2022 Priorities and Dates: American Rescue Plan Act Funding – advocate for using funds for your conservation, recreation, and place-based revitalization; sign-on to our letter State of the Environment Report Card, phase 1 –…
This morning the South Mountain Partnership announced its 2021 Grant Recipients at its Annual “Power of the Partnership” Celebration Event. The South Mountain Partnership’s Mini-Grant Program is intended to catalyze on-the-ground projects that further the…
Interested in becoming a Master Watershed Steward in Adams, Cumberland, or Franklin Counties? Click here for a flyer to learn more! Click here for a TriFold Brochure! Do you have a deep love of water,…
The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is excited to launch a new opportunity in the NextGen Council. The Council will help inform the agency’s work, advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and…
The South Mountain Partnership’s Research Corps (SMRC) has just completed the release of requests for proposals (RFP’s) to our regional university partners who will now have an opportunity to compete for Research Corps grants. Our…
News and a schedule of events that will 1. Improve your understanding of the South Mountain landscape – our shared region and home; 2. Evolve your understanding of land development trends and community improvement projects;…
We’re kicking off the holiday season in South Mountain with a gift guide tailored to support the people and businesses working to protect our landscape. This season we encourage you to shop small and local…
Hello friends, neighbors, and partners, it’s great to be writing to you all for the first time as the DCNR internal lead for the South Mountain Partnership! I have continued to be impressed (and grateful)…
The Friends of the South Mountain Partnership 2021 Annual Report is now available! 2020-2021 was our first year and we are so pleased to share with you the accomplishments and the people and organizations that…
story and photos courtesy of Trenton Bechtel, DCNR Recreation Forester and Friends of Michaux Thanks to the quick work of DCNR and the Friends of Michaux a popular local hiking site, Pole Steeple, has been…
The fall and winter season is a time for celebration for many reasons, and we need your help selecting a recipient for the “Spirit of the South Mountain Award”. This award is community supported through…
Article written by and posted with permission by Caitlin Lucas, Franklin County Conservation District. Leslie Bowman, 2021 Franklin County Conservation Farmers of the Year and host of the Franklin County local treasure, Sunflower Watch at…
