The Ibberson Government Award is given to a person or department at any level of government to recognize their work in the stewardship of Pennsylvania’s state park and state forest systems. 

Mike Piaskowski has worked with the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources since 2006, and has served as the Manager of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps since 2018. In that role, he convenes partners to plan work projects, coaches Corps members, and ensures the program’s overall success. The Corps provides work experience, job training, and environmental education opportunities to youths and young adults who complete recreation and conservation projects on Pennsylvania’s public lands.

To date, Corps members have improved more than 2,300 miles of trails, completed more than 8,000 structure repairs, and planted more than 19,000 native species across the commonwealth. Almost 50 Corps alums have gained employment with DCNR, and many more serve in conservation organizations throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PENNSYLVANIA OUTDOOR CORPS HERE

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