ADVISORY - Governor Shapiro, Secretary Dunn to Announce Major Investment in Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania

October 07, 2026 - Middletown, PA

ADVISORY - Governor Shapiro, Secretary Dunn to Announce Major Investment in Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn will announce a major new investment of state funding to support recreation and conservation projects across 60 counties in Pennsylvania.

Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has invested $315 million in nearly 1,200 projects through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, creating new recreational opportunities, expanding outdoor access, protecting natural resources, and strengthening local communities.

WHO:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Mayor Angela Lloyd, Middletown Borough
Ken Klinepeter, Borough Manager, Middletown
Dr. Chelton Hunter, Superintendent, Middletown Area School District
Rep. Tom Mehaffie, PA's 106th House District

WHEN:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM

WHERE:
Swatara Crossings Park
Middletown, PA 17057

Latitude: 40.19065268034599
Longitude: -76.73299863785677

PIN: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NnrYfi581RNQYXu38

LIVE STREAM:
pacast.com/live/gov
governor.pa.gov/live/

RSVP:
Press who are interested in attending must RSVP with the names and phone numbers of each member of their team to [email protected]

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