Kyle Shenk, [phone], Key Land Trust

Philadelphia

Fund for the Water Works, $60,000, Installation of a demonstration mussel hatchery at the Fairmount Water Works, Philadelphia. Work to include a project sign and other related site improvements. Karen Young, [phone], ESF

Philadelphia City Treasurer Department of Parks and Recreation, $300,000, Rehabilitation of Carroll Park, Philadelphia City. Work to include construction of a spray park; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, filtration and recirculation systems; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Nancy O'Donnell, [phone], Key - Community

Philadelphia City Treasurer Department of Parks and Recreation, $250,000, Rehabilitation of Fishtown Recreation Center, Philadelphia City. Work to include renovation of a basketball court; construction of pedestrian walkway, picnic area and stormwater management measures; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Nancy O'Donnell, [phone], Key - Community

Philadelphia City Treasurer Department of Parks and Recreation, $275,000, Rehabilitation of Fotterall Square, Philadelphia City. Work to include construction of entryway and pedestrian walkway; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Nancy O'Donnell, [phone], Key - Community

Philadelphia City Treasurer Department of Parks and Recreation, $500,000, Development of the MLK Drive Trail in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County. Work to include rehabilitation of approximately 4 miles of trail from Falls Bridge to the MLK Drive Bridge; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Robert Armstrong, [phone], Key - Community

Philadelphia City Treasurer Department of Parks and Recreation, $400,000, Rehabilitation of Centennial Commons in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia City. Work to include construction of nature play area, pavilion, pedestrian walkway, spray park, skate trail, seating areas and stormwater management measures; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, filtration and recirculation systems, utilities and lighting; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Chris Dougherty, [phone], Key - Community

Schuylkill River Development Corporation, $400,000, Prepare a trail study for the development of approximately 0.5 miles of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian Street to Grays Ferry Crescent in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County. Work to include a written, bound report. Joseph R. Syrnick PE, [phone] ext. 102, Key - Community

Spring Garden Community Development Corp, $300,000, Development of Green Street Park, Philadelphia City. Work to include construction of a dog park; installation of fencing and utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Justino Navarro, [phone], ESF

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, $80,000, Implement a nature prescription program; develop and conduct physician training; conduct park and trail audits in Philadelphia; develop prescription self-guided activities; and evaluate program results. Work to include a written summary report. Gail Farmer, [phone] ext. 129, ESF

Pike

The Nature Conservancy, $340,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 318 acres near Route 402 in Porter Township, Pike County for an addition to the Delaware State Forest and protection of the Bushkill watershed. Ellen Lott, [phone] ext. 320, Key - Land Trust

Potter and Tioga

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $45,000, Construction of approximately 15 acres of riparian forest buffers along waterways in the Kettle Creek Watershed, Potter and Tioga counties. Work to include landowner outreach and engagement; buffer plantings and post-planting establishment; and project sign and other related site improvements. Eli Long, [phone] ext. 5105, ESF

Schuylkill

Auburn Borough, $10,000, The (SC) Pilot Program- Planning Initiative will implement a structured community planning effort that will lead to the rehabilitation of the approximately 12 acre Auburn Borough Park in Auburn Borough, Schuylkill County. Work to include: Preparation of the site development and construction drawings, construction budget and bid packet. Mark Palerino, [phone], Key - Community

East Brunswick Township, $40,000, Rehabilitation and further development of East Brunswick Township Park, East Brunswick Township, Schuylkill 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. Thomas Strause, [phone], Key - Community

East Union Township, $10,000, The (SC) Pilot Program- Planning Initiative will implement a structured community planning effort that will lead to the development of approximately 10 acres of East Union Township Municipal Park in East Union Township, Schuylkill County. Work to include: Preparation of the site development and construction drawings, construction budget and bid packet. Lisa Davidson, [phone], Key – Community New Philadelphia Borough, $43,300, Development of the New Philadelphia Walking Trail in New Philadelphia Borough, Schuylkill County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.75 miles of trail around the perimeter of New Philadelphia Borough Recreation Area, rain garden, fishing pier; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, signage and other related site improvements. Frances Tkach, [phone] Key - Community

Orwigsburg Borough, $40,000, Rehabilitation of Memorial Playground, Orwigsburg Borough, Schuylkill County. Work to include construction of a basketball court; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Buddy Touchinsky, [phone], Key - Community

Schuylkill County, $250,000, Further development of Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County. Work to include construction of parking area, pavilion, comfort station, pedestrian walkway and stormwater management measures; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Drew Kline, [phone], Key - Community

Wayne Township, $62,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 17 acres along Long Run Road in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County for use as a community park providing both active and passive recreation opportunities. Mark A. Palerino, [phone] ext. 10, Key - Community

Wildlands Conservancy, Inc. $125,000, Payment toward the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 60 acres adjacent to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in East Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County for open space and viewshed protection. Dawn Gorham, [phone] ext. 117, Key - Community and Key - Land Trust

