AIRVILLE, PA — The Shapiro Administration marked another step in Pennsylvania’s environmental restoration efforts on Thursday, announcing a $130,000 investment to plant 700 trees along Orson Run in York County. The project aims to reduce agricultural runoff, improve local water quality, and support the long-term health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay CEO Kate Fritz and local partners at a dairy farm in the Muddy Creek watershed — a tributary of the Susquehanna River — to highlight the value of streamside forest buffers.
“Every tree we plant is a step toward cleaner water, healthier farms, and a better future for our children,” said Secretary Dunn. “These streamside forests protect our waterways, support wildlife, and give farmers a new tool to care for their land. It’s inspiring to see so many partners come together to make a lasting difference for this farm, the Susquehanna River, and the Chesapeake Bay.”…