Adams Hamiltonban Township, $53,000, Development of Community Park, Hamiltonban Township, Adams County. Work to include construction of a parking area and pavilion; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing

Somerset

DCNR Bureau of Forestry, $55,000, Further development of JP Saylor and Lost Turkey Trail trailhead in Ogle Township, Somerset County. Work to include construction of trailhead and comfort station; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, signage and other related site improvements. Michael Nelson, [phone]. PRT

Somerset County, $129,000, Development of the September 11th National Memorial Trail in Garrett Borough and Brothersvalley Township, Somerset County. Work to include construction of approximately 4 miles of trail from the Garrett Great Allegheny Passage trailhead in Garret Borough to the proposed alignment of SR 219 in Brothersvalley Township and a trailhead; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, signage and other related site improvements. Brett Hollern, [phone]. Key - Community

Somerset, Inc., $50,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Trinity Park, Somerset Borough, Somerset County. Work to include construction of outdoor seating and pedestrian walkways; installation of site lighting; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Steve Spochart, [phone]. ESF

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $231,700, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 385 acres along the Great Allegheny Passage in Black Township, Somerset County for open space, passive recreation and access to the Casselman River. Jane Menchyk, [phone]. Key - Land Trust

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $76,800, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 48 acres in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County for open space, passive recreation and access to the Casselman River. Jane Menchyk, [phone]. Key - Land Trust

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $139,200, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 90 acres in Addison Township, Somerset County for open space, passive recreation and access to the Casselman River. Jane Menchyk, [phone]. Key - Land Trust

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $44,700, Development of the Whetzel Memorial Trail in Confluence Borough, Somerset County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.6 miles of trail from the River Road Great Allegheny Passage trailhead to a point overlooking Confluence Borough; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, signage and other related site improvements. Brian Jones, [phone]. PRT

Susquehanna

Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc., $70,000, Design for approximately 7 miles of the D&H Rail Trail from Steven's Point to the New York state line in Harmony Township and Lanesboro Borough, Susquehanna County. Work to include drawings, specifications, and related documents. Lynn Conrad, [phone]. ESF

Tioga

Blossburg Borough, $184,100, Rehabilitation and further development of Island Park, Blossburg Borough, Tioga County. Work to include construction of nature play area, parking area and rain garden; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; renovation of tennis courts; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. George D. Lloyd, [phone]. Key - Community

Nelson Township, $44,300, Rehabilitation and further development of Nelson Park, Nelson Township, Tioga County. Work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Samantha Yonker, [phone]. Key - Community

Union

Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy, $215,300, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 36 acres adjacent to Shikellamy State Park in Union Township, Union County for park expansion and passive recreation. W. Geoff Goodenow, [phone]. Key - Land Trust

Venango

Oil City, $90,000, Rehabilitation of James A. Nelles Memorial Pool, Oil City, Venango County. Work to include renovation of bathhouse; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Kristin R. Arendash, [phone]. Key - Community

Utica Borough, $34,600, Rehabilitation of Marty Clark Playground, Utica Borough, Venango County. Work to include construction of pedestrian walkway; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Joanne Burgert, [phone]. Key - Community

Warren

Warren City, $75,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Betts Park, Warren City, Warren County. Work to include construction of pedestrian walkways and gazebo; renovation of comfort station/concession facility; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. David L. Hildebrand, [phone] ext. 121. Key - Community

Washington

Washington City, $176,000, Rehabilitation of Washington Park, Washington City, Washington County. Work to include construction of pedestrian walkway; installation of play equipment and required safety surfacing, lighting and fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Lynn A. Galluze, [phone] ext. 10. Key - Community

Westmoreland

Greensburg City, $53,000, Rehabilitation of Stark Avenue Park, Greensburg City, Westmoreland County. Work to include rehabilitation of basketball court; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Barbara Ciampini, [phone]. Key - Community

Latrobe-Unity Youngstown Parks & Recreation Commission, $40,000, Rehabilitation of 3rd Ward Park, Latrobe City, Westmoreland County. Work to include construction of pavilion; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jeanne Ashley, [phone]. Key - Community

