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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants November 2008 * Funded with federal transportation funds that require federal approval. Statewide/Regional Grants Allegheny Ridge Corporation, $100,000, Mainline Canal Greenway, coordinate, manage and provide outreach for 2008 - 2009 to implement the Main Line Canal Greenway Plan, including assistance with feasibility planning and coordination for five trail sections and implementing trailhead interpretation in targeted communities. Develop and activate a new Main Line Canal Greenway web site. Produce water trail maps for the Kiski-Conemaugh portion of the Greenway. Conduct workshops on greenway and watershed plan implementation and convene a Greenway-wide workshop to spearhead the development of a greenway alliance. Jane Sheffield, (814) 940-1922. Allegheny Ridge Corporation, $52,600 to carry out various special purpose studies and implementation projects. Jane Sheffield, (814) 940-1922. Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc., $42,500, TreeVitalize Riparian Buffer Program, provide at least 10 educational riparian buffer workshops within targeted TreeVitalize metropolitan areas. Provide those communities with the Alliance’s StreamReleaf Riparian Buffer Toolkit, a site specific riparian buffer maintenance plan, and develop a long-term buffer maintenance agreement. Rebecca Wertime, (717) 737- 8622. American Littoral Society/Delaware Riverkeeper Network, $42,900, Schuylkill Watershed Congresses, organize and present three annual Schuylkill Watersheds Congresses (2009-2011). Chari Towne, (215) 369-1188. Appalachian Mountain Club, $75,000, Pennsylvania Highlands Outreach and Trail Project, implement the PA Highlands Coalition Committee’s Strategic Plan goals by developing a tracking system and GIS data clearinghouse, and communications plan and organizational improvements for the Committee. Kristen Sykes, (610) 868-6903. Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc., $100,000, TreeVitalize Riparian Buffer Technical Assistance, identify public and private lands where riparian forest buffers are needed within the TreeVitalize Program's metropolitan areas of the state; assist municipalities, non-profit organizations, and private landowners in accessing funds available for riparian forest buffers, and provide on-site technical assistance to ensure the successful establishment of the buffers. David Wise, (717) 234-5550. Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc., $100,000 to carry out various special purpose studies and implementation projects. Allen Sachse, (610) 923-3548. Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc., $43,900 to carry out various special purpose studies and implementation projects. Philip Swank, (570) 265-1528. GreenSpace Alliance, $75,000, analyze the Regional Green Plan priority areas to identify municipalities without a local open space funding initiative and formulate a strategy to encourage local adoption. Create a partnership to implement a Southeast PA Open Space Economic Benefits Study. Implement the Green

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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants

November 2008 * Funded with federal transportation funds that require federal approval. Statewide/Regional Grants Allegheny Ridge Corporation, $100,000, Mainline Canal Greenway, coordinate, manage and provide outreach for 2008 - 2009 to implement the Main Line Canal Greenway Plan, including assistance with feasibility planning and coordination for five trail sections and implementing trailhead interpretation in targeted communities. Develop and activate a new Main Line Canal Greenway web site. Produce water trail maps for the Kiski-Conemaugh portion of the Greenway. Conduct workshops on greenway and watershed plan implementation and convene a Greenway-wide workshop to spearhead the development of a greenway alliance. Jane Sheffield, (814) 940-1922. Allegheny Ridge Corporation, $52,600 to carry out various special purpose studies and implementation projects. Jane Sheffield, (814) 940-1922. Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc., $42,500, TreeVitalize Riparian Buffer Program, provide at least 10 educational riparian buffer workshops within targeted TreeVitalize metropolitan areas. Provide those communities with the Alliance’s StreamReleaf Riparian Buffer Toolkit, a site specific riparian buffer maintenance plan, and develop a long-term buffer maintenance agreement. Rebecca Wertime, (717) 737-8622. American Littoral Society/Delaware Riverkeeper Network, $42,900, Schuylkill Watershed Congresses, organize and present three annual Schuylkill Watersheds Congresses (2009-2011). Chari Towne, (215) 369-1188. Appalachian Mountain Club, $75,000, Pennsylvania Highlands Outreach and Trail Project, implement the PA Highlands Coalition Committee’s Strategic Plan goals by developing a tracking system and GIS data clearinghouse, and communications plan and organizational improvements for the Committee. Kristen Sykes, (610) 868-6903. Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc., $100,000, TreeVitalize Riparian Buffer Technical Assistance, identify public and private lands where riparian forest buffers are needed within the TreeVitalize Program's metropolitan areas of the state; assist municipalities, non-profit organizations, and private landowners in accessing funds available for riparian forest buffers, and provide on-site technical assistance to ensure the successful establishment of the buffers. David Wise, (717) 234-5550. Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc., $100,000 to carry out various special purpose studies and implementation projects. Allen Sachse, (610) 923-3548. Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc., $43,900 to carry out various special purpose studies and implementation projects. Philip Swank, (570) 265-1528. GreenSpace Alliance, $75,000, analyze the Regional Green Plan priority areas to identify municipalities without a local open space funding initiative and formulate a strategy to encourage local adoption. Create a partnership to implement a Southeast PA Open Space Economic Benefits Study. Implement the Green

