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Watershed Groups in Rural Pennsylvania Have Gone Mainstream

According to a research team at Penn State University, local watershed organizations are influencing community dynamics—and the nature of environmental stewardship—in rural Pennsylvania. The Center for Rural Pennsylvania commissioned the study of rural watershed organizations, which drew on 27 in-depth interviews and questionnaires completed by 172 watershed organizations across the state. “We got into this […]

Expanding Michaux State Forest

An Environmental Stewardship Fund investment helped protect  2,500 acres of forested land in western Adams County, a region that has lost a significant amount of open space in recent years. The property, known as Glatfelter Tree Farm #1, was added to the Michaux State Forest. In addition to providing ample outdoor recreation opportunities, the forest […]

Bells Gap Railroad Trail

Those looking for a place to go cycling, hiking, running, horseback riding, cross country skiing, or bird watching need to look no further than the Bells Gap Railroad Trail in Blair County. The trail runs along Route 865 and connects Roots Crossing to the eastern border of State Game Lands 158 after passing through downtown Bellwood. The […]

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