March 29 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
March 29, 2024 Weekly Digest: Recent News from the PA Wilds
The PA Wilds Weekly Digest is a roundup of news articles about the PA Wilds, the region’s public lands and its Landscapes and Journeys that have been published over the past week.
Note: some of the news websites may have paywalls that prevent you from reading their content.
Enjoy this week’s PA Wilds News Clips below.
On the PA Wilds Center blog, there is a Request for Proposals for a photographer for the 2024 PA Wilds Champion Awards and Dinner, which will be held on Thursday, July 25 at the University of Pittsburgh in Bradford.
On the PA Wilds visitor blog, the Lycoming Audubon Society gives a reminder that most baby birds do not need to be rescued, even if it looks as though they cannot fly yet. The PA Wilds blog also has a piece about different ways and reasons to volunteer in the PA Wilds, including lots of quotes from local volunteers! Ryan Reed celebrates the beginning of spring and the upcoming youth opener with a blog about brook trout.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDS
BIRD LORE: Baby bird season – Please don’t kidnap the babies! – Dr. Mary E. Morrison, Lycoming Audubon Society
The joys of volunteering (and how you can volunteer in the PA Wilds!) – Britt Madera
Forest Fridays: Bountiful brooks – Ryan Reed, Forest Fridays
WCO
Member & Partner Press Releases
SpringBoard announces 2024 grant program
WCO Member Spotlights
March spotlight – Mansfield Chamber of Commerce: Fostering business development and community enrichment
PA WILDS CENTER
Request for Proposals: PA Wilds Champion Awards and Dinner photographer
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
How to watch the solar eclipse in the PA Wilds
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
Lycoming County commissioners seek $1.5M grant toward extending Susquehanna Riverwalk – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
The Quehanna Trail: Finding Solitude in the Pennsylvania Wilds – The Trek
‘Ongoing internal discussions’ on future of Duke Low MOA, National Guard says – The Bradford Era
Blue Egg Project game in the PA Wilds – The Kane Republican (WCO member Allegheny Nesting is hiding blue eggs around the region)
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National Forest
Partnership Projects Improve Stream Health on the ANF Using Inflation Reduction Act Funds – Allegheny National Forest News & Events
USDA Forest Service Announces Partnerships to Improve Forest Stream Health – exploreClarion
Allegheny River
PennDOT Resumes Paving, Bridge Rehabilitation Project on Route 6 in Warren County – Erie News Now
PennDOT project on Route 6 has restarted – Times Observer
Bald Eagle State Park
Extreme Adventure Starts Here – Town&Gown StateCollege.com
Clarion River
Clarion River Bridge Preservation Project to Begin April 1 in Paint and Monroe Townships – Explore Clarion
Clarion commissioners lend support to boat launch, library projects – The Courier Express
Clear Creek State Forest
Jefferson County Conservation District hosts educational activities for all ages – The Courier Express
Clear Creek State Park
Jefferson County Conservation District hosts educational activities for all ages – The Courier Express
Hyner Run State Park
2024 adult trout stocking schedule available now – The Lock Haven Express
Moshannon State Forest
The Quehanna Trail: Finding Solitude in the Pennsylvania Wilds – The Trek
Parker Dam State Park
Parker Dam State Park Utilizing Coyote Decoys – Connect FM
The Quehanna Trail: Finding Solitude in the Pennsylvania Wilds – The Trek
Sinnemahoning State Park
April programs set at Sinnemahoning State Park – The Bradford Era
April programs at Sinnemahoning State Park – Tioga Publishing
Sproul State Forest
Pennsylvania Game Commission Touts High Prosecution Success, Advances – Hoodline
Susquehannock State Forest
Trail was once ‘Gold Standard’ of state: Susquehannock Trail Club News by Bill Boyd – Tioga Publishing
In the Arena: Lindsay Agness – Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (Says it’s her favorite place to fish)
Landscapes and Journeys
Elk Country
Bald eagle presentation set for Saturday at Elk Country Visitors Center – The Ridgway Record
Technology makes Pennsylvania’s elk center education available for a wide audience – Outdoor News
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
Nearly $60 million earmarked for local projects – WNEP
‘A Night for Nature’ will benefit the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
MENTIONING WCO / CONSERVATION SHOPS
Blue Egg Project game in the PA Wilds – The Kane Republican (WCO member Allegheny Nesting is hiding blue eggs around the region)