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Space Alliance Communications Plan to include web site expansion and various e-communications. Develop a strategic action plan for a new priority landscape area. Judy Jengo, (215) 592-7020. *Keystone Trails Association, $67,400, Keystone Trails Association Consolidated Grants Program, administer a mini-grant program for trail improvement, maintenance and construction projects for hiking trails throughout Pennsylvania. Curt Ashenfelter, (717) 238-7017. Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, $50,000 to carry out various implementation projects. Natalie Solfanelli, (570) 963-6730. Lancaster-York Heritage Region, $75,000 to carry out various special purpose studies. Mark Platts, (717) 252-0229. Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, Inc., $75,000 to carry out various special purpose studies and implementation projects. Olga Herbert, (724) 238-9030. Little Juniata River Association, $100,000, river access acquisitions, payment toward the acquisition of conservation easements on parcels along the Little Juniata River, Spruce Creek and Juniata River (Frankstown Branch) in Blair and Huntingdon counties for riparian buffers and public fishing areas. William Anderson, (814) 684-5922. Lumber Heritage Region of PA, Inc., and $81,700 to carry out various implementation projects. Mike Wennin, (814) 486-0213. National Audubon Society, Inc., $100,000, Kittatinny Ridge Important Bird Area Implementation, expand the Kittatinny Alliance by implementing a municipal and landowner outreach program for the Kittatinny Ridge. The program includes: developing strategic implementation strategies, advancing best conservation practices by habitat type, assessing conservation readiness in municipalities, and educating landowners and municipal officials about conservation practices. Kim Van Fleet, (717) 213-6880. National Road Heritage Corridor, $50,000 to carry out various implementation projects. Donna Holdorf, (724) 437-9877. Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $100,000, Growing Greener - Conservation By Design 2008-2009, provide education, technical assistance, and products to convey the conservation subdivision message to growing municipalities. Ann Hutchinson, (610) 353-5640. Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism, $45,000 to carry out various special purpose studies and implementation projects. Marilyn Black, (814) 677-3152. PA CleanWays, Inc., $90,000, Adopt-A-Greenway Project, administer the statewide Adopt-A-Greenway Project and provide for greenway signage, complete up to 5 illegal dumpsite cleanups in greenways and develop a children’s activity booklet, Open Your Eyes to Litter in a Greenway. Heidi Pedicone, (724) 836-4121. Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc., $141,000, Water Trails and Greenways, continue development of the Pennsylvania Water Trails Program by promoting, marketing and managing the system; providing technical assistance to sponsoring organizations; update and publish the Creating Connections Manual; undertake two East Coast Greenway Projects, develop signage for the greenway through Philadelphia and design of the 58th street connector from Bartram’s Garden to the Cobbs Creek Trail; promote and create

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stewardship in the Tidal Delaware Water Trail through an “adopt a site” program, the development of signage, and a public outreach and marketing campaign. Davitt Woodwell, (412) 481-9400.

Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc., $62,000, River Conservation Plan Implementation, prepare a fishing and boating access and water trail feasibility study for the Catawissa Creek Watershed in Columbia, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties and a trail/greenway feasibility/master plan for the Harvey’s Creek Watershed in Luzerne County. Davitt Woodwell, (412) 481-9400. Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc., $653,000, coordinate the activities of the Laurel Highlands and Pocono Forest and Waters Conservation Landscape Initiatives, including administering a mini-grant program; produce a comprehensive evaluation of the CLI program and provide technical assistance on the formation of Environmental Advisory Councils. Davitt Woodwell, (412) 481-9400. Pennsylvania Land Trust Association, $100,000, Conservation Easement Assistance Program, provide small grants to land trusts to help cover the administrative costs of acquiring conservation easements. Andrew Loza, (717) 230-8560. Pennsylvania Land Trust Association, $200,000, Education and Technical Assistance Program, provide conservation education, training and technical assistance services for 2009-2010 to include development of the conservation toolbox, developing a model purchase/sale agreement for conservation acquisitions, providing technical assistance regarding achieving conservation excellence and conformity with Land Trust Standards and Practices, phase 1 of land trust response to climate change, planning and implementation of the annual PA Land Conservation Conference, managing the Conservation Easement Assistance Program, and producing other educational resources. Andrew Loza, (717) 230-8560. Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, Inc., $170,000, Friends Groups’ Assistance Program, provide training and technical assistance to existing friends groups and expand the network of groups and volunteers statewide. Develop a prototype youth group to engage youth in outdoor activities and volunteerism, continue matching grant program, and organize and support educational events. Marci Mowery, (717) 236-7644. Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society, Inc., $150,000, Recreation and Park Education and Technical Assistance Project, assist DCNR with the provision of recreation and park education, training and technical assistance services through the writing of publications, manuals, and other written materials; conducting research and surveys; convening workshops and conferences; support for the RecTAP Program, and an expanded quality maintenance initiative. Robert Griffith, (814) 234-4272. *Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society, Inc., $95,600, Trails Training Project, conduct a comprehensive scope of trail and trail safety education programs for trail planners, builders and managers and others involved with motorized and non-motorized trails. Robert Griffith, (814) 234-4272. Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Corporation, $55,000 to carry out various special purpose studies and implementation projects. Terri Dennison, (814) 435-7706. Pennsylvania Trout, Inc., $85,000, Coldwater Heritage Partnership Program, administer and coordinate the Coldwater Heritage Partnership Program for the 2009 – 2010 season, and host the 10th Keystone Coldwater Conference. Fund at least eight Coldwater Conservation Planning and/or implementation grants. Deborah Nardone, (814) 627-5082.

