Lackawanna State Park will host a special Global Warming: The Science and Impacts on Pennsylvania Fish and Wildlife Program on April 12 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Park’s Environmental Learning Center Classroom, 1839 Abington Road, North Abington Township, Lackawanna County.

Ed Perry, retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service aquatic biologist, now National Wildlife Federation Global Warming Campaign representative, is traveling around Pennsylvania to educate fellow hunters, anglers, and the conservation community on how to take action on global warming.

Perry will give examples of current impacts to fish and wildlife in the state, and what actions people can take to reduce carbon pollution.

This program is free, but registration is required and may be completed by calling 570-945-7110.

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(Reprinted from the April 4 DCNR Resource newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy.)

[Posted: April 5, 2018]

4/9/2018