October 17, 2014

Department of Conservation and Natural resourcesBureau of Recreation and ConservationCommunity Conservation Partnerships Program Grant Announcement

The Department is announcing approximately $33 million for 219 grants to communities and non-profit organizations for a wide variety of recreation and conservation projects across the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Recreation Plan helps guide investment decisions which include land/habitat conservation and close to home community recreation – parks, trails, river access, etc. The grants also support the work of the State’s twelve designated heritage areas, the seven conservation landscapes and greenway organizations who work in partnership with DCNR to coordinate conservation and recreation work on a landscape level.

The DCNR recreation and conservation grant program is funded with a variety of state and federal funding sources including, the Keystone Recreation , Park and Conservation Fund (Key 93); the Environmental Stewardship Fund (ESF); the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF); Pennsylvania Recreational Trails fund (PRT – Federal source);Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program (HA) and; the Snowmobile/ATV Fund (S/ATV). The amount of funds fluctuates from year to year as does the unreserved program starting balance. The available funds from this year’s Commonwealth budget are comparable to what was available last year. However, because of a smaller carryover balance the total amount of funds being awarded this year is less.

Project Highlights include grants to help with:

25 land acquisition projects that will conserve 7,400 acres. Total acquisition grant funding is approximately $8.4 million.

107 community park projects with a total grant investment of nearly $11 million. These projects include 30 planning projects, 18 small community park projects and 59 park rehabilitation and development projects.

37 partnerships projects that help support Statewide, regional and landscape conservation and recreation work. Grant funding in this category totals more than $6 million derived from several sources.

12 rivers conservation and recreation projects with a total grant investment of nearly $1 million. 41 trail projects with a total grant investment of almost $7.5 million. Several critical gaps in the

Commonwealth’s statewide network of trails and greenways will be addressed.  Over 39 miles of new trails will be built; 14 new trail heads, 9 bridges, and 1 comfort facility will be built; 12 miles of trail and 3 tunnels will be rehabilitated; and 18 miles of new trails will be planned.   In addition, over $940,000 is being invested in motorized trail activities to enhance the capacity of motorized trail areas to accommodate motorized users and to provide mini grants to snowmobile and ATV organizations to groom, maintain and improve trails throughout the state. 

The 219 grant projects awarded are listed below in alphabetical order by County.

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Adams

Gettysburg Borough, $250,000, Further development of the Gettysburg Inner Loop in Gettysburg Borough, Adams County. Work to include the development of drawings, specifications and related documents that will facilitate the bidding and construction of approximately 1 mile of bike lanes and shared lane markings on West Street and Springs Avenue; 200 feet of trail along US Route 30 from Reynolds Street to Race Horse Alley; a pedestrian bridge over Stevens Run, lighting, benches, signage, landscaping, ADA access and other related site improvements. Scott Dellett, (717) 334-1160 ext. 224. Key - Community

Allegheny

Allegheny Land Trust, $250,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 30 acres along Water Works Road in Sewickley Borough, Allegheny County for headwaters and watershed protection and open space. Roy Kraynyk, (412) 741-2750 ext. 203. Key - Land Trust

Allegheny Land Trust, $47,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 8 acres along Haymont Drive at the headwaters of Montour Run (Pine Creek) in Richland Township, Allegheny County for headwaters protection and open space. Roy Kraynyk, (412) 741-2750 ext. 203. Key - Land Trust

Bethel Park Municipality, $19,800, Conduct a study to identify needed repairs and upgrades for 13 parks in the Municipality of Bethel Park, Allegheny County. Work to include a written, bound report. Michael D. Smith, (412) 831-6800 ext. 382. Key - Community

Crafton Borough, $350,000, Rehabilitation of Crafton Park Swimming Pool, Crafton Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include reconfiguration and expansion of swimming pool zero-depth entry, bathhouse, installation of filtration and chemical systems, water features, ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. Jamie Beechey, (412) 921-0752 ext. 16. Key - Community

Fox Chapel Borough, $139,000, Development of the Squaw Run Trail in Fox Chapel Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.5 mile of trail and bridge from Hunt Road to Squaw Run Road East in Fox Chapel Borough; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Jim Pashek, (412) 321-6362 ext. 111. Key - Community

Friends of the Riverfront, Inc., $40,000, Development of a non-motorized boat launch along the Ohio River at South Avenue in Hayesville Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include installation of a non-motorized boat launch; construction of connecting pathways; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jeffrey McCauley, (412) 488-0212 ext. 2. ESF

Leetsdale Borough, $29,500, Rehabilitation of a motorized boat launch along the Ohio River at Petrun Road in Leetsdale Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include replacement and relocation of the existing boat ramp; repainting the parking lot; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Daniel B. Slagle, (412) 269-9440. ESF

Montour Trail Council, $212,200, Further development of the Montour Trail in South Park Township, Allegheny County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.4 mile of trail and bridge parallel to Piney Fork Road from the crossing of the Piney Fork Creek westward to the trailhead in South Park Township; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. David C. Oyler, (412) 831-9288. PRT

Pine Township, $30,000, Prepare a Comprehensive Recreation and Park Plan for Pine Township, Allegheny County. Work to include a written, bound report. Joni Patsko, (724) 625-1636 ext. 116. Key - Community

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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, $300,000, Development of Frick Environmental Center, Pittsburgh City, Allegheny County. Work to include construction of a new environmental center; installation of utilities to both the environmental center and existing barn; ADA access, site amenities, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Kate Freed, (412) 682-7275 ext. 229. ESF

Scott Township, $325,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Scott Park, Scott Township, Allegheny County. Work to include construction of a synthetic ice rink; playground equipment with required safety surfacing, pedestrian walkways; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Denise H. Fitzgerald, (412) 276-5300 ext. 212. Key - Community

South Park Township, $369,300, Further development of the Montour Trail in South Park Township, Allegheny County. Work to include the construction of a 0.7-mile trail segment from Pleasant Street to Wood Street; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Dave Wright, (412) 350-6645. Key - Community

Springdale Borough, $100,000, Development of the Springdale Borough Trail & Kayak Launch in Springdale Borough, Allegheny County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.2 mile of trail along Colfax Avenue from Railroad Street to the Allegheny River, kayak launch, overlook; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Kimberly Mcafoose, (724) 274-6800. Key - Community

Upper St. Clair Township, $250,000, Further development of Boyce Mayview Park, Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny County. Work to include construction of approximately .75 mile trail extension of the Perimeter Trail connecting the community gardens to the Wetlands Trail parking lot, retaining wall; installation of site amenities, trail signage, ADA access, landscaping project sign, and other related site improvements. Mark Mansfield, (412) 831-9000 ext. 219. Key - Community

Armstrong

Armstrong County, $30,700, Study the feasibility of rehabilitating the Belmont Complex Swimming Pool in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County. Work to include a written bound report. Carmen E. Johnson, (724) 548-3721. Key - Community

Ford City Borough, $25,000, Further rehabilitation of the Armstrong Trail in Ford City Borough, Armstrong County. Work to include the rehabilitation of approximately 1.5 miles of trail from SR 128 to 14th Street in Ford City Borough; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. James S. Garvin Jr., (724) 459-5467. Key - Community

Beaver

Beaver County, $70,000, Prepare a Comprehensive Recreation and Park Plan and an Indoor Recreation Facility Feasibility Study for Beaver County. Work to include a written, bound report. Timothy P. Ishman, (724) 770-2094. Key - Community

Greene Township, $40,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Mill Creek Community Park, Greene Township, Beaver County. Work to include construction of pavilion, dining patio, comfort station addition; installation of utilities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Sandra J. Wright, (724) 573-1111. Key - Community