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Preservation Pennsylvania, Inc., $300,000, Establish and manage a public involvement clearinghouse for issues affecting historic properties related to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and development of workshops to educate the public and interested parties; and plan, organize, coordinate, and promote the combined 2009 and 2010 Pennsylvania Heritage Partnerships and Byways to the Past conferences. Melinda Crawford, (717) 234-2310. Rails-To-Trails Conservancy, Inc., $100,000 to support the Greenway Sojourn 2010 and statewide Technical Assistance Program by producing the 2010 Greenway Sojourn; administering a mini-grant program for trail improvement projects; conducting a trail user survey for one rail-trail in PA, and providing Technical Assistance to rail trail organizations. Patricia Tomes, (717) 238-1717. Schuylkill River Greenway Association, $98,800 to carry out various special purpose studies and implementation projects. Kurt Zwikl, (484) 945-0200. Steel Industry Heritage Corporation, $52,500 to carry out various special purpose studies and implementation projects. August Carlino, (412) 464-4020. The Conservation Fund, $100,000, Better Models for PA Conservation Landscapes, provide training and technical assistance to targeted communities within the DCNR Conservation Landscapes. Work will include intensive training sessions on gateway community strategies and better models for development. Kendra Briechle, (717) 230-8166. The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, $200,000, coordinate, manage and provide outreach for 2009-2010 for the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership to implement the Susquehanna Greenway Strategic Plan. Gary Bloss, (570) 522-7211. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $70,000, Outreach and Technical Assistance for Conservation of Seasonal Pools by updating and developing internet mapping capabilities of the Pennsylvania Seasonal Pool Registry. Develop and produce educational outreach materials targeted at private and public land owners. Provide conservation planning services, general information exchange, and land protection assistance for seasonal (vernal) pool conservation. Develop a pilot restoration site in the South Mountain Region. Ephraim Zimmerman, (412) 586-2334. WITF, Inc., $120,000 for Explore PA to produce seasons five and six of Explore PA, WITF’s television travel series and create a diverse array of multi-platform new media elements to allow for broader distribution of the program. Cara Fry, (717) 910-2848. Grants Alphabetically by Applicant by County Adams *DCNR-Bureau of Forestry-Dist. 1, $80,000 for the Log Sled Trail to include further development of the trail in Menallen Township to resurface approximately 2.0 miles of trail, drainage improvements; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Levi Gelnett, (717) 352-2211. Littlestown Borough, $40,000 for Crouse Park Rehabilitation in Littlestown Borough to include the reconstruction and upgrade of the pavilion and cupola; ADA access, landscaping, project sign, and other related site improvements. Linda Hess, (717) 359-5101. Adams, Cumberland and Franklin

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Appalachian Trail Conservancy, $100,000 for implementation of the South Mountain Conservation Landscape Initiative to include coordination of the activities of the 2008-2010 work plan, supporting the sub-landscape lead partners, and development and implementation of land protection strategies. Karen Lutz, (717) 258-5771. Allegheny Allegheny Land Trust, $39,000 for the Liberty Valley BDA Acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 40 acres adjacent to Dead Mans Hollow Conservation Area and along the Youghiogheny River in Lincoln Borough and Elizabeth Township for preservation of a natural area. Roy Kraynyk, (412) 741-2750. Edgeworth Borough, $10,000, Ohio River Access Study, prepare a feasibility study to determine potential public access points to the Ohio River and identify properties that contain invasive species and pollution along approximately 2.5 miles of the Route 65 corridor in Edgeworth and Sewickley Boroughs. Martin McDaniel, (412) 741-2866. Elizabeth Township, $307,000, Chapel Fellowship and Quail Creek acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 30 acres off Chapel Drive for a community center and active and passive recreation. Malisa Migliori, (412) 751-2880. Harrison Township, $41,000, Natrona Recreation and Art Park, further development of the Natrona Recreation and Art Park to include the construction of a concession stand; ADA access, landscaping and other related site improvements. Faith Payne, (724) 226-1393. *Montour Trail Council, $221,500, Montour Trail development, further development of the Montour Trail in South Park Township to include the construction of approximately 0.75 miles of trail from Triphammer Road to Piney Fork Road; site preparation, construction of wingwalls, drainage improvements, ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. David Wright, (412) 350-6645. Oakmont Borough, $22,500, Riverview Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 14-acre Riverview Park and a feasibility study to determine the need to rehabilitate, update, expand or reprogram the existing recreational center. Michael Federici, (412) 828-3232. Pittsburgh City, $250,000, TreeVitalize Southwest, continue the tree cover program in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, work to include management and administration, education and technical assistance, research, capacity building, and developing regional partnerships to address reforestation, tree planting and other environmental stewardship, natural resources protection and sustainable growth issues. Dan Sentz, (412) 255-2233. Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, $250,000, Frick Park Trail rehabilitation: Fall Ravine Trail, 0.45 miles, Lower North Braddock Trail, 0.42 miles, Upper Braddock Trail 0.57 miles and Lower South Braddock Trail, 0.43 miles. Work to include reconstruction, drainage improvements, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Roy Lenhardt, (412) 682-7275. Port Vue Borough, $13,500, Community Center study, prepare a feasibility study to examine potential development of a Regional Recreational Center. Joan Winters, (412) 664-9323. Regional Trail Corporation, $500,000, The Great Allegheny Passage - Port Perry Bridge, further development of The Great Allegheny Passage in Duquesne to include the construction of the Port Perry

