The Berks County Return on Environment Study demonstrates how open space is greatly contributing to the health of the local economy, as well as to a lower cost of living and …Read More

  Known by locals as the “Swattie,” the Swatara Creek flows from the Kittatinny Ridge for 72 miles before joining the Susquehanna River and eventually emptying into the Chesapeake Bay. A designated …Read More

  The rich landscapes that define Monroe County—the forests of the Kittatinny Ridge and glaciated Pocono Plateau, the natural stream corridors etched through the uplands leading to the Delaware River, along with …Read More

  Nature has been part of Franklin County’s heritage, culture, pride, and economy for over 300 years, and remains a major driver for tourism and economic development. Green, rolling hills and forested …Read More

  The Lebanon Valley is bordered by the Kittatinny Ridge to the north and Furnace Hills to the south. Frequently described as “rural” or “open,” the county has retained much of its …Read More

Perry County is a region on the edge, preserving rural culture near a major metropolitan area. Across the Susquehanna River northwest of the city of Harrisburg, and north of the suburban/urban hub …Read More

Carbon County is a region in transition, and nature is a competitive advantage. Just north of the Kittatinny Ridge, beyond the Lehigh Valley, lie the green hills of Carbon County. Nestled among …Read More

Dauphin County—lying at the intersection of the Susquehanna River and Kittatinny Ridge—is one of the fastest-growing counties in Pennsylvania. Newcomers and businesses are attracted to its scenic mountains, farmland, river corridors, pristine …Read More

Cumberland County has a lot worth protecting. Residents and visitors alike are attracted to Cumberland County because of its wooded hills, scenic stream corridors, agricultural landscapes, and recreational opportunities. Cumberland County has approximately …Read More