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Bedford

Broad Top Township, $50,000, Further development of the Huntingdon & Broad Top Rail Trail in Hopewell Township, Bedford County. Work to include the development of drawings, specifications, and related documents that will facilitate the bidding and construction of approximately 4 miles of trail from East Cypher Road to a point near the intersection of Plank Road and Ritchie Bridge Road; 2 trailheads, fencing, signage, landscaping, ADA access and other related site improvements. David S. Thomas, (814) 928-5253. Key - Community

Berks

Fleetwood Borough, $164,000, Rehabilitation of Fleetwood Community Swimming Pool, Fleetwood Borough, Berks County. Work to include renovation to the large swimming pool, bathhouse/concession stand; installation of portable pool lifts; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Suzan M. Wetherhold, (610) 944-5334. Key - Community

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, $28,900, Rehabilitation and further development of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Albany Township, Berks County. Work to include construction of observation deck and stormwater management measures; installation of fencing, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Ryan Beltz, (610) 756-6961. ESF

Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $316,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 53 acres along French Creek State Park and Geigertown Road in Union Township, Berks County for park expansion and passive recreation. Jack Stefferud, (610) 353-5587. Key - Land Trust

Reading City, $250,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Pendora Park, Reading City, Berks County. Work to include renovation and upgrade to the spray park, installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and related site improvements. Cindy DeGroote, (610) 655-6076. LWCF

Blair

Antis Township, $12,500, Prepare a Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan for Antis Township, Blair County. Work to include a written, bound report. Lucas L. Martsolf, (814) 742-7361. Key - Community

Railroaders Heritage Corporation, $68,000, Further development of Horse Shoe Curve National Historic Landmark, Logan Township, Blair County. Work to include construction of parking area and pedestrian walkway; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Larry Salone, (814) 591-1895. ESF

Bradford

Athens Township, $100,000, Further development of Round Top Park, Athens Township, Bradford County. Work to include construction of entrance road, parking area; pavilions, pedestrian walkways, and fishing pier, boardwalk; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Richard Bean, (570) 888-2325. Key - Community

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Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Wyoming

Lycoming County, $40,000, Development of a Rivers Conservation Plan for the Loyalsock Creek Watershed in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, and Wyoming counties. Work to include a written report. Jenny Picciano, (570) 320-2136. Key - Community

Bucks

Bucks County, $276,700, Rehabilitation and further development of Peace Valley Park, New Britain Township, Bucks County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.71 mile of a trail segment; and resurfacing of approximately 2.0 miles of the existing trail around Lake Galena; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Michelle Smyser, (215) 757-0571 ext. 3309. Key - Community

Doylestown Township, $326,000, Development of the Neshaminy Creek Greenway Trail in New Britain Borough and New Britain and Doylestown townships, Bucks County. Work to include the construction of approximately 0.75 mile of trail and bridge to connect Upper State Road in Doylestown Township to the New Britain Train Station in New Britain Borough; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Stephanie Mason, (215) 348-9915 ext. 1033. Key - Community

Middletown Township, $30,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 10-acre Spring Valley Farm property in Middletown Township, Bucks County. Work to include a written, bound report. Debby L. Lamanna, (215) 750-3890. Key - Community

Newtown Borough, $150,000, Rehabilitation of Newtown Common Park and Newtown Creek in Newtown Borough, Bucks County. Work to include removal of concrete spoil; creek bank restoration; step-down access; installation of storm water best management practices; restoration of historic bridge footings; installation of interpretive signage; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Julia W. Woldorf, (215) 208-4726. Key - Community

Perkasie Borough, $30,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 67-acre Menlo and Lenape Parks in Perkasie and Sellersville boroughs, Bucks County. Work to include a written, bound report. Carolyn B. Hanel, (215) 257-5065 ext. 115. Key - Community

Solebury Township, $500,000, Further development of the Route 202 Gateway Trail in Solebury Township, Bucks County. Work to include the construction of a 0.3-mile trail segment from the Route 202 Connector Road to Magill's Hill Park on Chapel Road in Solebury Township; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Dennis H. Carney, (215) 297-5656. Key - Community

Warrington Township, $72,000, Prepare a Trail Study to evaluate options to connect the Route 202 Trail to the Bradford Dam Trail in Warrington Township, Bucks County. Work to include a written, bound report. Roy Rieder, (215) 343-9350 ext. 104. Key - Community

Butler

Chicora Borough, $32,000, Further development of Chicora Community Park, Chicora Borough, Butler County. Work to include the construction of a comfort station; installation of utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Gary L. Pinkerton, (724) 284-5383. Key - Community

Clay Township, $40,000, Further development of Clay Township Community Park, Clay Township, Butler County. Work to include the construction of a pavilion; installation of utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Gary L. Pinkerton, (724) 284-5386. Key - Community

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Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $170,900, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 38 acres located along Miller Road in Slippery Rock Township, Butler County for wetlands and habitat protection and passive recreation. Jane Menchyk, (412) 586-2333. Key - Land Trust

Cambria

Blacklick Township, $75,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Community Park, Blacklick Township, Cambria County. Work to include construction of ball field dugouts, storage areas, pavilions and paving of existing pedestrian walkways; installation of fencing and bleachers; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Joseph Sherwood, (814) 749-7676. Key - Community

Rock Run Recreation, Inc., $581,507, Further development of Rock Run Recreation Area in Chest Township, Cambria County. Work to include the construction of camp sites, access road, shower house, comfort station, signage, ADA access and other related site improvements. David W. Lasota II, (814) 674-2650. S/ATV, PRT

Centre

Centre Regional Recreation Authority, $87,500, Further development of Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, College Township, Centre County. Work to include construction of parking area, pedestrian walkway and rain gardens; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Ronald J. Woodhead CPRP, CPSI, (814) 231-3071. Key - Community

College Township, $100,000, Further development of the College Township Bikeway System in College Township, Centre County. Work to include the development of drawings, specifications, and related documents that will facilitate the bidding and construction of approximately 0.25 mile of trail from Puddintown Road to Orchard Road, 0.3 miles of bike lanes on Orchard Road; drainage improvements, project sign, ADA access and other related site improvements. Kent N. Baker, (814) 231-3021. Key - Community

Gregg Township, $40,000, Rehabilitation of Old Gregg School Community and Recreation Center, Gregg Township, Centre County. Work to include construction of parking area and pedestrian walkway; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jennifer Snyder, (814) 422-8218. Key - Community

Potter Township, $40,000, Further development of Potter Run Park, Potter Township, Centre County. Work to include construction of a parking area and pedestrian walkway; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Dick Decker, (814) 364-9270. Key - Community

Chester

Chester County, $50,000, Prepare a Trail Study to evaluate options to connect the Chester Valley Trail to the Struble and Brandywine trails in Downingtown Borough, Chester County; Caln, East Caln, East Bradford, West Bradford, and West Whiteland townships, Delaware County. Work to include a written, bound report. Brian E. Styche, (610) 344-6285. Key - Community

Kennett Area Park Authority, $206,000, Further development of Anson B. Nixon Park, Kennett Square Borough, Chester County. Work to include construction of park entrance, dog park, stormwater management control structures, installation of fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. John M. Gaadt, (610) 388-7641. Key - Community

Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $21,500, Development of a non-motorized boat launch along the West Branch of Brandywine Creek at the ChesLen Preserve in Newlin Township, Chester County. Work to include installation

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of a non-motorized boat launch; installation of connecting pathways; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Oliver P. Bass, (610) 353-5587 ext. 244. Key - Rivers

Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $272,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 21 acres along Oak School Road in Newlin Township, Chester County for critical habitat protection and passive recreation. Jack Stefferud, (610) 353-5587. Key - Land Trust

Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $175,000, Payment toward the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 108 acres along the Octoraro Reservoir and Bethel Road in Lower Oxford Township, Chester County for watershed, wetlands and habitat protection and passive recreation. Erin Mccormick, (610) 353-5640 ext. 255. Key - Land Trust

