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​Aquatic Invasive Species have ecological impact

HARRISBURG — Aquatic invasive species (AIS) (also referred to as aquatic nuisance species or ANS) are aquatic animals and plants that have been introduced into waterways in which they do not live naturally and cause ecological impacts, economic impacts and/or harm to human health. This is in contrast to naturalized species, which are non-native but have reached an equilibrium with the ecosystems in which they occur. In addition to the banned species below, some of the least-wanted AIS in Pennsylvania are: New Zealand Mudsnail, Northern Snakehead, Sea Lamprey, Hydrilla, Spiny Water ...

Why sit in a cubicle when you can make the national parks your office?

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Xanterra Travel Collection® ‘s “Help Wanted” sign is hanging at the national parks. Think of an ad that reads: Iconic scenery, interesting people from the world over, ideal for nature lovers, digital detox, the outdoors, and billions of stars at night. And wildlife, lots of wildlife. There is not only “room at the proverbial inn” this year in many of the national parks, such as Yellowstone, Zion, Glacier, Grand Canyon South Rim and Death Valley, but there is also the chance to have one of the coolest summer job experiences, working in or just ...

Great Lakes summer activities

Are you planning to spend your summer on one of the Great Lakes? Or maybe your goal is to visit all five? Whether you want to spend the summer lounging on the beach with a good book or fishing the deep waters of the Great Lakes, there is no shortage of fun in the sun. Camping Whether you have a tent or trailer, there is a wide range of beautiful beachfront camping spots on the Great Lakes. During the day, enjoy all that the beach and water have to offer. In the evening, sit in awe as you witness the stunning sunset over the glassy lake. Then fall asleep under a star-lit sky to the ...

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Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman Club • Club meetings — 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month on the gun range, and at 7 p.m. January and February in the barn. To east end Blue Rock: From Milroy, follow signs to Reeds Gap State Park. Free camping available and kitchen is open during all events except trap ...

Volunteer honored by PFBC for service to anglers, boaters

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce that Tom Hutcheson, Butler County, has been honored with the prestigious Stanley Long Outstanding Volunteer Service Award. The award recognizes Hutcheson’s 15 years of volunteer service to the PFBC, which includes his involvement in more than 70 lake and stream habitat projects in the northwest region of the Commonwealth. Throughout his service as a volunteer, Hutcheson has contributed to the construction and placement of hundreds of fish habitat structures at lakes including Presque Isle Bay, ...

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Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman Club • Club meetings — 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month on the gun range, and at 7 p.m. January and February in the barn. To east end Blue Rock: From Milroy, follow signs to Reeds Gap State Park. Free camping available and kitchen is open during all events except trap shoots. Decatur ...