June 01, 2026 - Harrisburg, PA
The Pennsylvania Governor's Invasive Species Council highlighted the importance of Shapiro Administration investments in protecting native plants, insects, and animals during the fifth annual Pennsylvania Native Species Day in the East Wing Rotunda of the State Capitol today.The Department of Agriculture-led advisory council brings state agencies, local governments, and environmental organizations together to make recommendations and spearhead strategies to tackle invasive species threats to our economy and environment and promote benefits of nurturing native plants and animals.Council member agencies shared the importance of Native Species Day and highlighted how their respective departments were investing in a sustainable future for Pennsylvania's ecosystems.List of Speakers:Chris Davis, Council chair, Acting Deputy Secretary for Plant Industry and Consumer Protection, Pennsylvania Department of AgricultureAlexis Butler, FFA State TreasurerChristopher Uhland, Board President, Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association (PLNA)James Malone, PA SenatorTim Schaeffer, Director of the Bureau of Information and Education Director, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat CommissionSteve Smith, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Game CommissionCindy Adams Dunn, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
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