Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: latest developments and connections

What's happening

Reports per dayLast 90 days

90 days agoDrag either end to show only events that began in that periodToday

Earlier this month

Shapiro administration plans to invest in conservation projects, with an announcement scheduled in Dauphin County.

Some support1 report
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources participated in the Goddard Forum and hosted a dialogue with Christopher Scott.

Some support1 report
A state department is seeking to acquire property related to the headwaters of Penn's Creek, which feeds into the Susquehanna River system.

Some support2 reports

One to three months ago

Gone quiet

No new reports in 90+ days

Explainers that pass through Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is a step on the way to someone else

Pennsylvania to invest in conservation across 60 countiesPennsylvania commits major investment to expand outdoor recreation and conservationReported

Around Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources this week

News at the entities that move Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources most

Pennsylvania Structural
Congressman Rob Bresnahan highlighted his support for Amtrak services in Pennsylvania.

Moves Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
16:20
state Structural
State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala defended the decision regarding RTI exemptions.

Moves Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
15:46
Josh Shapiro Structural
Campaign attacks involving Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, attacks on James Talarico, and a deepfake incident involving Josh Shapiro were reported.

Moves Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
16:40
Wild Ones Operational
Wild Ones received a grant from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful on October 18, 2026.

Moves Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Mon 05:11
Schuylkill County Shared context
Dan Meuser contacted officials to share concerns regarding ICE detention center reports in Berks and Schuylkill Counties.

Moves Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
15:11
Clearfield County Operational
An immigrant from Colombia is detained in Clearfield County, with a petition filed in Johnstown, amid BIA reinterpretation issues.

Moves Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Fri 06:53

Connections

The 13 strongest of 17, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

state Structural

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources manages state park resources as part of the state government structure.

Some supportJul 14

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → state
state → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Pennsylvania Structural

DCNR functions as a formal department operating under the governmental authority of Pennsylvania.

Well supportedSep 24

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Seth Cassell Structural

Seth Cassell serves as the State Forester for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Some supportAug 31

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → Seth Cassell
Seth Cassell → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Washington Department of Natural Resources Operational

PA resources are deployed to provide assistance for ongoing fires in Washington state.

Some supportSep 4

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Department of Natural Resources → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Wild Ones Operational

A functional partnership exists where Wild Ones seeks assistance from the Penn DNR regarding rain gardens and city parks.

Some supportJul 7

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → Wild Ones
Wild Ones → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Josh Shapiro Structural

Josh Shapiro's administration directs investment into conservation projects managed by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Some supportOct 7

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → Josh Shapiro
Josh Shapiro → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Kerry Benninghoff Mentioned together

A publicly supports the agency's acquisition efforts in the state of Pennsylvania.

Some supportSep 24

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → Kerry Benninghoff
Kerry Benninghoff → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
West Chester Operational

The State Department provides funding for land preservation efforts relevant to the West Chester area.

Some supportAug 14

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → West Chester
West Chester → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

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Schuylkill County Shared context

The agency operates within the geographic and jurisdictional boundaries of the county.

Some supportAug 4

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Clearfield County Operational

The agency (B) took action to designate Bilger's Rocks as a wild plant sanctuary, establishing a functional status relevant to the county (A).

Some supportJun 2

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → Clearfield County
Clearfield County → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Student Conservation Association Operational

The Student Conservation Association partners with the PA DCNR to provide paid youth conservation opportunities.

Some supportJul 7

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → Student Conservation Association
Student Conservation Association → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Christopher Scott Operational

Christopher Scott hosted a dialogue with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Some supportOct 7

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → Christopher Scott
Christopher Scott → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Erica Smithwick Mentioned together

No evidence was provided linking Erica Smithwick and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Some supportOct 7

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources → Erica Smithwick
Erica Smithwick → Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

History

Events by the month they began

October 2026

2 events

September 2026

1 event

Sep 24, 2026A state department is seeking to acquire property related to the headwaters of Penn's Creek, which feeds into the Susquehanna River system.

August 2026

1 event

Aug 4, 2026The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources manages state parks located within Schuylkill County.

Show 2 earlier months

July 2026

1 event

Jul 7, 2026Student Conservation Association (SCA) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to provide paid youth opportunities focused on conservation projects like rain gardens and city parks.

June 2026

2 events