North Coventry Township, $57,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 5 acres located adjacent to Coventry Woods in North Coventry Township, Chester County for open space, passive recreation and headwaters protection. Kevin F. Hennessey, (610) 323-1694. Key - Community

The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County, $134,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 20 acres located adjacent to the Red Clay Greenway Trail along Chandler Mill Road in Kennett Township, Chester County for open space and passive recreation. Gwendolyn Lacy, (610) 347-0347 ext. 102. Key - Land Trust

West Bradford Township, $32,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 56-acre Lieds Road Community Park in West Bradford and Newlin townships, Chester County. Work to include a written, bound report. Thomas Ryan, (610) 269-4174. Key - Community

Chester, Montgomery

Phoenixville Borough, $481,900, Further development of the Schuylkill River Trail in Phoenixville Borough, Chester County and Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. Work to include the construction of approximately 0.2 mile of trail across the PA Route 29 Mont Clare Bridge to connect Phoenixville Borough to Upper Providence Township; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Jean Krack, (610) 933-8801 ext. 111. Key - Community

Clarion

Allegheny Valley Land Trust, $500,000, Further development of the Redbank Valley Trail in Porter Township, Clarion County. Work to include the rehabilitation of the Climax Tunnel, construction of a trailhead at the western portal, construction of approximately 2.3 miles of trail from the trailhead to St. Charles Road (SR1005) in Porter Township; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Ronald J. Steffey, (724) 543-4478. PRT

Clearfield

Clearfield Soccer Association, $100,000, Further development of Soccer Complex, Lawrence Township, Clearfield County. Work to include construction of a pavilion, storage shed and paving of access road; installation of fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Eric Johnson, (800) 572-6972 ext. 28431. ESF

Clearfield Swimming Pool Association, Inc., $100,000, Rehabilitation of Clearfield Community Swimming Pool, Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County. Work to include construction of a paved parking area; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Brian K. Marshall, (814) 592-1717. ESF

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DuBois City, $155,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Memorial Park, DuBois City, Clearfield County. Work to include construction of a winterized comfort station/changing area; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Joe Mitchell, (814) 371-2000. Key - Community

Young Men's Christian Association of Clearfield, $11,250, Rehabilitation of YMCA- Bigler, Bradford Township, Clearfield County. Work to include construction of a paved parking lot; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Russell Krise, (814) 857-7257. ESF

Clinton

Wayne Township, $106,100, Rehabilitation and further development of Community Park, Wayne Township, Clinton County. Work to include construction of a comfort station, parking area, pedestrian walkway, rain garden and reorientation and expansion of baseball field; installation of utilities and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jessica H. Sheets, (814) 329-8129. Key - Community

Columbia

Bloomsburg Town, $205,600, Further development of Streater Park, Bloomsburg Town, Columbia County. Work to include construction of parking area, pedestrian walkway and soccer fields; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Charles B. Fritz, (570) 784-4532. Key - Community

Catawissa Borough, $31,000, Prepare a Greenway and Trail Plan for Catawissa Borough determining a connection between the Borough of Danville and Town of Bloomsburg, Columbia County. Work to include a written, bound report. Joe Benware, (570) 356-2561. Key - Community

Crawford

Cambridge Springs Borough, $40,000, Further development of Cambridge Area Recreation Park, Cambridge Springs Borough, Crawford County. Work to include construction of a comfort station; installation of utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Rick L. Clayton, (814) 734-3787. Key - Community

Conneaut Lake Borough, $375,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Fireman’s Beach, Conneaut Lake Borough, Crawford County. Work to include construction of boat ramp, pedestrian walkways, stormwater management, parking areas, access road and rain gardens; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Benjamin S. Levenger, (330) 375-0800 ext. 645. Key - Community

Cumberland

Carlisle Borough, $78,500, Rehabilitation of Heberlig-Palmer Park, Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County. Work to include construction of parking area, pedestrian walkway, natural amphitheater with seating and community gardens; installation of natural play elements with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Andrea C. Crouse, (717) 240-6951. Key - Community

Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council, Inc., $500,000, Further development of the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail in Newville Borough and West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. Work to include the construction of approximately 0.5 miles of trail from Big Spring Road in Newville Borough to Centerville Road in West Pennsboro Township; pedestrian bridge over Big Spring Road, underpass at Centerville Road, signage,

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landscaping, ADA access and other related site improvements. Stephanie J. Williams, (717) 240-5383. PRT

Silver Spring Township, $30,000, Prepare a Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan for Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. Work to include written, bound report. Kristy Owens, (717) 766-1657 ext. 2503. Key - Community

Dauphin

Capital Region Water, $125,000, Prepare a Comprehensive Green Infrastructure Plan for the City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County. Work to include a written, bound report. Shannon G. Williams, P.E., (717) 525-7677. ESF

Derry Township, $100,000, Rehabilitation of Hershey Recreation Center- Cocoa Castle, Derry Township, Dauphin County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Matthew J. Mandia, (717) 533-7138. Key - Community

East Hanover Township, $45,000, Prepare a Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan for East Hanover Township and a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 60-acre Community Park in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County. Work to include a written, bound report. Anthea Stebbins, (717) 469-7655. Key - Community

Harrisburg City, $50,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the 90-acre Reservoir Park in Harrisburg City, Dauphin County. Work to include a written, bound report. Errol B. Newark, (717) 255-3068. Key - Community

Manada Conservancy, $256,200, Payment toward the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 762 acres of woodland along White Oak Road and Wolf Pond Road in Jackson and Jefferson townships, Dauphin County for preservation of natural area, habitat and watershed protection, and passive recreation. Sally Zaino, (717) 566-4122. Key - Land Trust

Delaware

Concord Township, $40,000, Prepare a Trail Study to evaluate the options to develop a 6-mile multi-use trail along the Octorara Railroad line in Concord Township and Chester Heights Borough, Delaware County. Work to include a written, bound report. Brenda L. Lamanna, (610) 459-8911 ext. 102. Key - Community

Haverford Township, $45,000, Prepare a Trail Study to evaluate options to extend the Darby Creek Trail north to the Haverford Reserve and south to the Upper Darby Township line in Haverford Township, Delaware County. Work to include a written, bound report. Tim E. Denny, (610) 446-9397. Key - Community

John J Tyler Arboretum, $150,000, Rehabilitation and restoration of the Pink Hill Serpentine Barren, Middletown Township, Delaware County. Work to include construction of new access path and parking area; installation of scenic overlook and benches, fencing, educational signage; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Mike Karkowski, (610) 566-9134 ext. 222. ESF

Marple Township, $15,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 25-acre Veterans Memorial Park in Marple Township, Delaware County. Work to include a written, bound report. Anthony Hamaday, (610) 356-4040 ext. 503. ESF

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Erie

Harborcreek Township, $67,000, Rehabilitation of Shades Beach Park, Harborcreek Township, Erie County. Work to include construction of a comfort station/kitchen/pavilion facility; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Timothy J. May, (814) 899-3171. Key - Community

Presque Isle Partnership, Inc., $61,500, Rehabilitation of Presque Isle State Park- Lighthouse Operations Center, Millcreek Township, Erie County. Work to include construction of a Lighthouse Operation Center and comfort station; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Joseph Pfadt, (814) 864-5577. ESF

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $67,000, Rehabilitation of public access facilities at the Lake Pleasant Conservation Area in Venango Township, Erie County. Work to include replacement of the boardwalk and floating dock; installation of a non-motorized boat launch; construction of access trails; creation of a parking area; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Andrew K. Zadnik, (412) 586-2318. ESF

Fayette

Brownsville Borough, $37,600, Development of Northside Park – Brownsville Borough – Fayette County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Tammy Stenson, (724) 439-8110. Key - Community

German Township, $200,000, Development of the Browns Run Trail in German Township, Fayette County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.8 mile of trail and bridge along Browns Run from Ferry Road to McClellandtown Road in German Township; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Daniel C. Shimshock, (724) 737-5130 ext. 3. Key - Community

