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Behind the Grades

Bridges
D+
Dams
C-
Drinking Water
D
Energy
C
Hazardous Waste
B-
Inland Waterways
D+
Levees
C-
Parks
B-
Ports
C+
Freight Rail
B
Roads
D-
Solid Waste
C+
Stormwater
D+
Transit
D
Wastewater
D-
Schools
C-

A
90–100%
Exceptional
B
80–89%
Good
C
70–79%
Mediocre
D
51–69%
Poor
F
50% or lower
Deteriorating
A90–100%Exceptional
B80–89%Good
C70–79%Mediocre
D51–69%Poor
F50% or lowerDeteriorating
A
90–100%
Exceptional
B
80–89%
Good
C
70–79%
Mediocre
D
51–69%
Poor
F
50% or lower
Deteriorating

Parks & Recreation

Parks
B-
A
90–100%
Exceptional
B
80–89%
Good
C
70–79%
Mediocre
D
51–69%
Poor
F
50% or lower
Deteriorating
A90–100%Exceptional
B80–89%Good
C70–79%Mediocre
D51–69%Poor
F50% or lowerDeteriorating
A
90–100%
Exceptional
B
80–89%
Good
C
70–79%
Mediocre
D
51–69%
Poor
F
50% or lower
Deteriorating

Despite the downturn of the economy over the past six years, and a significant reduction in Federal and state funding for the past few years, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has succeeded in expanding its source of income, as well as managing its programs and facilities expertly, to further increase the appeal and reputation of state parks, forests, and recreational areas and continue Pennsylvania's tradition as a leader in this category. Moreover, the royalties that have been collected by DCNR from Marcellus shale gas operations have introduced a new and growing source of income for the agency.

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