Pennsylvania Awards Millions for Outdoor Projects Statewide

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has awarded grants through its Community Conservation Partnerships Program to expand outdoor recreation, improve parks and trails, and protect natural areas. In the 13-county PA Wilds region, $7.3 million will support projects ranging from regional recreation partnerships to local tourism, heritage, and conservation efforts. Northeast Pennsylvania communities will receive more than $11.4 million for 46 projects, including park improvements and protection of more than 3,800 acres; Schuylkill County projects include a new accessible dog park and a 3,252-acre conservation easement. Additional awards will fund a greenway plan across four central Pennsylvania counties and planning for Mount Carmel’s Oak Street Park. The grants are part of a broader statewide program supporting hundreds of recreation and conservation projects.