The DCNR Wild Resource Conservation Program is now accepting public comments on funding allocations under the Wild Resource Conservation Fund Program. (formal notice)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person hearings are not taking place. Therefore, the Department will accept written comments only.

Click Here for a copy of the Program’s current funding priorities.

The deadline for comments is September 11.  Comments should be sent to: RA-WRCP@pa.gov or in hard copy to: Wild Resource Conservation Program, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P.O. Box 8552, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8552.

Questions concerning this request for public comment can be directed to Jennifer Girton, 717-787-3212 or to:  jgirton@pa.gov;  or Rebecca Bowen, 717-772-0258 or to:  rebbowen@pa.gov.  Individuals who plan to make comments should contact either Jennifer Girton or Rebecca Bowen.

Grant Applications Due

On July 28, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the Wild Resource Conservation Grant Program will accept applications for grants to protect the state’s native biodiversity until September 25.  Read more here.

Visit DCNR’s Wild Resource Conservation Program to learn more about this program.  This program raises funds through the sale of special license plates and a personal income tax checkoff.

For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website, Click Here to sign up for the Resource newsletter, Visit the Good Natured DCNR Blog,  Click Here for upcoming events, Click Here to hook up with DCNR on other social media-- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

Related Article:

DCNR Begins Accepting Wild Resource Conservation Grant Applications Aug. 3

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[Posted: August 21, 2020]

8/24/2020