Funding for PA Conservation & Outdoor Recreation Programs in Jeopardy
Funding for PA Conservation & Outdoor Recreation Programs in Jeopardy
As the official Pennsylvania Heritage Area for Lancaster and York Counties, Susquehanna Heritage is very concerned about the impact of the recent budget bill passed by the PA House of Representatives (HB 218) on the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR.)
DCNR is an essential funder and partner in planning and developing outdoor recreation projects in our region. We see the positive impact of DCNR investments firsthand along the Susquehanna River. Check out this great article in Lancaster Chamber’s Thriving Magazine to see how DCNR-funded projects like Columbia Crossing and the Northwest River Trail benefit local residents and businesses: http://www.nxtbook.com/hoffmann/LancasterThriving/LancasterThriving_Summer2017/index.php#/32.
Our Zimmerman Center facility with its programs for kids and families is also a great example of what can happen with DCNR funding support. Check out our Facebook page to see our recent school field trips at the Zimmerman Center: https://www.facebook.com/SusquehannaHeritageArea/
Although we are pleased that HB 218 continues funding for PA Heritage Areas, it also includes major cuts to other DCNR funding that will jeopardize the agency’s ability to keep helping local partners make great things happen in our communities, particularly for trails, parks, and conservation projects.
It’s now up to our State Senators to make things right with DCNR funding as they consider a final budget bill. We encourage our friends to contact your Senators and ask them to restore DCNR’s funding in the final budget. See the list below for Senate contact information. Senate support is critical to ensure that good, sensible investments in conservation and outdoor recreation continue to enhance our quality of life and economic well-being for the next generations of Lancaster and York Countians.
Thank you!
LANCASTER COUNTY SENATORS
Scott Martin (District 13)
smartin@pasen.gov
Senate Box 203013
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3013
Room: 183 Main Capitol
(717) 787-6535
48-50 W. Chestnut Street
Suite 308
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 397-1309
Ryan P. Aument (District 36)
http://www.senatoraument.com/contact/
Senate Box 203036
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3036
Room: 15 East Wing
(717) 787-4420
301 East Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 627-0036
YORK COUNTY SENATORS
Mike Regan (District 31)
mregan@pasen.gov
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3031
Room: 460 Main Capitol
(717) 787-8524
1 East Harrisburg Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-1730
2151 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1985
Scott Wagner (District 28)
http://www.senatorscottwagner.com/contact/
Senate Box 203028
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3028
Room: 9 East Wing
(717) 787-3817
218 North George Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 846-2828
Mike Folmer (District 48)
http://www.senatorfolmer.com/voice-your-concerns-2/
Senate Box 203048
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3048
Room: 337 Main Capitol
(717) 787-5708
(877) 222-1897
400 S. 8th Street
101 Municipal Building
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 274-6735
Richard L. Alloway II (District 33)
http://www.senatoralloway.com/contact-me/
Senate Box 203033
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3033
Room: 172 Main Capitol
(717) 787-4651
37 South Main Street
Suite 200
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 264-6100