Snyder

Middlecreek Township, $40,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Middlecreek Nature Park, Middlecreek Township, Snyder County. Work to include construction of pavilion, pedestrian walkway, access drive and parking area; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jane Kessler, [phone], Key - Community

Somerset

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $174,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 106 acres along Laurel Hill Creek in Middle Creek Township, Somerset County for an addition to the Laurel Hill State Park and protection of wildlife habitat. Jane Menchyk, [phone], Key - Land Trust

Susquehanna

Clifford Township, $33,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 7.89 acres in Clifford Township, Susquehanna County for an addition to the Clifford Township Recreational Complex providing increased recreation opportunities. Sandra Wilmot, [phone], Key - Community

Forest City Borough, $40,000, Rehabilitation of Kennedy Park, Forest City Borough, Susquehanna County. Work to include renovation of basketball court and tennis court; construction of a pedestrian walkway; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Cindy Stone, [phone], Key - Community

Susquehanna Depot Borough, $250,000, Development of Ira Reynolds Riverfront Park, Susquehanna Depot Borough, Susquehanna County. Work to include construction of a pedestrian walkway, pavilion, ice skating rink, volleyball court and parking area; installation of fencing and lighting; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Margaret Biegert, [phone], Key - Community

Tioga

Mansfield Borough, $80,000, Rehabilitation of Graydon Scott South Academy Street Playground, Mansfield Borough, Tioga County. Work to include renovation of a basketball court; construction of a pavilion; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Shawn Forrest, [phone] ext. 5, Key - Community

Union

Lewisburg Borough, $250,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Kidsburg Park, Lewisburg Borough, Union County. Work to include stream restoration and public access; construction of pedestrian pathways; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and a nature play area; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Patricia M. Garrison, [phone], Key - Community

New Berlin Borough, $10,000, The (SC) Pilot Program- Planning Initiative will implement a structured community planning effort that will lead to the rehabilitation of the approximately 5 acre NBES Community Park in New Berlin Borough, Union County. Work to include: Preparation of the site development and construction drawings, construction budget and bid packet. Rebecca Witmer, [phone], Key - Community

Venango

Emlenton Borough, $10,000, The (SC) Pilot Program- Planning Initiative will implement a structured community planning effort that will lead to the rehabilitation and further development of the approximately 6 acre Hughes Park in Emlenton Borough, Venango County. Work to include: Preparation of the site rehabilitation and further development and construction drawings, construction budget and bid packet. Nancy Marano, [phone], Key - Community

Oil City, $62,000, Development of Erie to Pittsburgh Trail in Oil City, Venango County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.5 miles of trail from the Oil City Marina to the Justus Trail; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Kristin R. Arendash, [phone], Key - Community

Warren

Youngsville Borough, $10,000, The (SC) Pilot Program- Planning Initiative will implement a structured community planning effort that will lead to the rehabilitation and further development of the approximately 16 acre Hilltop Park in Youngsville Borough, Warren County. Work to include: Preparation of the site development and construction drawings, construction budget and bid packet. Lisa Hagberg, [phone] ext. 2, Key - Community

Washington

Peters Township, $250,000, Rehabilitation of Peterswood Park, Peters Township, Washington County. Work to include construction of a pavilion; installation of play equipment and fitness stations with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Michele Harmel, [phone], Key - Community

Westmoreland

Avonmore Borough, $10,000, The (SC) Pilot Program- Planning Initiative will implement a structured community planning effort that will lead to the rehabilitation and further development of the approximately 10 acre Pasternak Recreational Area in Avonmore Borough, Westmoreland County. Work to include: Preparation of the site development and construction drawings, construction budget and bid packet. Thomas Bellotti, [phone], Key - Community

Derry Township Municipal Authority, $474,000, Development of the Loyalhanna Trail in Derry and Salem townships and New Alexandria Borough, Westmoreland County. Work to include construction of approximately 4.7 miles of trail from Keystone State Park to New Alexandria Borough; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Kenneth Orie, [phone], Key - Community

Hempfield Township, $411,500, -Rehabilitation and further development of Hempfield Park, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. Work to include renovation of baseball field; construction of dugouts and parking areas; construction of dog park; installation of lighting, backstop, fencing and bleachers; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jason Winters, [phone] ext. 124, LWCF

Westmoreland County, $292,000, Rehabilitation and further development of Mammoth Park, Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County. Work to include renovation of tennis and deck hockey courts and giant slide; installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing and disc golf course; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jeffrey Richards, [phone], LWCF

Wyoming

Meshoppen Borough, $30,000, Prepare a Master Site Development Plan for the approximately 3 acre Meshoppen Borough Park, Meshoppen Borough, Wyoming County. Work to include a written, bound report. Herbert Bevan, [phone], Key - Community