Huntingdon

Mapleton Borough, $127,000, Development of non-motorized boating access and primitive camping along the Juniata River in Mapleton Borough, Huntingdon County. Work to include installation of parking; construction of connecting pathways; installation of a non-motorized boat launch; construction of Adirondack shelters; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jane Sheffield, (814) 940-1922. Key - Community

Mount Union Borough, $112,000, Development of boating access and primitive camping along the Juniata River at North Division Street in Mount Union Borough, Huntingdon County. Work to include installation of an access drive; construction of both motorized and non-motorized boat launches; installation of connecting trails; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jane Sheffield, (814) 940-1922. Key - Community

Indiana

Boy Scouts of America, Laurel Highlands Council, $185,000, Further development of Camp Seph Mack in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County. Work to include, renovation of beachfront; construction of permanent docks at the waterfront; and installation of a permanent restroom/shower facility at ''the Point'' at Camp Seph Mack, located in Yellow Creek State Park. Tim Garber, (412) 325-7910. ESF

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Jefferson

Brookville Borough, $15,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the 8-acre Walter Dick Memorial Park in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County. Work to include a written, bound report. Clarinda Darr, (814) 849-2957. Key - Community

Lackawanna

Archbald Borough, $12,000, Further development of the Ed Staback Regional Park, Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County. Work to include rehabilitation of tennis and basketball courts; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Anthony Giordano, (570) 876-1800. ESF

Blakely Borough, $120,000, Further development of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in Blakely Borough, Lackawanna County. Work to include the construction of approximately 0.3 miles of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail from Riverside Drive to Keystone Avenue through the Blakely Borough Recreation Complex; resurfacing of approximately 0.3 mile of walking trail within the Blakely Borough Recreation Complex; native plantings, rain garden, drainage improvements, fencing, signage, ADA access and other related site improvements. Thomas J. Wascura, (570) 383-3344. Key - Community

Clifton Township, $26,500, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 41-acre Clifton Acres Park in Clifton Township, Lackawanna County. Work to include a written, bound report. Theodore F. Stout, (570) 842-4272. Key - Community

Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, $50,500, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 2.11 acres between Enterprise Drive and Railroad Street in Dickson City, Lackawanna County. This project will provide approximately 0.4 mile of trail for the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Natalie D. Gelb, (570) 963-6730 ext. 8202. Key - Community

Lancaster

Conoy Township, $320,000, Further development of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail in Conoy Township, Lancaster County. Work to include the construction of a pedestrian bridge over an unnamed tributary along the Susquehanna River and near the terminus of Bainbridge Road; 0.75 mile of trail base from Bainbridge Riverfront Park to the new bridge; project sign, ADA access and other related site improvements. Kathy Hipple, (717) 367-4927. Key - Community

East Hempfield Township, $175,000, Rehabilitation and further development of A. Herr Park, East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Work to include construction of pedestrian walkways and rain garden; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Cindy Schweitzer, (717) 898-3100 ext. 241. Key - Community

Lancaster County, $513,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 107 acres of woodland along Speedwell Forge Road and adjacent to Speedwell Forge County Park in Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County for park expansion, passive recreation, hiking, and habitat protection. Paul D. Weiss, (717) 390-7779. LWCF

Lancaster County, $37,500, Prepare an update to the 2004 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan, Lancaster County. Work to include a written, bound report. James R. Cowhey, (717) 299-8333. Key - Community

Manor Township, $37,500, Design for the rehabilitation of the Safe Harbor Bridge over the Conestoga Creek on the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail in Manor and Conestoga townships, Lancaster County. Work to include the

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development of construction documents required to publicly bid the project. Barry Smith, (717) 397-4769. Key - Community

Marietta Borough, $62,500, Development of a trailhead and non-motorized boat launch along the Susquehanna River at Decatur Street in Marietta Borough, Lancaster County. Work to include paving; installation of a non-motorized boat launch; installation of traffic control measures; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. David Devitry, (717) 426-4143. Key - Community

Paradise Township, $150,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Community Park, Paradise Township, Lancaster County. Work to include construction of pavilion, parking areas, pedestrian walkway and rain garden; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Dennis R. Groff, (717) 768-8222. Key - Community

Providence Township, $180,000, Further development of the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail in Bart, Conestoga, Eden, Martic, Providence and Sadsbury townships and Quarryville Borough in Lancaster County. Work to include the development of drawings, specifications, and related documents that will facilitate the bidding and construction of approximately 15 miles of trail from the Conestoga Creek in Conestoga Township to Noble Road in Sadsbury Township; two pedestrian bridges, drainage improvements, signage, landscaping, ADA access and other related site improvements. Vicki L. Eldridge, (717) 786-7596 ext. 4. Key - Community

Rapho Township, $150,000, Further development of Rapho Park, Rapho Township, Lancaster County. Work to include construction of pavilions, basketball courts, parking area, pedestrian walkways and dog park facility; installation of utilities and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Sara M. Gibson, (717) 665-3827 ext. 12. Key - Community

West Cocalico Township, $125,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Chapel Gate Park, West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County. Work to include construction of pedestrian walkways, wetland boardwalk and enhancements, rain garden and parking area; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Carolyn Friesema, (717) 336-8720. Key - Community

Lawrence

Ellwood City Borough, $100,000, Rehabilitation of Pittsburgh Circle Heritage Park, Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County. Work to include the construction of pavilions; installation of site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Mourine Rodgers, (724) 962-9848. Key - Community

Lawrence County, $98,500, Prepare a Countywide Greenways Plan Update and Master Site Development Plans for the 85-acre Stifel Park, 59-acre Ewing Park, 72-acre Cascade Park, 86-acre Deshon-Cunningham Park, and 45-acre Scotland Meadows in Ellwood City Borough and New Castle City and Union Township, Lawrence County. Doniele J. Russell, (724) 968-0793. Key - Community

Lebanon

Cleona Borough, $82,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Cleona Park, Cleona Borough, Lebanon County. Work to include construction of a pavilion and rain garden; upgrades to existing tennis and basketball courts; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jim O'Connor, (717) 736-2416. Key - Community

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Jonestown Borough, $30,000, Rehabilitation of George H. Kaufman Community Park, Jonestown Borough, Lebanon County. Work to include construction of baseball dug-outs and pedestrian walkway; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Suzanne Guirate-Dubeck, (717) 865-5425 ext. 2. Key - Community

Lebanon County, $265,000, Further development of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail in North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County. Work to include the construction of approximately 1.75 miles of trail from the intersection of 25th Street and Hanford Drive to Long Lane; pedestrian culvert, trailhead, signage, landscaping, ADA access and other related site improvements. John Wengert, (717) 507-1876. Key - Community

Lehigh

Allentown City, $70,000, Rehabilitation of Jordan Park, Allentown City, Lehigh County. Work to include construction of pedestrian walkway and installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Christy Alvord, (610) 437-7757. Key - Community

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, $40,000, Prepare an update to the Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan for Lehigh County. Work to include a written, bound report. Geoffrey Reese, (610) 264-4544. Key - Community

Lower Macungie Township, $105,000, Development of Spring Ridge Crossings Park, Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Work to include construction of multipurpose fields, softball field, parking area and stormwater management measures; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Sara Pandl, (610) 966-4343 ext. 126. Key - Community

Lower Macungie Township, $106,000, Development of Spring Ridge Crossings Trail in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Work to include construction of approximately 1 mile of trail connecting pathways from Brookside Road and Wild Cherry Lane to Spring Ridge Crossings Park in Lower Macungie Township; construction of parking facilities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Sara Pandl, (610) 966-4343 ext. 126. Key - Community

Salisbury Township, $180,000, Further development of Lindberg Park, Salisbury Township, Lehigh County. Work to include construction of pedestrian walkway; installation of fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Randy Soriano, (610) 797-4000 ext. 5813. Key - Community

