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Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
The Community Conservation Partnerships Program
Presented by: Don Gephart, Recreation and Park Advisor
Southeast Region Office
Phone:(215) 560-1182
E-mail: [email protected]
www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Mission Statement
“To be a leader in establishing community conservation partnerships for advancing the greening of Pennsylvania, for protecting the Commonwealth’s natural and heritage resources and for providing recreational opportunities for all Pennsylvanian’s and visitors to enjoy”
The Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is Comprised of Four
Divisionsto Accomplish the Mission
• Grants Projects Management
• Greenways and Conservation Partnerships
• Regional Services
• Planning, Outreach and Technical Support
The Southeast Region• Service Area: 5 counties (Bucks, Chester,
Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia)• Population: 3,849,637 (2000 census)• Area: 2209.1 square miles or 4.9% of PA • 86,841acres of parks in year 2000• Top Recreation Participation
– Sightseeing, Swimming, Picnicking, Jogging/Fitness Walking, Bicycling, Hiking, Fishing, Boating, Basketball, Baseball/Softball (PA’s Recreation Plan 1991-1997)
• Top Recreation Needs– Environmental Education, Cultural Arts, Playground Programs,
Athletics/Sports Fields, Arts and Crafts/Hobbies, Fitness Programs, Adult Education, Fairs/Ethnic Cultural Events (PA’s Recreation Plan 1991-1997)
The Southeast Region
Map Courtesy of Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Community Conservation PartnershipsFunding Sources
• Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund Act• “Growing Greener” - Environmental Stewardship and
Watershed Protection Act• National Recreational Trails (Intermodal Surface
Transportation Enhancement Act)• Land and Water Conservation Fund Act• Snowmobile and All Terrain Vehicles Act
Keystone Recreation Park and Conservation Fund Act Program
• 293 Keystone Grants worth approximately $24,587,060 were awarded between 1995 and 1999 in Southeast PA to complete projects worth an estimated $85,930,829.
• For each dollar invested by the program in Southeast PA $3.49 was anticipated to be added from other sources to complete the projects.
Environmental Stewardship Fund “Growing Greener”
• $6 Million to be distributed in the next year state wide– Examples of projects in Southeast PA
• $500,000 awarded for a Tidal Schuylkill River Conservation Development Plan (Philadelphia)
• $100,000 awarded for the acquisition of approximately 60 acres of land along Valley Creek and Cedar Hollow Run in Treddyfrin Township (Chester)
Federally Funded Programs
• Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund– 216 projects on record, of which 73 are in
Boroughs and 63 are in Philadelphia
• National Recreational Trails– Mixed PA Special Appropriation and Federal
Intermodal Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA)
Eligible Applicants
• Municipalities, Municipal Authorities, Councils of Governments, Commissions, Appropriate/Authorized Organizations, and Pre-qualified Land Trusts
Appropriate/Authorized Organization
• An entity involved in research, restoration, rehabilitation, planning, acquisition,development, education, or other activities, which furthers the protection, enhancement, conservation, preservation, or enjoyment of this Commonwealth’s environmental, conservation, recreation or similar resources. The organization must be a tax-exempt institution under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and registered with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations, or an educational institution involved in these authorized activities.
Community Conservation Partnerships Program
Project Types
• Planning• Technical Assistance and Education Projects• Acquisition Projects• Development Projects• Federally Funded Projects
Planning and Technical Assistance Project Types
• Planning Project Types
– Comprehensive Recreation, Park, and Open Space Plans
– Conservation Plans– County Natural Area Inventories– Feasibility Studies– Greenway and Trail Plans– Master Site Plans – Rails-to-Trails Plans– Rivers Conservation Plans– Sound Land Use Plans
Planning Implementation and Technical Assistance Project Types
• Technical Assistance Projects– Education and Training– Circuit Rider Projects– Peer-to-Peer
Community Conservation Partnerships Program
Project Types
• Acquisition– Park and Recreation Areas– Greenways, Trails and Rivers Conservation– Rails-to-Trails– Natural and Critical Habitat
Community Conservation Partnerships Program
Development Project Types
• Park and Recreation Areas
• Greenways and Trails
• Rails-to-Trails
• River Conservation
Federally Funded Project Types
• Land and Water Conservation Fund Projects
• Recreational Trails Projects
Additional Technical Assistance Offered byThe Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
• Consultations• Publications
– A multitude of topics from Risk Management to Vandalism Control to Open Space Planning Guides are offered by the Bureau as well as a newsletter
• Workshops– Grants– Swimming Pool Management– Playground Safety– Citizens Symposium
• Personnel Referral Service• Partnership with the PA Recreation & Park
Society
Community Conservation Partnerships Program
Match for the Grant
•Minimum 50% match required for most applicants
•PA Recreational Trails requires a 20% match
•Municipal applicants with populations of less than 5,000 persons do not require a match for material costs
in development projects unless additional funds are requested above the $20,000 funding limit
Community Conservation Partnerships Program
Match for the Grant
•Cash
•Non-Cash
In Kind Services
Donated Services
Volunteer Services
Community Conservation Partnerships Program
Selection Criteria•Needs and Benefits Assessment
•Planning
•Site Compatibility/Environmental Impact
• DCNR Conservation Priorities
•Partnerships
• Grant Project Administration
• Previous Bureau Funding
Heritage Parks Project Grant Program
• Projects Defined and a Priority in the Management Action Plan for the Heritage Corridor– Schuylkill River Heritage Corridor– Delaware and Lehigh Canal National Heritage
Corridor and State Heritage Park
ROUND 6 YEAR '99-'00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11COUNTY SC LTA LTP PRD ZOO GREEN PEER MSDP RIVER ACQ PHPP TOTAL
1 BUCKS $19,600 $320,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 $40,000 $429,000 $468,000 $169,500 $1,451,1002 CHESTER $0 $670,000 $0 $282,000 $0 $0 $0 $32,300 $65,000 $500,000 $60,000 $1,609,3003 DELAWARE $15,000 $250,000 $0 $35,000 $0 $0 $0 $50,000 $0 $170,000 $0 $520,0004 MONTGOMERY $20,000 $0 $0 $352,500 $50,000 $17,500 $0 $32,500 $80,000 $788,500 $65,000 $1,406,0005 PHILADELPHIA $0 $0 $0 $1,100,000 $250,000 $0 $0 $500,000 $15,000 $0 $60,000 $1,925,0006 MULTIPLE $0 $0 $105,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $12,000 $117,000
REGION TOTAL $54,600 $1,240,000 $105,000 $1,769,500 $300,000 $17,500 $5,000 $654,800 $589,000 $1,926,500 $366,500 $6,911,400
Round 6 Year 2000
2% 21%
23%
7%20%
27%
1
2
3
4
5
6
Bucks
Chester
DelawareMontgomery
PhiladelphiaMultiple County
Community Conservation Partnership Grants 1999-2000
9%8%
28%
5% 1% 18%
0% 0%26%
1%
4%
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1999/2000 Grants Awarded in Southeast Pennsylvania
Community Conservation Partnerships Program
Prior to Application Contact
Your DCNR Regional Advisor
Southeast PA Regional Advisors
Don Gephart and Fran RubertE-mail: [email protected] [email protected]: (215)560-1182 (215) 560-1183
Address: Suite 908, State Office Building1400 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130