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Bridge and trail approaches; installation of fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and related improvements. Jack Paullik, (724) 787-5623. Rosslyn Farms Borough, $73,300, Borough Park Rehabilitation, work to include resurfacing of tennis courts; installation of drainage improvements, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Isabel Ford, (412) 279-7039. Sewickley Borough, $100,000, Sewickley Valley Rivers plan, complete a rivers conservation plan for the Sewickley Valley region of Allegheny County that extends from Franklin Park Borough to Leet Township and encompasses the Little Sewickley Creek and its tributaries along with the Kilbuck Run and Tom’s Run waters. Kevin Flannery, (412) 741-4015. South Fayette Township, $17,000, Municipal Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for a 15-acre undeveloped site adjacent to Morgan Drive. Jerry Males, (412) 221-8700. Steel City Rowing Club, $70,300, Verona Riverfront acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 1 acre south of and adjacent to Verona Alley and running from the Allegheny River, past Arch Street to Penn Street in Penn Hills Township for passive recreation. Dori Tompa, (412) 828-5565. Allegheny, Westmoreland Regional Trail Corporation, $25,000, Turtle Creek Gorge Greenway plan, prepare a greenways plan for the 6 mile segment of the Turtle Creek from Duff Park in Murrysville Municipality, Westmoreland County to Trafford Borough, Allegheny County. Malcolm Sias, (724) 830-3968. Armstrong Armstrong County, $350,000, Belmont Complex rehabilitation of the Belmont Complex in East Franklin Township, work to include upgrades to the refrigeration and dehumidification systems for the ice rink, balcony/bleacher replacement; installation of dasher boards, utilities; ADA access and related site improvements. Gary Montebell, (724) 548-1067. Burrell Township, $28,400, further development of Community Park to include construction of a pavilion; installation of utilities, ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Adrienne Commodore, (724) 548-3223. Parker City, $22,700, Parker's Boat Launch, further development of Parker's Boat Launch Area to include the construction of a prefabricated comfort station; installation of utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. William McCall, (724) 399-0076. Rural Valley Borough, $30,500, Shannock Valley Community Park rehabilitation, work to include construction of dugouts; installation of fencing; ADA access, landscaping. signage, and other related site improvements. Jennifer Bellas, (724) 548-3224. West Kittanning Borough, $34,300, West Kittanning Park rehabilitation, work to include installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jennifer Bellas, (724) 548-3224. Beaver Aliquippa City, $20,000, Swimming Pool Feasibility Study, examine the feasibility of rehabilitating the Community Swimming Pool located in Aliquippa. Thomas Stoner, (724) 375-5188.

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Beaver County, $300,000, Bridgewater Crossing Riverfront Park and Trail development, work to include the construction of a retaining wall and railings, pedestrian trail; installation of lighting, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping and related site improvements. Laura Rubino, (724) 728-8610. Patterson Heights Borough, $21,300, Patterson Heights Park rehabilitation, work to include the construction of basketball courts; installation of a butterfly/bird landscape area; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and related site improvements. Sherrie Nichols, (724) 561-2412. Rochester Township, $40,000, Gallo Park Rehabilitation, work to include the construction of a gazebo; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Carolyn Verszyla, (724) 774-0135. South Beaver Township, $28,400, Township Park Rehabilitation, work to include construction of a basketball court; installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing, fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Carol Miller, (724) 846-9320. Bedford *Breezewood Proving Grounds, Inc., $52,000, Equipment Purchase, purchase of trail maintenance equipment for 3 miles of wooded trails and 3 track facilities at Breezewood Proving Grounds in Monroe Township. Brian Harris, (570) 596-3077. Broad Top Township, $78,300, Broad Top Township Rail Trail acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 51 acres of railroad right of way that will add about 7 miles of additional trail to the existing Broad Top Township Rail Trail and Greenway project. Ernest Fuller, (814) 928-5253. Kimmel Township, $26,000, Queen Community Center Park rehabilitation, work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Lester Musselman, (814) 239-2001. Bedford, Fulton Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $15,000, Implementation Services - Conservation & Greenways, develop ecological, management and protection priorities for two to four conservation greenways identified in the Southern Alleghenies Greenways and Open Space Network Plan. Jeff Wagner, (412) 586-2392. Berks Berks County Conservancy, $11,600, Neversink-Pendora-Antietam Trail development, further development of the Trail in Reading to include installation of trail signage and other related site improvements. John Hackman, (610) 372-4992. Boyertown Borough, $83,000, Community Park development, work to include the installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing, site amenities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Patricia Spaide, (610) 369-3028. Fleetwood Borough, $40,000, Community Park rehabilitation, work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, fencing, ADA access, site amenities, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Tammy Lee Gore, (610) 944-1660. Reading City, $18,000, Angelica Creek Trail development in Reading, work to include the construction of approximately 0.28 mile connector trail between the Schuylkill River Trail and the Angelica Creek Trail,

