New report says Pa. state parks funding hasn’t kept pace with inflation

Critics of Act 12 say since its adoption in 2016, for-profit water companies have lured municipalities into massive deals at the expense of the ratepayer.

Environmentalists say lawn conversions prevent flooding and runoff pollution, and provide habitat for pollinators and birds.

The new Office of Outdoor Recreation has a $422,000 operating budget, so officials say the key to its success will be building relationships rather than lavish funding.