Westmoreland County, $29,500, Rehabilitation and further development of Ann Rudd Saxman Nature Park in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. Work to include rehabilitation and construction of pedestrian pathways; creation of a forest stewardship plan; installation of fencing, educational signage, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Anthony Quadro, [phone]. Key - Community

Westmoreland County, $268,000 Rehabilitation and further development of Cedar Creek Park, Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. Work to include construction of a parking area, dog park and multi-purpose field; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jeffrey Richards, [phone]. Key - Community

Westmoreland County, $70,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 28 acres located adjacent to Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County for park expansion and critical habitat. Jeffrey Richards, [phone]. Key - Community

Wyoming

Wyoming County, $15,000, Prepare a County-wide Greenways, Trails and Open Space Plan for Wyoming County. Work to include a written, bound report. Nicole Boling, [phone]. Key - Community

York

New Freedom Borough, $250,000, Rehabilitation of Marge Goodfellow Park, New Freedom Borough, York County. Work to include rehabilitation of tennis courts; installation of security lighting and play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Tanya Crawford, [phone]. Key - Community

Wrightsville Borough, $250,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Riverfront Park, Wrightsville Borough, York County. Work to include construction of two pavilions and retaining wall; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Benjamin Craddock, [phone]. Key - Community

York County, $100,000, Further development of the Hollow Creek Greenway in Jacobus Borough, York County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.4 miles of trail from the intersections of the Hollow Creek Greenway and Valley Road to the Hollow Creek Greenway and Nixon Drive; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, signage and other related site improvements. Tammy Klunk, [phone]. Key - Community

Statewide/Regional

Allegheny Ridge Corporation, $217,000, 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; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Jane E. Sheffield, [phone]. ESF and HA

Appalachian Mountain Club, $75,000, Coordinate and fund the activities of the Pennsylvania Highlands Trail Network and the Pennsylvania Highlands Coalition; establish a trail stewardship crew; install signage; and host a series of conservation webinars. Work to include a written summary report. Mark Zakutansky, [phone]. ESF

Appalachian Trail Conservancy, $140,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the South Mountain Partnership Conservation Landscape; convene and facilitate collaborative meetings; advance protection measures to identify and safeguard landscape resources; implement recommendations of the South Mountain Cultural Heritage Plan; advance environmental literacy throughout the landscape; and coordinate and fund the 2016 mini-grant program. Work to include a written summary report. Karen L. Lutz, [phone]. ESF

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc., $275,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape including a walk prescription program; facilitate closing key gaps on the D&L Trail; update and implement the D&L signage and trail maintenance strategies; coordinate and fund the 2017 mini-grant program; advance Tales of the Towpath program; coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Claire Sadler, [phone] ext. 226. ESF and HA

Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc., $198,000, Implement improvements to heritage sites; create place-based signage; fund and coordinate activities associated with the Susquehanna Greenway and North Branch Water Trail; coordinate the installation of enhancements at anchor sites; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Hillary Robinson, [phone]. HA

HeritagePA, $100,000, Implement recommendations of the 2015 Strategic Plan for the Pennsylvania Heritage Areas Program and coordinate activities of HeritagePA. Work to include a written summary report. Jane Sheffield, [phone]. HA

Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, $225,000, Facilitate closing of targeted trail gaps on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail including the Carbondale Riverwalk; conduct trail safety improvements from Elm to Parker Streets, Scranton City, Lackawanna County; produce a final design for the section of trail in Fell Township, Lackawanna County; implement a trail signage program; coordinate trail maintenance; coordinate the 2016 mini-grant program; develop partnerships with educational institutions; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Natalie Gelb, [phone] ext. 8202. HA and Key - Community

Lancaster County Conservancy, $200,000, Fund and coordinate activities of the Lower Susquehanna Conservation Landscape; advance land preservation and conserved land management; develop wellness programs with the health care community; update and install up to three informational kiosks; implement the Up Stream-Down Stream program; facilitate closing the Manor Township to Columbia Borough trail gap; coordinate and fund the 2016 mini-grant program. Work to include a written summary report. Frederick N. Schroeder Jr., [phone] ext. 207. ESF

Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, Inc., $185,000, Provide visitor services and educational programming at the Lincoln Highway Experience; conduct outreach to non-profit organizations throughout the corridor; purchase outdoor play equipment for the Experience; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Olga Herbert, [phone]. HA

Lumber Heritage Region of PA, Inc., $180,000, Conduct outreach and educational programming; develop and maintain social media and other communications for partner organizations; coordinate and fund the 2016 mini-grant program; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Michael S. Wennin, [phone]. ESF and HA

National Audubon Society, Inc., $200,000, Work in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and other non-profit organizations. Expand habitat monitoring on the eastern portion of the Kittatinny Ridge; develop education and outreach materials and programs for forest land managers and municipalities; coordinate and fund the 2016 mini-grant program; conduct bird surveys and habitat assessments; implement coldwater heritage plans; and hold two regional science summits. Work to include a written summary report. Jeanne M. Barrett Ortiz, [phone]. ESF

National Road Heritage Corridor, $205,000, Coordinate development of the Sheepskin Trail including construction oversight of the portion in South Union Township, Fayette County; support the Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape to include funding and coordination of the 2016 mini-grant program; facilitate the addition of communities to the Monongahela River Town Program; and assist with Phase I development of Central Park in Brownsville Borough, Fayette County. Work to include a written summary report. Donna Holdorf, [phone]. ESF and HA

Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $170,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape. Coordinate and fund the 2016 mini-grant program; conduct a trail use study around State Game Lands 43; advance byway and track greenway initiatives; and coordinate with William Penn Foundation watershed initiative. Work to include a written summary report. Carol R. De Wolf, [phone] ext. 268. ESF

Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission, $100,000, Coordinate and fund the 2016 mini-grant program to implement county greenway plans and other recreation, conservation, and heritage initiatives in Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties. Work to include a written summary report. Sue Smith, [phone] ext. 131. ESF

Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism, $250,000, Provide outreach and technical assistance to partner organizations to advance trail initiatives in Crawford and Venango counties; rehabilitate the Downs Building in Oil City, Venango County; establish exhibits and paint the Coal Oil Johnny House in Oil City, Venango County; coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives; and develop signage and materials for the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail. Work to include a written summary report. Marilyn A. Black, [phone] ext. 105. HA

Pennsylvania Downtown Center, $110,000, Complete Phase II of the Nature Based Place Making initiative to include conducting community assessments, workshops and outreach to assess and capitalize on local natural and cultural assets. Work to include a written summary report. Julie S. Fitzpatrick, [phone] ext. 112. ESF

Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc., $100,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape to include outreach and communications; and the implementation of the conservation, trails, gateways, recreation, and infrastructure work plans to accomplish the goals of the partnership. Work to include a written summary report. Davitt Woodwell, [phone]. ESF

Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc., $32,000, Coordinate the PA Water Trail Program; provide technical assistance to water trail program managers; coordinate and fund the 2016 water trail managers mini-grant program; develop a sign guideline manual; and promote and market the PA Water Trails network. Work to include a written summary report. Frank Maguire, [phone]. ESF

Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc., $150,000, Coordinate and fund the Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape including production of newsletters and an annual report; coordinate and fund the 2016 mini-grant program; and host a northeast trails forum and 2016 trail symposium. Work to include a written summary report. Janet Sweeney, [phone]. ESF

Pennsylvania Land Trust Association, $120,000, Fund Conservation Easement Assistance Program 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, [phone]. Key - Land Trust

Pennsylvania Land Trust Association, $200,000, Provide outreach, education and technical assistance to conservation organizations and local government officials; develop conservation tools and guidance documents; organize conferences and trainings including the 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, [phone]. ESF and Key - Land Trust

Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, $60,000, Facilitate natural resource volunteer training courses in the middle and lower Susquehanna eco-regions and manage volunteer stewardship projects that offer natural resource education, outreach and public service in local communities. Work to include a written summary report. Michele Richards, [phone]. ESF

Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, Inc., $140,000, Provide technical assistance and training support to friends groups, volunteers, and state parks and forests staff; expand partnerships with the healthcare, business and tourism communities; provide conservation heritage education and public relations; and promote and support state park and forest recreation and visitation. Work to include a written summary report. Marci Mowery, [phone]. ESF

Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society, Inc., $210,000, Coordinate and fund initiatives related to the professional advancement of community recreation and parks. Work to include implementation of the marketing campaign; management of Get Outdoors PA; leadership of the Urban Parks and Recreation Alliance; coordination and funding of Recreation Technical Assistance grants; and provision of training support for DCNR. Work to include a written summary report. Kurt Baker, [phone] ext. 381. ESF

Pennsylvania Route 6 Alliance, $200,000, Conduct early implementation activities of the 2015 Management Action Plan update including the development of a plan for eastern and western corridor gateways; provide continued technical assistance to Route 6 Heritage Communities and host the 2016 community conference; coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives; and continue to develop and implement branding and marketing initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Terri Dennison, [phone]. HA

Pennsylvania Trout, Inc., $108,000, Coordinate the Pennsylvania Coldwater Heritage Partnership; coordinate and fund the 2016 Coldwater Heritage Partnership mini-grant program; host the 2016 Keystone Coldwater Conference; and provide training and technical assistance to protect headwaters and coldwater resources. Work to include a written summary report. Samantha A. Kutskel, [phone]. ESF

Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc., $66,000, Build regional capacity and brand awareness in the Pennsylvania Wilds Conservation Landscape; identify and implement an external lead structure for the PA Wilds; and promote natural and cultural assets within the region while building broad awareness. Work to include a written summary report. Tataboline Enos, [phone]. ESF

Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation, $200,000, Implement the Addition by Reduction Program; conduct a feasibility study for modifications to the RiverQuest vessel; install the Carrie Furnace Solar Energy project-Phase II; coordinate and fund the 2016 mini-grant program; develop marketing materials and initiatives; develop and facilitate educational workshops; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Jeffrey T. Leber, [phone] ext. 35. ESF and HA

Schuylkill River Greenway Association, $215,000, Further development of the Schuylkill River Trail; coordinate and fund the Resource Based Tourism segment of the 2016 Schuylkill Highlands mini-grant program and the 2016 Heritage Towns & Tours mini-grant program; implement the Bike Pottstown/Bike Schuylkill bike share program; manage the 2016 Schuylkill Watershed Congress; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Tim Fenchel, [phone]. ESF and HA

Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission, $100,000, Coordinate and fund the 2016 Southern Alleghenies Regional Greenways and Open Space Network mini-grant program to implement the regional greenway plan for Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties. Work to include a written summary report. Katie Kinka, [phone]. ESF

Susquehanna Heritage Corporation, $200,000, Implement of the Susquehanna Riverlands Tourism Development Group initiatives; establish the Zimmerman Center for Heritage as a gateway visitor center; participate in the development and implementation of a segment plan for the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail; conduct outreach and education activities; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Mark N. Platts, [phone] ext. 3. HA

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, $50,000, Development, deployment, and evaluation of the Nature Prescription pilot program at two locations of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; create a public website to inventory local recreation facilities; develop educational materials linking health benefits and outdoor recreation; provide training for medical staff; and evaluate short-term impacts. Work to include a written summary report. Gail Farmer, [phone] ext. 129. ESF

The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, $245,000, Implement the Susquehanna Greenway River Towns and Volunteer Stewardship programs; update the River Towns manual; coordinate special events, education and training activities; manage the West Branch and Lower North Branch Susquehanna River Water Trails; and continue to develop a bike, pedestrian, and river access transportation plan for the Susquehanna Greenway. Work to include a written summary report. Trish Carothers, [phone]. ESF

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $75,000, Assist land trust organizations with conducting ecological assessments to better inform parcel prioritization, protection, and management strategies. Work to include a written summary report. Jeff Wagner, [phone]. Key - Land Trust

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