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drainage improvements, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Cindy DeGroote, (610) 655-6076. Reading City, $100,000, Northmont Playground rehabilitation, work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surface; installation of baseball backstop and fencing, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Cindy DeGroote, (610) 655-6076. Schuylkill River Greenway Association, $28,400, Leesport acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 10 acres off of Bellemans Church Road in Ontelaunee Township for greenway and trails. Robert Folwell, (610) 484-0200. Berks, Lehigh Wildlands Conservancy, Inc., $20,000, Landowner Outreach & Stream Restoration, establish a work group of stakeholders to identify the most impaired stream reaches in the Little Lehigh Creek Watershed in Longswamp Township in Berks County, and Lower Macungie and Salisbury townships and Allentown in Lehigh County. Conduct visual assessments, identify and prioritize parcels where stream restoration projects can be completed. Create a list of interested landowners. Conduct landowner outreach and education with interested landowners. Kristie Fach, (610) 965-4397. Blair Logan Township, $74,600, Wellness Trail development, work to include the construction of an approximately 0.25 mile walking loop, beginning and ending at the Township Municipal Building and pavilion, installation of fitness stations; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Tiffany Noonan, (814) 944-5349. Rails-To-Trails of Central Pennsylvania, Inc., $22,500, Lower Trail Gap study, prepare a feasibility study for the development of 12 miles of a multi-use rail-trail connecting the existing Lower Trail in Frankstown Township to the 6-Through-10 Trail in Juniata Township. Karl King, (814) 940-1922. Bucks Bristol Borough, $250,000, Jefferson Avenue Recreational Complex development, work to include the construction of comfort station/concession stand, pedestrian walkways, dugouts; installation of field lighting, site utilities, play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. James Dillon, (215) 788-3828. Chalfont Borough, $18,600, Municipal Park plans, prepare master site development plans for four parks totaling approximately 40-acres including Twin Streams Park, Fairview Park, Kelley Park and Krupp Park. Melissa Shafer, (215) 822-7295. Doylestown Township, $17,500 Community Trail Connector study, prepare a feasibility study for development of trail segments to connect the Doylestown Community Bike and Hike System and Chalfont-New Britain Tri-municipal Trail Network to Peace Valley County Park in Doylestown and New Britain townships. Stephanie Mason, (215) 348-9915. Durham Township, $298,000 Wallace Frank Conservation easement, payment toward the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 72 acres for preservation of natural area and habitat and passive recreation. Laura Baird, (215) 345-7020. Heritage Conservancy, $16,000, Honey Hollow plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 114-acre Honey Hollow site in Solebury Township. Ksenia Rudensiuk, (215) 345-7020.

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Heritage Conservancy, $179,000, Farbotnik Conservation easement, payment toward the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 85 acres along Old Schoolhouse Way in Nockamixon Township for preservation of forestland and critical habitat. Laura Baird, (215) 345-7020. Heritage Conservancy, $38,500, Bellwood Preserve North plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 66-acre Bellwood Preserve North in Northampton Township. Karen Williamson, (215) 345-7020. Morrisville Borough, $62,900, Williamson Park development, work to include the construction of approximately 0.22 mile of pedestrian walkway within the park and connect to the Delaware & Lehigh Canal, and the River Levee Trail; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. George Mount, (215) 295-8181. Newtown Township, $20,000, Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan, update this plan for the Township. William Wert, (215) 968-2800. Newtown Borough, $12,100, Newtown Creek Watershed Conservation plan, prepare a Watershed Conservation and Greenway Plan for the Newtown Creek Watershed. Mike Sellers, (215) 968-7829. Quakertown Borough, $20,000, Krupps Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for development of the 17-acre Krupps Park in Quakertown Borough and Richland Township. Gerald DeFelicis, (215) 361-6050. Riegelsville Borough, $19,500, multiple planning projects, prepare a comprehensive recreation, park, and open space plan for the Borough along with a master site development plans for the 7.5-acre Municipal Park and 11-acre Cedar Tract, including north/south trail connectors through the Borough. Thomas Stinnett, (610) 749-2726. Butler Fairview Borough, $28,000, further development of Borough Park, to include construction of a basketball court; installation of bleachers; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Gary Pinkerton, (724) 284-5383. Harrisville Borough, $26,000, further development of Community Park, to include the construction and installation of a skate park; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Gary Pinkerton, (724) 284-5383. Cambria Jackson Township, $74,500, Leidy Park Addition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 2 acres along Leidy Lane and adjacent to existing Leidy Lane Park for increased recreational opportunities. Larry Custer, (814) 472-6711. Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, $250,000, Tech Park Riverwalk, development of Tech Park Riverwalk to include construction of public plaza and pedestrian walkways; installation of utilities and site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Deborah Walter, (814) 535-6564. Carbon

