Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced an investment of $44 million for 266 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities.
“Communities go from good to great when they provide residents and visitors with parks and trails, access to waterways, and opportunities for healthy outdoor activity,” Governor Wolf said. “This $44 million in grants will support communities throughout Pennsylvania working to protect and improve natural amenities for our citizens.”
Lacawac Sanctuary was chosen as one of 266 sites to received $111,450 to purchase 0.8 acres of land to become part of the Sanctuary and develop of a new Environmental STEM Education Center.
The grants are administered by DCNR through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program. Additional investments include: 49 trail projects; protecting nearly 8,000 acres of open space; nine projects for planting riparian buffers along streams; 14 projects for rivers conservation; and over 100 projects to develop or rehabilitate recreation, park and conservation areas and facilities. A complete list is available on the DCNR website at www.dcnr.pa.gov under Hot Topics.
“Communities go from good to great when they provide residents and visitors with parks and trails, access to waterways, and opportunities for healthy outdoor activity,” Governor Wolf said. “This $44 million in grants will support communities throughout Pennsylvania working to protect and improve natural amenities for our citizens.”
Lacawac Sanctuary was chosen as one of 266 sites to received $111,450 to purchase 0.8 acres of land to become part of the Sanctuary and develop of a new Environmental STEM Education Center.
The grants are administered by DCNR through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program. Additional investments include: 49 trail projects; protecting nearly 8,000 acres of open space; nine projects for planting riparian buffers along streams; 14 projects for rivers conservation; and over 100 projects to develop or rehabilitate recreation, park and conservation areas and facilities. A complete list is available on the DCNR website at www.dcnr.pa.gov under Hot Topics.
