The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources closed the beach at Tuscarora State Park in Schuylkill County to swimming effective Wednesday because of sampling requirements. As a precaution, the beach will remain closed until acceptable water sample results are received. DCNR has posted signs at the beach.

Other activities at Tuscarora State Park such as camping, picnicking, hiking and fishing are proceeding as usual.

For more information about Pennsylvania’s 124 state parks visit the DCNR website at http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/