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Bowmanstown Borough, $40,000 further development of Borough Park, work to include the construction of a basketball court, parking area, Installation of fencing, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Norman Engle, (610) 852-2455. Lansford Borough, $30,000, further development of Ashton Hill Community Park, work to include the construction of a skate park, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Karen Burrell, (570) 645-3900. Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton Lehigh Gap Nature Center, $200,000, further development of the Center in Washington and East Penn Townships, Lehigh and Carbon counties, work to include construction of a visitor and education center; access road, comfort station; approximately 8.0 miles of trail; pavilion; observation deck; installation of utilities, landscaping signage and related site improvements. Dan Kunkle, (610) 760-8889. Centre Centre Regional Recreation Authority, $375,000, rehabilitation of William L. Welch Community Swimming Pool in State College Borough, work to include the construction of a leisure pool and bathhouse; installation of water features, fencing, utilities, site amenities; ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. Ronald Woodhead, (814) 231-3071. ClearWater Conservancy of Central PA, Inc., $447,000, Strouse Property acquisition and easement, payment toward the acquisition in fee and easement on approximately 260 acres on Tussey Mountain and along US 322 in Potter Township for passive recreation and habitat and headwater protection. William Hilshey, (814) 237-0400. *Pennsylvania State University, $173,200, Musser Gap Greenway development in Ferguson Township, work to include the construction of approximately 1.3 miles of trail from the Musser Gap parking area to Blue Course Drive; pedestrian bridge, drainage improvements; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Judith Larkin, (814) 863-3304. State College Borough, $36,700, Westerly Parkway - Wetland Education development, work to include construction of habitat structures and pedestrian walkways; installation of fencing and interpretive signage; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and related site improvements. Alan Sam, (814) 234-7145. Centre, Clinton *DCNR-Bureau of Forestry-Dist. 10, $161,400, Equipment Purchase, purchase of two tractors and attachments to maintain approximately 425 miles of ATV and snowmobile trails in Sproul State Forest. Robert Fitterling, (570) 923-6011. Chester Chester County, $250,000, development of Exton Park, work to include the construction of a restroom, entry drive and parking lot, pedestrian trails; installation of utilities, ADA access, site amenities, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. David Stauffer, (610) 344-6415. Bradford Township, $300,000, Schramm acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 38 acres along Sconnelltown Road for habitat protection and passive recreation. Michael Lynch, (610) 436-5108.

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East Brandywine Township, $30,700, Bondsville Mill Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 25-acre Bondsville Mill Park. Scott Piersol, (610) 269-8230. East Goshen Township, $58,600, Applebrook Path development, work to include the construction of approximately one mile of path between East Goshen Township Park and Willistown Township athletic fields; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and related site improvements. Louis Smith, (610) 692-7171. Franklin Township, $500,000, Annand acquisition in the White Clay Greenway, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 61 acres along Chesterville and Creek Roads for a municipal park and nature preserve. Phil Geoghegan, (610) 255-5212. Franklin Township, $500,000, Miller Property acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 91 acres off Parsons Road for a municipal park with active and passive recreation. Phil Geoghegan, (610) 255-5212. Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $494,000, Morris Property acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 33 acres along Chesterfield Road in Franklin Township for habitat preservation. Jack Stefferud, (610) 353-5587. Natural Lands Trust, Inc., $1,627,000, Wilkinson Property acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 112 acres along Peacedale Road and Walker Road in Franklin Township for habitat and open space preservation. Diane Rosencrance, (610) 353-5587. New Garden Township, $188,000, further development of New Garden Park, work to include the construction of soccer fields, pedestrian walkways, parking area; storm water infiltration basins; installation site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Carmen Raddi, (610) 268-2915. North Coventry Township, $875,000, Bentley acquisition in Coventry Woods, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 115 acres off Jones Road in North Coventry, South Coventry and Warwick Townships for passive recreation, open space and stream protection. Kevin Hennessey, (610) 323-1694. North Coventry Township, $850,000, Hill School acquisition in Coventry Woods, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 96 acres along Hill Camp Road at Rock Run in North Coventry and Warwick townships for habitat and stream protection. Kevin Hennessey, (610) 323-1694. South Coventry Township, $21,900, Woody's Woods plan, prepare a master site and conservation plan for the 251.5-acre Woody’s Woods. Mildred Donnell, (610) 469-0444. Thornbury Township, $200,000 Waln Run Park development, work to include the construction of an entrance drive, parking area, pedestrian bridge, walkways, gazebo, rain garden, erosion and sedimentation control measures, installation of site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, sign and other related site improvements. Cary Vargo, (610) 399-1425. West Bradford Township, $100,000, East Branch Brandywine Trail development in West and East Bradford Townships, work to include the construction of approximately 1.6 miles of trail between The Struble Trail and the Chester Valley Trail, trailheads; reconstruction of trail bridge; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Vincent Visoskas, (610) 269-4174.