Salisbury Township, $26,700, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 14-acre Laubach Park in Salisbury Township, Lehigh County. Work to include a written, bound report. Randy Soriano, (610) 797-4000 ext. 5813. Key - Community

Upper Macungie Township, $168,500, Further development Grange Road Park, Upper Macgunie Township, Lehigh County. Work to include construction of splash pad; installation of fencing; ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. Kathy A. Rader, (610) 395-4892. LWCF

Upper Macungie Township, $98,300, Further development Grange Road Park, Upper Macgunie Township, Lehigh County. Work to include construction of access road, parking area, and stormwater management control measures for athletic fields; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Kathy A. Rader, (610) 395-4892. LWCF

Upper Macungie Township, $86,000, Development of Breinigsville Park West Pathways & Schaefer Run Crossing in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. Work to include construction of approximately 1 mile

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of trail; ADA access, project sign, landscaping and other related improvements. Kathy A. Rader, (610) 395-4892. Key - Community

Luzerne

Dallas Township, $24,375, Prepare Master Site Development Plans for the approximately 50-acre Kunkle Park and 6-acre Dallas Township Park in Dallas Township, Luzerne County. Work to include a written, bound report. Elizabeth Martin, (570) 674-2008. Key - Community

Fairview Township, $45,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Memorial Park, Fairview Township, Luzerne County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, fencing and stormwater management measures; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Barbara Wasiakowski, (570) 474-9676. Key - Community

Freeland Borough, $25,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Freeland Public Park, Freeland Borough, Luzerne County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Robert Quinn, (570) 636-1733. Key - Community

Hazleton City, $23,500, Rehabilitation and further development of West Court Playground, City of Hazleton, Luzerne County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, rain garden and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Joseph Yannuzzi, (570) 459-4910. Key - Community

Hazleton City, $50,000, Further development of East End Park, Hazleton City, Luzerne County. Work to include construction of pavilion, storage shed, community garden, and pedestrian pathway; installation of fencing, utilities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Joseph Yannuzzi, (570) 459-4910. Key - Community

Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $513,200, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 403 acres located adjacent to Bald Mountain Preserve and State Game Lands 91 in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County for open space, passive recreation and critical habitat. Erin Mccormick, (610) 353-5640 ext. 255. Key - Land Trust

North Branch Land Trust, $84,500, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 37.48 acres between Laurel Run Road in Laurel Run Borough and Seven Tubs Nature Area in Plains Township, Luzerne County. This project will provide approximately 2.5 miles of trail for the Delaware & Lehigh Trail. Rylan Coker, (570) 696-5545. Key - Land Trust

Plains Township, $231,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 86 acres along Cotton, Bergh and Hill Streets and adjacent to existing parkland in Plains Township, Luzerne County for preservation of natural area and passive recreation. Joseph Boylan, (570) 371-9962. Key - Community

McKean

Bradford City, $175,000, Rehabilitation of Hanley Park, Bradford City, McKean County. Work to include construction of pedestrian walkways and parking area; installation of both play and fitness equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Sara Andrews, (814) 368-7170 ext. 113. Key - Community

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Majestic Kamp & Lost Trails, Inc., $10,000, Purchase of new tracks for bulldozer used for maintenance of motorized recreation trails in the Majestic Trails Park, McKean County. Brenda G. Fitch, (814) 465-9979. S/ATV

Mercer

Sharpsville Borough, $127,200, Development of a non-motorized boat launch and river walk along the Shenango River at East High Street in Sharpsville Borough, Mercer County. Work to include construction of parking and pathways; installation of a non-motorized boat launch; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Mourine Rodgers, (724) 962-9848. Key - Community

Mifflin

Brown Township, $47,000, Rehabilitation of Reedsville Park, Brown Township, Mifflin County. Work to include construction of parking area and pedestrian walkway; upgrades to the comfort station; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Teresa King, (717) 667-2531. Key - Community

Monroe

Paradise Township, $249,500, Payment toward the acquisition of two parcels totaling approximately 172 acres along Route 590 and Donaldson Road in Paradise Township, Monroe County for riparian buffer and habitat protection and passive recreation. Reda Briglia, (570) 595-9880 ext. 4. Key - Community

Stroud Township, $88,200, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 40 acres along Route 191 and Brodhead Creek within the Brodhead Creek Greenway, in Stroud Township, Monroe County for watershed, greenway and habitat protection. Dawn Gorham, (570) 424-1514. Key - Community

The Conservation Fund, $2,000,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 550 acres adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area along Hollow Road and Mosiers Knob Road in Smithfield Township, Monroe County for viewshed, watershed and habitat protection. Kyle Shenk, (717) 230-8166. Key - Land Trust

Monroe, Northampton

The Conservation Fund, $1,000,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 4,600 acres of forested land along Route 33 and the Appalachian Trail corridor within the Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape in Plainfield, Washington, and Upper Mount Bethel townships and Wind Gap and Pen Argyl boroughs in Northampton County and Ross and Hamilton townships in Monroe County for preservation of natural area and passive recreation. Kyle Shenk, (717) 230-8166. Key - Land Trust

Montgomery

Abington Township, $37,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the 12-acre Briar Bush Nature Center in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Work to include a written, bound report. Greta Brunschwyler, (215) 887-6603 ext. 13. Key - Community

Jenkintown Borough, $20,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Jenkintown Playground, Jenkintown Borough, Montgomery County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and rain garden; rehabilitation of the existing play equipment; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Christopher Bashore, (215) 885-0700 ext. 203. Key - Community

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Lansdale Borough, $220,000, Development of the Lansdale Skateboard Park, Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County. Work to include construction of public plaza-style skateboard park; installation of fencing, lighting; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Carl W. Saldutti Jr., (215) 361-8353. Key - Community

Limerick Township, $150,000, Development of a connector trail in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.9 mile of trail along Ziegler Road and Metka Road to connect Limerick Community Park to Kurylo Park in Limerick Township; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Daniel Kerr, (610) 495-6432. Key - Community

Limerick Township, $25,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the 23-acre Schuylkill River Park and 77-acre Kurylo Park in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. Work to include a written, bound report. Daniel Kerr, (610) 495-6432. Key - Community

Montgomery County, $30,000, Prepare a Greenway Feasibility Study for the Swamp Creek corridor including Limerick, Lower Frederick, New Hanover and Upper Frederick townships in Montgomery County. Work to include a written, bound report. Josh Shapiro, (610) 278-3020. Key - Community

Montgomery County, $73,000, Payment toward the acquisition of three parcels totaling approximately 16 acres along Route 422 in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County for open space and access to the Schuylkill River and proposed Schuylkill River Trail. Michael M. Stokes, (610) 278-3729. Key - Community

Plymouth Township, $256,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Harriet Wetherill Park, Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. Work to include rehabilitation of an existing barn to provide environmental education and exhibit space, restrooms and pavilion; installation play equipment with required safety surfacing, utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Karen S. Franck, (610) 277-4312. Key - Community

Rockledge Borough, $33,000, Development of Mill Park, Rockledge Borough, Montgomery County. Work to include landscaping, ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. Grace Metzinger, (215) 379-8572. Key - Community

Royersford Borough, $25,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 14-acre Victory Park in Royersford Borough, Montgomery County. Work to include a written, bound report. Michael A. Leonard, (610) 948-3737. Key - Community

Springfield Township, $42,000, Installation of a riparian buffer along approximately 1000 feet of Paper Mill Run in Springfield Township, Montgomery County. Work to include installation of native vegetation, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Michael Taylor, (215) 836-7600. Key - Community

West Norriton Township, $29,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 36-acre Van Landeghem property in West Norriton and East Norriton townships, Montgomery County. Work to include a written, bound report. Jason M. Bobst, (610) 631-0450. Key - Community

