logo
 

Our Natural Heritage News

Search this sectionRSS Feed

2008-06-12
While most eyes are currently focused on the impending budget battle in Harrisburg, the state legislature and Governor Ed Rendell took the last step to protect PA’s portion of the Appalachian Trail when the governor signed HB1281 into law (PA Act 24, 2008) yesterday afternoon. This legislation will take much-needed action to preserve the state’s section of this important national treasure that from encroaching development and other threats.
2008-05-14
PennEnvironment applauds the state Senate for passing House Bill 1281 (HB1281) today, which will take greater steps to protect Pennsylvania’s portion of the Appalachian Trail.
2007-10-15
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is moving ahead with a proposal to lift the ban on oil and gas drilling in PA's 2.1 million acres of state forestlands.

For more information on our issues at the capitol, contact:

David Masur

Masur Headshot

Director 

Phone: (215) 732-5897

E-mail David.

Background on David.