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Clarion Clarion Borough, $55,700, Toby Boat Launch Area rehabilitation, work to include construction of a boat launch and boat dock, parking, access road; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Nancy Freenock, (814) 226-7707. Redbank Valley Park Commission, $18,800, Redbank Valley Municipal Park rehabilitation in Redbank Township, work to include the resurfacing of tennis courts; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Justin Clouse, (814) 365-5924. Union Area Council of Governments, $65,000, Union COG-Sligo Pool rehabilitation in Sligo, work to include installation of filtration and chemical systems; pool drains, construction of a pool ramp, ADA access, sign and other related site improvements. Mary Ann Wise, (814) 473-6167. Clearfield Clearfield Borough, $150,000, rehabilitation and further development of Upper Witmer Park, Riverwalk, and Bucky Strunk Memorial Field: Upper Witmer Park – work to include the installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; construction of a pedestrian walkway; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements; . Riverwalk – work to include the construction of a pedestrian walkway commencing at Bridge Street along the eastern shoreline to South Second Street; installation of lighting, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements; Bucky Strunk Memorial Field – work to include the installation of lighting; ADA access, landscaping, sign and other related site improvements. Leslie Stott, (814) 765-7817. Curwensville Borough, $20,000, Irvin Park rehabilitation, work to include the renovation of a ball field; installation of fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Ron Johnson, (814) 765-4320. Clinton Flemington Borough, $13,000, Grove Community Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 5-acre Grove Community Park. Charity Chaplain, (570) 748-7488. Western Clinton County Recreation Authority, $12,700, Recreation Center feasibility study, determine the need to rehabilitate, update, expand or reprogram the existing Recreation Center in Renovo Borough. John Wasserman, (570) 923-1805. Columbia Bloomsburg, $244,000, Bloomsburg Park rehabilitation, work to include construction of tennis courts, parking, and pedestrian walkways; installation of utilities and lighting; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Carol Mas, (570) 784-7123. *Millville Area School District, $171,200, Active School/Active Community Walking Trails development in Millville Borough and Greenwood Township, work to include the construction of approximately 1.5 miles of walking trails, pedestrian bridge, trailhead kiosks; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. David Bowser, (570) 458-5538. Columbia, Northumberland, Schuylkill Mahanoy Creek Watershed Association, $60,000, Mahanoy Creek Watershed plan, prepare a Rivers Conservation Plan for the Mahanoy Creek Watershed. James Chappell, (570) 640-1602.

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Crawford Envision Linesville, Inc., $17,500, Spillway-to-Townline Road Trail study, prepare a feasibility study for a future rail-trail in the 5-acre area between the spillway in Pymatuning State Park to Townville Road in Linesville. Douglas Smith, (412) 391-5590. Meadville Area Recreation Authority, $15,000, Meadville Area Recreation Complex plan, update the master site development plan for the 47-acre complex in Meadville. Michael Fisher, (814) 724-6006. South Lake Preserve, $250,000, Ice House Park rehabilitation of Ice House Park in Conneaut Lake Borough and Sadsbury Township to include the construction of a gazebo, observation deck, boat docks; installation of lighting, utilities; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Robert Moss, (814) 382-1395. Titusville, $35,300, Longeway Park development, work to include the installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jamie Beechey, (814) 827-3741. Cumberland Lemoyne Borough, $300,000, Community Swimming Pool renovation, work to include the construction of a new leisure pool, and recirculation systems; installation of water features; ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. John Paden, (717) 554-9773. Lower Allen Township, $15,000, MSC Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 3.61-acre MSC Park. Jan Faust, (717) 975-7575. Lower Frankford Township, $40,000, Opossum Lake Recreation Area development, work to include the construction and installation of an ADA accessible fishing pier; construction of boat launch, floating boat dock system, and pedestrian walkways; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Morton Fegley, (717) 243-0855. Redevelopment Authority of Cumberland County, $35,000 Walnut Street Bridge study, prepare a feasibility study to explore options for obtaining a surplus PennDOT bridge to replace the missing the western span of the Walnut Street Bridge over the Susquehanna River connecting Cumberland and Dauphin counties. Christopher Gulotta, (717) 249-0789. Dauphin Conewago Township, $300,000, Hershey School/Trust Land acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 28 acres at the corner of Old Hershey Road and Schoolhouse Road for a public community park. John Rochat, (717) 534-8556. Harrisburg City, $500,000, Commerce Bank Park rehabilitation, work to include the construction of a public plaza, comfort facilities, parking, pedestrian walkways; installation of utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Tina Manoogian-King, (717) 255-3020. Middletown Borough, $168,000, Middletown Pool Rehabilitation, work to include construction of a zero-depth entry wading pool, filtration building, filtration system; installation of water features; ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. Jeffrey Stonehill, (717) 948-3038. *Northern Dauphin Revitalization Project, Inc., $199,900, Lykens Valley Rail Trail, further development of the Rail Trail to include the construction of approximately 3.6 miles of trail from Mountain Street in

