About DCNR
Established on July 1, 1995, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is charged with:
Maintaining and protecting 121 state parks
Managing 2.2 million acres of state forest land
Providing information on the state's ecological and geologic resources
Establishing community conservation partnerships with grants and technical assistance to benefit rivers, trails, greenways, local parks and recreation, regional heritage parks, open space, and natural areas.
DCNR Mission
DCNR’s mission is to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future generations’ use and enjoyment.
DCNR Vision
As Pennsylvania’s leader and chief advocate for conservation and outdoor recreation, DCNR will inspire citizens to:
Value their natural resources
Engage in conservation practices
Experience the outdoors
To conserve and maintain Pennsylvania’s public natural resources for the benefit of all people, including generations yet to come, we will take intentional action to ensure DCNR lands are accessible to all, provide inclusive and equitable programs and services, and recruit and retain a diverse workforce.
