May 26, 2026 - Hummelstown, PA
Yesterday, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Jessica Shirley alongside the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) visited Schaffner Park in Dauphin County to announce a major milestone in watershed restoration and community collaboration by planting the ceremonial 10 millionth tree as part of the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership.Launched in spring 2018, the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership is a broad coalition working to strengthen Pennsylvania's communities, economy, and ecology, bringing together national, regional, state, and local agencies, conservation organizations, outdoor enthusiasts, businesses, and residents. With today's planting, the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership has successfully reached its goal of planting 10 million new trees across priority landscapes in Pennsylvania.DCNR has served as an active member of the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership Advisory Workgroup, supporting coordination and communication with partners and landowners across the Commonwealth. DCNR also assisted the Chesapeake Bay Foundation with data tracking to ensure all tree plantings were accurately recorded in official Chesapeake Bay Program totals. The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership has been a regular source of matching support for Community Conservation Partnerships Program buffer and community forestry grantees, strengthening both DCNR programs and the broader initiative.Speakers:CBF President and CEO, Hilary Harp FalkPA DCNR Secretary, Cindy Adams DunnPA DEP Secretary, Jessica ShirleyPA Representative Tom MehaffiePA Representative Nikki RiveraBorough of Hummelstown Mayor, David Roeting
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