Whitpain Township, $130,000, Development of the Whitpain Township Trail Core Connector in Whitpain and Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County. Work to include construction of approximately 1 mile of trail from Montgomery County Community College at the intersection of Morris Road and Cathcart Road in Whitpain Township to the Wissahickon Watershed Green Ribbon Trail within Penllyn Woods Park in Gwynedd Township; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Kurt W. Baker, (610) 277-2400. Key - Community

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Northampton

Allen Township, $39,000, Prepare a Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan for Allen Township, Northampton County. Work to include a written, bound report. Ilene M. Eckhart, (610) 262-7012 ext. 102. Key - Community

Bushkill Township, $134,000, Development of Ballas Park, Bushkill Township, Northampton County. Work to include construction of a trail, fishing dock and parking area; pond restoration; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Brian Harris, (610) 759-1250. Key - Community

Easton City, $81,000, Further development of the Easton Area Neighborhood Center Park, Easton City, Northampton County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, fencing, lighting and rain garden; construction of an outdoor classroom, pedestrian walkway and interpretive signage; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. David Hopkins, (610) 250-6683. Key - Community

Lower Saucon Township, $742,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 149 acres along Lower Saucon Road in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County for preservation of open space and wetland and headwater protection. Jack Cahalan, (610) 865-3291. Key - Community

Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $674,500, Payment toward the acquisition of four parcels totaling approximately 44 acres along Nazareth Pike and Christian Spring Road in Bethlehem Township and Bethlehem City for open space and passive recreation. Diane Rosencrance, (610) 353-5640 ext. 211. Key - Land Trust

The Nature Conservancy, $272,500, Payment toward the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 94 acres along Audubon Drive and within the Mount Bethel Fens in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County for preservation of vernal pools, and stream and wetland protection. Ellen Lott, (570) 643-7922 ext. 320. Key - Land Trust

Williams Township, $43,434, Payment toward the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 20 acres of woodland along Hexenkopf Road and within the Highlands Region, in Williams Township, Northampton County for preservation of natural areas and habitat protection. Laura Baird, (215) 345-7020 ext. 135. Key - Community

Williams Township, $118,000, Payment toward the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 48 acres along Raubsville Road within Hexenkopf Natural Area, in Williams Township, Northampton County for preservation of wetland and forested habitat. Laura Baird, (215) 345-7020 ext. 135. Key - Community

Perry

Carroll Township, $57,200, Further development of Valley Park, Carroll Township, Perry County. Work to include construction of comfort station/pavilion facility; installation of utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Dean D. Snyder, (717) 275-3344. Key - Community

Philadelphia

Center City District, $500,300, Development of the Reading Viaduct Spur in Philadelphia City. Work to include reconstruction of the viaduct spur as a park; viaduct structural improvements, concrete bridge deck, porch swing structure; installation of utilities, lighting, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. David Kanthor, (215) 440-5500. Key - Community

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Clean Air Council, $30,000, Prepare a Trail Study to evaluate options to extend the Cobbs Creek Connector Trail - Segment B from the Blue Bell Inn at Woodland Avenue and Island Avenue to the Cibotti Recreation Center at 77th Street and Elmwood Avenue. Work to include a written, bound report. Nick Rogers, (215) 567-4004 ext. 110. Key - Community

Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $108,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 2 acres of land and riparian rights along the Delaware River and the K & T Trail located in Philadelphia City for passive recreation, open space and critical habitat. Erin Mccormick, (610) 353-5640 ext. 255. Key - Land Trust

Philadelphia City, $250,000, Rehabilitation and further development of 37th and Mount Vernon Playground, Philadelphia City. Work to include construction of spray pad, junior basketball court, spectator seating, rain garden and stormwater management; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, interpretative signage, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Maryse Beliveau-Nance, (215) 850-9611. Key - Community

Philadelphia City, $56,500, Prepare a Trail Study to evaluate options for developing the Mantua Greenway along Mantua Avenue, Parrish Street, and 40th Street from the intersection of the West Bank Greenway and 34th Street to the intersection of 40th Street and Parkside Avenue in Philadelphia City. Work to include a written, bound report. Brian Wenrich, (215) 683-4620. Key - Community

Philadelphia City, $400,000, Development of the Frankford Creek Greenway in Philadelphia City. Work to include construction of approximately 1.2 miles of trail from the intersection of Wheatsheaf Lane and Aramingo Avenue to the intersection of Lewis Street and Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia City; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Robert Armstrong, (215) 683-0229. Key - Community

Philadelphia City, $93,500, Rehabilitation of Forbidden Drive adjacent to Mount Airy Avenue along Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia City. Work to include stream bank restoration; landscaping; project sign; and other related site improvements. Maura K. Mccarthy, (215) 247-0417 ext. 101. Key - Community

Philadelphia City, $500,000, Development of Pier 68, Philadelphia City. Work to include reconstruction and stabilization of Pier 68 as a park; installation of railing, lighting and native plantings; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jeremy Thomas, (215) 683-4664. Key - Community

Philadelphia City, $300,000, Rehabilitation of Wissinoming Park, Philadelphia City. Work to include construction of a spray park, picnic grove, staircases, walkways; installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing, site amenities, rain gardens, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Alain Joinville, (215) 287-7373. LWCF

Schuylkill River Development Corporation, $50,000, Prepare a Trail Study to evaluate options for extending the Schuylkill River Trail along the eastern bank of the Schuylkill River from Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent Trail at 34th Street in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County. Work to include a written, bound report. Joseph R. Syrnick PE, (215) 222-6030 ext. 102. Key - Community

Potter

Austin Borough, $62,200, Rehabilitation of Austin Dam Memorial Park, Austin Borough, Potter County. Work to include construction of roadway access drive; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. David Brooks, (814) 274-3365. Key - Community

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Schuylkill

Cass Township, $40,000, Development of the Cass Township Rail Trail in Cass Township, Schuylkill County. Work to include the construction of approximately 0.2 mile of trail; installation of trailhead, rain garden, fencing, project sign, ADA access and other related site improvements. John Walaitis, (570) 544-5370. Key - Community

East Brunswick Township, $40,000, Further development of East Brunswick Township Park, East Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County. Work to include rehabilitation of tennis and basketball courts; installation of lighting; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Thomas Strause, (570) 943-2775. Key - Community

East Norwegian Township, $40,000, Further development of the Schoentown Sporting Complex, East Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County. Work to include the installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and a rain garden; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jack Ketner, (570) 429-2610. Key - Community

Orwigsburg Borough, $40,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Memorial Playground, Orwigsburg Borough, Schuylkill County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and pedestrian walkway; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Michael Lonergan, (570) 366-3103. Key - Community

Rausch Creek Off-Road Park, Inc., $10,682, Purchase of 2 tractors and attachments for maintenance of motorized vehicle recreation trails in the Rausch Creek Off-Road Park, Schuylkill County. Mary Ehrenfeld, (570) 640-0194. S/ATV

Reilly Township, $40,000, Further development of Branchdale and Newtown Parks, Reilly Township, Schuylkill County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jerry Devine, (570) 449-3049. Key - Community

Susquehanna

Clifford Township, $40,000, Further development of the Clifford Township Recreational Complex, Clifford Township, Susquehanna County. Work will include the construction of an activity court and fence; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Chris Marcho, (570) 222-5808. Key - Community

Union

Lewisburg Borough, $30,000, Prepare a Greenway Plan including a Master Site Development Plan for a continuous zone of public open space in Lewisburg Borough, Union County. Work to include a written, bound report. Chad Smith, (570) 523-3614. Key - Community

Venango

Franklin City, $20,000, Prepare a Bicycle and Pedestrian Connection Plan for Franklin City, Venango County. Tracy L. Jamieson, (814) 437-7841. Key - Community