York

Hellam Township, $10,000, Hire a peer consultant to prepare a regional parks and recreation study for municipalities of the Eastern York School District. Work to include a written, bound report. Key - Community

Jackson Township, $200,000, Development of Community Park, Jackson Township, York County. Work to include construction of multi-purpose fields, pavilion, parking area, pedestrian bridge and walkway; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Kate King, [phone] ext. 3, Key - Community

The Conservation Fund, $1,000,000, Payment toward the acquisition of approximately 564 acres located in Hellam Township, York County for increased public access to the Susquehanna River and the Mason Dixon Trail. Kyle Shenk, [phone], Key - Land Trust

York City, $473,000, Development of the York County Heritage Rail Trail in York City, York County. Work to include construction of approximately 0.6 miles of trail from Philadelphia Street to North George Street, lighting, roadway crossing, rail crossing and stormwater management measures; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. James E. Gross, [phone], Key - Community

Statewide/Regional

10000 Friends of Pennsylvania, $100,000, Conduct a pilot program to demonstrate how urban communities can use creative green placemaking to build stronger neighborhoods and document potential revitalization strategies for identified communities in the greater Pittsburgh region. Work to include a written, bound report. Jack Machek, [phone], ESF

Allegheny Ridge Corporation, $190,000, Implement the Kiski Valley Greenway Plan with a focus on trail development in Burrell Township, Indiana County, Salina and Avonmore boroughs, Westmoreland County; further development of Juniata River water trail access points; coordinate and fund activities of the Main Line Canal Greenway including the 2017 mini-grant program; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Jane E. Sheffield, [phone], HA

Appalachian Trail Conservancy, $150,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the South Mountain Partnership Conservation Landscape; conduct educational, outreach and capacity building meetings and events; coordinate and fund the 2017 mini-grant program; and implement findings of the cultural landscape study and phase one of the Go Local for Health wellness summit. Work to include a written summary report. Karen L. Lutz, [phone], ESF

DCNR Bureau of Forestry, $79,400, Maintenance of the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania. Work to include routine maintenance of approximately 45 miles of trail by three seasonal employees. Jason Hall, [phone], PRT

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc. $300,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape including an outdoor summit; continue facilitation of closing key gaps on the D&L Trail; update and implement the D&L signage and trail maintenance strategies; coordinate and fund the 2018 mini-grant program; conduct education and outreach; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Claire Sadler, [phone] ext. 226, ESF and HA Ducks Unlimited Inc. $70,000, Prepare conceptual design plans and permit packages for three wetland restoration projects in Sullivan, Mercer, and Lawrence counties. Work to include a written, bound report. Jim Feaga, [phone], Key - Land Trust

Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc. $220,000, Develop a region-wide strategy for promoting agricultural heritage; coordinate programs and activities on the north branch of the Susquehanna River; support heritage site improvement projects; implement the Endless Mountains Communications Strategy; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Hillary Robinson, [phone], HA HeritagePA, $65,000, Coordinate and fund activities of HeritagePA and implementation priorities of the 2015 Heritage Areas Strategic Plan. Work to include a written summary report. Donna R. Holdorf, [phone], HA Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, $220,000, Further coordination of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail including oversight of safety improvements from Elm to Park streets in Scranton City; implement a trail signage program; coordinate trail maintenance; coordinate the 2017 mini-grant program; conduct educational events and programs; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Linda Mlodzienski, [phone] ext. 8206, HA and Key - Community

Lancaster County Conservancy, $200,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape; advance land conservation, preservation and management; develop environmental education and wellness programs; and coordinate and fund the 2017 mini-grant program. Work to include a written summary report. Frederick N. Schroeder Jr. [phone] ext. 207, ESF

Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, Inc. $200,000, Coordinate and fund the 2017 mini-grant program; expand outreach to increase partner organization capacity; conduct public programs; create a Lincoln Highway curriculum program; undertake improvements to the state-route 259 site; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Olga Herbert, [phone], HA

Lumber Heritage Region of PA, Inc. $100,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Lumber Heritage Region including the 2017 mini-grant program; development of tour itinerary templates and engagement of potential partner sites; conduct education and outreach programs; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Michael Wennin, [phone], HA

National Audubon Society, Inc. $200,000, Expand parcel analysis for the Kittatinny Ridge corridor; develop a water resource conservation analysis; coordinate and fund the 2017 mini-grant program; conduct municipal outreach and public engagement; implement Coldwater Heritage plans; and hold one regional science summit. Work to include a written summary report. Jeanne M. Barrett Ortiz, [phone], ESF

National Road Heritage Corridor, $180,000, Further assist Fayette County in developing the Sheepskin Trail; coordinate and fund the 2017 mini-grant program; further implementation of the Monongahela River Town Action Plan; launch the pilot National Road Town project; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Donna Holdorf, [phone], HA