Small rocks in the river create currents in the water.
The Rocks Muncy Creek, Lycoming County, PA, within the borough of Picture Rocks. © Nicholas A. Tonelli

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Places We Protect

Cove Mountain

Creating a 14-mile corridor of protected lands along the Kittatinny Ridge, one of Pennsylvania's most treasured landscapes.

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Interview

Q&A With Lori Brennan

In a new interview with Main Line Today, Executive Director Lori Brennan discusses the chapter’s conservation priorities and future project

By Main Line Today | Sep 30, 2020

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TNC Coffee Series

Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for a free "virtual" gathering that focuses on local nature.

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Instructional Material

Pennsylvania Hunting Information

Get information about which of The Nature Conservancy's Pennsylvania preserves are open for hunting.

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Conservation Highlights

Our commitment to the TNC mission has never been stronger and thanks to you, we've been able to continue this critical work across Pennsylvania and Delaware.

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How We Work

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Program Overview

Climate Solutions

Advancing innovative, science-based solutions that match the scale and urgency of the climate crisis.

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Forests

Enabling habitats, wildlife and communities to thrive in the face of a changing climate.

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Farms

Working with farmers and agri-business to protect nature and an industry that serves as the backbone of Pennsylvania's heritage.

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Cities

Using the power of nature to make our urban areas more livable and resilient.

Pennsylvania Rivers

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Susquehanna River

The Susquehanna River supplies drinking water to millions of Pennsylvanians.

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Upper Ohio River

The Allegheny and Youghiogheny combine to form the most biologically diverse watershed in PA.

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Delaware River

The Delaware River is the East Coast’s longest free-flowing river.

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Places We Protect

We're Conserving Land in Your Community

Many of The Nature Conservancy’s Pennsylvania preserves are open to the public for hiking, birding, biking and other uses.

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Opportunity

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They say that "many hands make light work," which is certainly true when it comes to conserving nature in Pennsylvania!

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