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DCNR Purchases Susquehanna River Islands for Conservation

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A pair of Susquehanna River islands near Harrisburg’s Harvey Taylor Bridge have a new owner: the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. WITF’s Gabriela Martinez reports, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources wants to ensure the wildlife and flora on the islands are protected.

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(Original air-date: 2/13/23)

Gabriela Martínez is a Report for America corps member covering race and identity in central Pennsylvania with a focus on the region’s growing Latino community. She is interested in grassroots political movements and covering the discussions happening in underrepresented communities of color.