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Warren

Warren City, $98,100, Development of River Walk Trail and Overlook in Warren City, Warren County. Work to include the construction of approximately 0.2 mile pedestrian walkway from Hickory Street Bridge northwest along Pennsylvania Avenue, an overlook near Poplar Street; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. David L. Hildebrand, (814) 723-6300 ext. 121. Key - Community

Washington

Independence Township, $76,800, Development of Independence Township Community Park – Washington County. Work to include construction of access drive, parking area; installation of pavilion; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jim Pashek, (412) 321-6362 ext. 111. Key - Community

Wayne

ACE Snowmobile Club, $5,200, Purchase of a Trail Groomer for maintenance of the Ace Snowmobile Club trail system in Wayne County. Carla Komar, (570) 729-8322. S/ATV

Sterling Township, $40,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 10 acres along Spring Hill Road in Sterling Township, Wayne County consisting of woodland and existing ball fields for public recreation and preservation of natural area. Debbie Gromlich, (570) 689-2911. Key - Community

Waymart Borough, $40,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Memorial Park in Waymart Borough, Wayne County. Work to include rehabilitation of tennis courts; installation of fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jane M. Varcoe, (570) 470-5718. Key - Community

Westmoreland

Latrobe-Unity Youngstown Parks & Recreation Commission, $56,000, Rehabilitation of Athletic Field Park in Latrobe City, Westmoreland County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; rehabilitation of softball field, basketball courts, restrooms; construction of pavilion; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jeanne Ashley, (724) 537-4331. Key - Community

North Belle Vernon Borough, $159,000, Rehabilitation of North Belle Vernon Park in North Belle Vernon Borough, Westmoreland County. Work to include construction of artificial turf soccer field, deck hockey court; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, fencing, and lighting; rehabilitation of comfort station; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Christopher K. Aldridge, (724) 626-1909 ext. 35. Key – Community

Penn Township, $211,000, Rehabilitation and further development Penn Township Municipal Park, Penn Township, Westmoreland County. Work to include construction of basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts; installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing; site amenities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Cheryl Kemerer, (724) 744-2171 ext. 205. LWCF

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Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $78,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 103 acres located adjacent to Laurel Ridge State Park along Cabin Drive in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County for headwaters protection, passive recreation and open space. Michael Kuzemchak, (724) 238-2492. Key - Land Trust

York

Springettsbury Township, $125,000, Rehabilitation of Township Park, Springettsbury Township, York County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. John J. Holman, (717) 757-3521. Key - Community

Windsor Borough, $125,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Laucks Memorial Park, Windsor Borough, York County. Work to include construction of pavilions, pedestrian walkways, pedestrian bridge, parking area, stormwater management and streambank stabilization; upgrades to existing baseball field and basketball court; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and site fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. John D. Runge, (717) 741-4621 ext. 41. Key - Community

York City, $461,000, Rehabilitation and further development of the York County Heritage Rail Trail in York City and Spring Grove Township, York County. Work to include the rehabilitation of approximately 1.3 miles of trail from West Philadelphia Street in York City to South Richland Avenue in Spring Grove Township; installation of LED lighting, pervious pavement, benches, signage, landscaping, ADA access and other site improvements. James E. Gross, (717) 849-2302. Key - Community

York City, $105,000, Prepare a Comprehensive Green Infrastructure Plan for the City of York. Work to include a study for the extension of the York City Heritage Rail Trail and multi-modal connectors within the approximately 60-acre North Bend Opportunity Area of the City of York, York County. Work to include a written, bound report. James E. Gross, (717) 849-2302. Key - Community

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Statewide/Regional

Allegheny Ridge Corporation, $213,000, Implement the Kiski Valley Greenway Plan with a focus on corridor protection and trail development in Salina, Avonmore, and Vandergrift boroughs, Westmoreland County and Apollo Borough, Armstrong County; facilitate activities of the Main Line Canal Greenway Alliance including coordination and funding of the 2015 mini-grant program; and coordinate and fund Heritage Area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Jane Sheffield, (814) 940-1922. ESF, HA

Appalachian Mountain Club, $50,000, Coordinate the activities of the Pennsylvania Highlands Trail Network Steering Committee and the Pennsylvania Highlands Coalition; provide technical assistance to further develop the Pennsylvania Highlands Trail Network, including spur trails and the Saucon Rail Trail extension; update the Pennsylvania Highlands database of protected lands and trails. Work to include a written summary report. Mark Zakutansky, (610) 868-6915. ESF

Audubon Pennsylvania, $160,000, Work in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and other non-profit organizations to identify and protect key landscapes along the Kittatinny Ridge within Pennsylvania. Work to include expansion of a habitat monitoring program on the eastern portion of the ridge; development of education and outreach materials and programs; and the completion of a corridor land assessment report. Work to include a written summary report. Jeanne M. Ortiz, (215) 519-5648. ESF

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc., $268,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape including the 2015 mini-grant program; provide technical services and resources to complete key gaps on the D&L Trail; manage and convene trail leaders and volunteers; conduct the Visually Speaking signage program; coordinate and fund Heritage Area initiatives and special events; and provide technical assistance to partner organizations and communities. Work to include a written summary report. Elissa Garofalo, (610) 923-3548 ext. 223. ESF, HA

Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc., $198,000, Execute early implementation strategies of the updated Endless Mountains Heritage Region Management Action Plan; design and install regional way finding and interpretive signage; coordinate and fund activities of the Susquehanna Greenway; implement improvements to heritage sites throughout the Endless Mountains service area; and coordinate and fund Heritage Area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Phillip T. Swank, (570) 265-1528. ESF, HA

HeritagePA, $54,000, Execute early implementation strategies of the 2015 Heritage Areas Strategic Plan; conduct outreach to promote Pennsylvania’s Heritage Areas to include participation in conferences and service on heritage, travel and tourism related association councils; and study the economic impact of Heritage Areas. Work to include a written summary report. Jane E. Sheffield, (814) 940-1922. HA

Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, $183,000, Facilitate the continued development of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail including planning and construction of the Carbondale Riverwalk and Fell Township projects, Lackawanna County; conduct special events and beautification programs; coordinate the Heritage Valley Roundtable forums and other public outreach programs; provide technical assistance to communities and partner organizations; coordinate the community partner mini-grant program; and coordinate and fund Heritage Area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Natalie D. Gelb, (570) 963-6730 ext. 8202. HA

Lancaster County Conservancy, $200,000, Fund and coordinate activities of the Lower Susquehanna Conservation Landscape; cultivate local and regional conservation partnerships; create parcel management plans for the Shenks Ferry and Otter Creek parcels; develop educational programs; and install informational

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kiosks at trail heads throughout the lower Susquehanna region. Work to include a written summary report. Frederick N. Schroeder Jr., (717) 392-7891 ext. 207. ESF, Key - Land Trust

Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, Inc., $183,000, Develop planning documents and undertake Phase II construction of the Lincoln Highway Experience Visitor’s Center to include the permanent installation of a restored diner and tourist cabin; conduct special events and programming; develop museum archives; fund and coordinate Heritage Area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Olga A. Herbert, (724) 879-4241. HA

Lumber Heritage Region of PA, Inc., $183,000, Develop an interactive website to promote tourism assets throughout the Lumber Heritage region; coordinate and fund the 2015 joint mini-grant program; provide technical assistance to partner organizations on heritage issues; create outreach materials on the Lumber Heritage Region Speakers Bureau and other program offerings; conduct programs, exhibits and special events; coordinate and fund Heritage Area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Michael S. Wennin, (814) 486-0213. HA

National Road Heritage Corridor, $233,000, Execute early implementation strategies of the Coordinated Transportation System Feasibility Study and the Monongahela River Valley Coalition Action Plan; assist in Phase II development of the Ohiopyle State Park Visitor Center; fund and coordinate the 2015 Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape mini-grant program; facilitate further development of the Sheepskin Trail to include the acquisition of 2 miles of trail corridor; and fund and coordinate Heritage Area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Donna R. Holdorf, (724) 437-9877. ESF, HA

Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $150,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape including the 2015 joint mini-grant program; advance regional and municipal byway, greenway, and trail initiatives; implement sub-landscape work plans; and conduct outreach activities. Work to include a written summary report. Carol R. De Wolf, (610) 353-5587 ext. 268. ESF, Key - Land Trust

Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $63,000, Perform outreach to municipal officials in the upper Lehigh Region and along the Kittatinny Ridge to craft and adopt conservation land use ordinances. Work to include a written summary report. Ann Hutchinson, (610) 353-5587 ext. 230. Key - Land Trust

North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission, $200,000, Fund and coordinate the 2015 North Central Greenways and Open Space Plan and North Central ATV mini-grant programs. Update the PA Wilds Design Guide; conduct the annual PA Wilds Partnership Summit; provide technical assistance to groups along key trail corridors; and support the activities of the Pennsylvania Wilds Planning Team. Work to include a written summary report. Tom Buck, (814) 773-3162. S/ATV, ESF

Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism, $213,000, Provide heritage and greenway development technical assistance to partner organizations in Clarion, Venango and Crawford counties; rebuild the cupola on the historic Tarbell House in Titusville Borough, Venango County; undertake the Victorian Architecture Education Initiative; fund and coordinate the 2015 Oil and Gas History mini-grant program; develop and install interpretive panels throughout the Oil Region Alliance service area; and conduct Heritage Area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Marilyn A. Black, (814) 677-3152 ext. 105. ESF, HA

Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc., $100,000, Coordinate the Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape; support trail building activities, education, and training; advance the Lift Johnstown and Stony Quemahoning Initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Davitt B. Woodwell, (412) 481-9400. ESF

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Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc., $27,000, Provide technical assistance to water trail managers with a focus on maintaining, marketing, and improving the current trail system. Fund and coordinate Water Trails Partnership meetings and activities; and continue the development of the Water Trails Partnership website and public outreach initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Davitt B. Woodwell, (412) 481-9400. ESF

Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc., $140,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape including the 2015 Conservation Assistance mini-grant program. Work to include a written summary report. Davitt B. Woodwell, (412) 481-9400. ESF

Pennsylvania Land Trust Association, $120,000, Provide grants to land trusts to assist with the acquisition of conservation, recreation, and trail easements; amend and restate old easements; establish and update baseline documentation; and install signs on eased lands. Work to include a written summary report. Andrew M. Loza, (717) 230-8560. Key - Land Trust

Pennsylvania Land Trust Association, $200,000, Provide outreach, education and technical assistance to conservation organizations and local government officials in 2015 - 2016; develop conservation tools and guidance documents; organize conferences and trainings including the 2015 and 2016 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference; research and educate on conservation issues; and manage the Conservation Easement Assistance Program. Work to include a written summary report. Andrew M. Loza, (717) 230-8560. Key - Land Trust, ESF

Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, Inc., $270,000, Coordinate and fund the 2015 and 2016 Pennsylvania River Sojourns and River of the Year programs. Work to include a written summary report. Janet Sweeney, (570) 718-6507. ESF

Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, Inc., $110,000, Provide technical assistance, training and support to friends groups, volunteers, and State Parks and Forests in 2015 - 2016; promote and support recreation and visitation through public outreach activities; produce training resources and special events geared toward engaging special populations in activities in parks and forests; produce public relations materials to include an annual report; and build community, corporate and small business support of Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests. Work to include a written summary report. Marci J. Mowery, (717) 236-7644. ESF

Pennsylvania Route 6 Alliance, $208,000, Develop a corridor-wide communication plan; provide project support and technical assistance to Heritage Communities; execute early implementation activities of the 2014 management action plan update; fund and coordinate Route 6 Artisan Trail activities; create promotional and customer service training videos; and conduct Heritage Area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Terri Dennison, (814) 435-7706. HA, ESF

Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association, $80,000, Fund and coordinate the 2015 Snowmobile Mini Grants Program. Work to include a written summary report. Lori G. Elliott, (717) 441-6045. S/ATV

Pennsylvania Trout, Inc., $90,000, Coordinate the Pennsylvania Coldwater Heritage Partnership; fund and coordinate the 2015 Coldwater Heritage Partnership mini-grant program; and provide training and technical assistance on protecting coldwater resources. Work to include a written summary report. Samantha A. Kutskel, (814) 359-5233. ESF

Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc., $165,000, Assist communities of the Pennsylvania Wilds Region to capitalize on their natural assets; engage youth in conservation landscape work; build regional asset identity, awareness, capacity, and connectivity. Work to include a written summary report. Tataboline Enos, (814) 757-9190. ESF

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Pottstown Metropolitan Regional Planning Committee, $100,000, Fund the 2015 Pottstown regional parks mini-grant program to implement the "Planning and Design Strategies for Healthy Living, Parks, and Recreation in the Pottstown Area" study. Work to include a written summary report. Ashley Pultorak, (610) 323-2006 ext. 29. Key - Community

Rails-To-Trails Conservancy, Inc., $85,000, Produce the 2016 Greenway Sojourn; complete a trail user survey & report; and coordinate and fund a trail assistance mini-grant program. Work to include a written summary report. Tom Sexton, (717) 238-1717. ESF

Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation, $183,000, Install classroom and restroom facilities at the Carrie Furnaces and W.A. Young Machine Shop sites; implement phase II trail head improvements at the Pump House; conduct the 2015 mini-grant program; and coordinate and fund Heritage Area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Jeffrey T. Leber, (412) 464-4020 ext. 35. HA

Schuylkill River Greenway Association, $273,000, Further development of the Schuylkill River Trail to include the completion of a feasibility study for the approximately four mile section between Auburn and Landingville boroughs, Schuylkill County; coordinate and fund the 2015 joint Schuylkill Highlands mini-grant program; coordinate the Bike Schuylkill bike share and Heritage Towns and Tours programs; conduct special events and programming including the 2016 Schuylkill Watershed Congress; coordinate and fund Heritage Area initiatives; and complete phase II of the River of Revolutions Interpretive Center to include the establishment of a permanent visitor entrance and related amenities. Work to include a written summary report. Tim Fenchel, (484) 945-0200. ESF, HA

Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission, $150,000, Fund and coordinate the 2015 Southern Alleghenies Regional Greenways and Open Space Network Plan and ATV mini-grant programs. Work to include a written summary report. Anne Stich, (814) 949-6511. S/ATV, ESF

Susquehanna Heritage Corporation, $183,000, Prepare an update to the 2006 Management Action Plan; conduct programming and special events; develop interpretive exhibits at the Columbia Trail Services Building; coordinate and fund Heritage Area initiatives; and advance economic development initiatives in river town communities. Work to include a written summary report. Mark N. Platts, (717) 252-0229 ext. 3. HA

The Nature Conservancy, $430,000, Implement the Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Plan by permanently protecting high priority parcels through outreach to private landowners in 2014 - 2017. Work to include a written summary report. Ralph Cook, (570) 643-7922 ext. 16. ESF

The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, $200,000, Implement the Susquehanna Greenway River Towns and Volunteer Stewardship programs; coordinate special events, education and training activities; support activities of the proposed Susquehanna Greenway and Trail Authority; prepare a bike, pedestrian, and river access transportation plan for the Susquehanna Greenway; and coordinate Envision Susquehanna focus groups and initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Trish Carothers, (570) 522-7259. ESF

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $21,200, Develop an online biodiversity conservation guidebook to serve as a technical assistance resource for land use planning in Pennsylvania. Christopher Tracey, (412) 586-2326. Key - Land Trust

Wildlands Conservancy, Inc., $30,000, Perform outreach and education to landowners in the Lehigh River Watershed on the installation of water quality improvement best management practices. Work to include a written report. Kristie Fach, (610) 965-4397 ext. 124. ESF

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