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Wiconisco Township to Race Street in Williams Township, trailheads, drainage improvements; installation of site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Scott Bills, (717) 896-8859. Wiconisco Township, $115,000, Lykens Valley Rail Trail development in Lykens Borough and Wiconisco Township, work to include the construction of approximately 4.0 miles of trail from the West Borough Park trailhead to the Wiconisco trailhead; installation of drainage improvements, fencing, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. John H. Coles, (717) 453-7571. Delaware Chester Township, $43,700, Township planning effort, develop a comprehensive recreation, park and open space plan for the Township and a master site development plan for the 3.5-acre Worrilow Park. William Pisarek, (610) 494-4149. Chester Redevelopment Authority, $1,000,000, Riverwalk Plaza development, work to include construction of a walkway between the parking area and soccer stadium, installation of lighting, fencing, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. David Sciocchetti, (610) 447-7850. Delaware County, $45,000, Delaware River Watershed plan, prepare a countywide watershed plan for the Naamans Creek, Marcus Hook Creek and Stoney Creek Watersheds and areas of that drain directly to the Delaware River. Karen Holm, (610) 891-5213. Middletown Township, $25,000, Smedley Tract plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 76-acre municipal park. Meredith Fretz, (610) 565-2700. Ridley Township, $40,000, Community Center study, study the feasibility of developing a community recreation center. Peter O'Keefe, (610) 522-0557. Tinicum Township, $50,000, former Westinghouse property plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 132-acre former Westinghouse site. David Schreiber, (610) 521-3530. Elk Elk County, $250,000, Big Mill Creek remediation, create 2 acid mine drainage remediation sites along Big Mill Creek in the Allegheny National Forest, Jones Township, Elk County, at the headwaters of Big Mill Creek and along Cherry Run, a tributary to Big Mill Creek to include the installation of passive acid mine drainage treatment systems; project sign and other related site improvements. Matthew Marusiak, (814) 776-5335. Jones Township, $34,900, Community Park development, work to include the installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Laurie Storrar, (814) 929-5138. Elk, Forest, Warren U.S. Dept. of Agriculture-Allegheny National Forest, $120,000, Timberline ATV Trail rehabilitation, reconfiguration of and addition to several miles of trail in Highland Township, including trail construction, stream crossings, erosion and sedimentation controls, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Pamela Thurston, (814) 927-5752.

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Erie Erie City, $42,500, TreeVitalize Erie, implement a tree planting program in the City, work to include tree planting and tree follow up care and awarding of mini-grants for those purposes. Sarah Galloway, 814) 870-1255. Erie City, $200,000, Griswold Park, further renovation of Griswold Park and Plaza to include Plaza paving; construction of walkways; installation of ADA access, utilities, fencing, furniture, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Kim Green, (814) 870-1270. Erie County Convention Center Authority, $55,000, West Canal Basin development, work to include the construction of a boat dock; ADA access, project sign, and other related site improvements. Ronald Desser, (814) 453-7117. Fairview Township, $200,000, Avonia Beach Park development, work to include the construction of access road, parking, pavilion; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Peter Kraus, (814) 474-5942. Lake Erie Region Conservancy, $146,000, Rand Property acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 46 acres along West Road in McKean Township for passive recreation and habitat and stream protection. David Skellie, (814) 217-9014. Millcreek Township, $100,000, Zimmerly Road Park development, work to include the construction of a fishing pier, streambank stabilization, parking, pedestrian walkways; installation of site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. James Sperry, (814) 835-4122. Presque Isle Partnership, Inc., $24,000 Presque Isle State Park, purchase of a pontoon boat for research work and educational classroom studies; dock modifications, ADA access, and other related site improvements. Eugene Ware, (814) 838-5138. *Wales Sno-Drifters, $97,900, Equipment Purchase, purchase of snow grooming equipment to maintain approximately 52 miles of snowmobile trails in Greene, Greenfield, Haborcreek, Millcreek and Venango Townships. Kent Kessler, (814) 899-8171. Fayette Franklin Township, $550,000, Franklin Community Swimming Pool rehabilitation, work to include the reconstruction of the main pool, zero-depth access, bathhouse improvements, filtration and chemical systems; installation of water features, lighting; ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. George Bozek, (724) 677-2172. Mountain Watershed Association, Inc., $38,000, land acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 9 acres off of White Road in Saltlick Township to build an abandoned mine treatment system and for restoration of natural habitat and passive recreation. Deb Simko, (724) 787-5628. Perry Township, $38,000, Whitsett Park development, work to include the installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing, fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Andrew Boni, (724) 736-2334. *Upper Tyrone Township, $54,300, Coal and Coke Trail development, work to include the construction of approximately 0.32 mile of trail; drainage improvements; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Edwin Zaffina, (412) 582-2100.

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Fayette, Somerset Student Conservation Association, Inc., $45,000 Trail Town Greening Project, provide conservation solutions, education programs and sustainable economic development projects for businesses located in the trail towns along the Great Allegheny Passage in Fayette and Somerset counties. Walter Burlack, (412) 325-1851. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $55,000, Bear Run Nature Reserve Trail, rehabilitation and further development of the Bear Run Nature Reserve Trail, Springfield and Stewart Townships, Fayette County, and Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County, to include the construction of approximately 20 miles of trail; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Sarah Pears, (724) 329-1441. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $43,500, Casselman River Recreation Guide, develop and publish a water trail and recreation guide for 85.5 miles of the Casselman River watershed including Laurel Hill Creek. Mark Killar, (724) 459-0953. Forest *Forest County Snowmobile Club, Inc., $45,200, equipment purchase, purchase of snow grooming equipment to maintain approximately 75 miles of snowmobile trails in Kingsley, Jenks, and Howe townships. Terry Wood, (440) 867-8682. Franklin Antrim Township, $225,000, Community Park development, work to include construction of a comfort station/concession stand building, tennis courts, roller blade/skate park, and pavilion; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Benjamin Thomas, (717) 597-3818. Greene Township, $300,000, Corker Hill acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 8 acres off Garver Lane and adjacent to existing Greene Township Community Park for an environmental center and greenway protection. Todd Burns, (717) 263-9160. Quincy Township, $12,500, Park Plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 7.5-acre Municipal Park. Robert Gunder, (717) 762-5679. Greene Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority, $25,000, Wisecarver Recreation Area plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 360-acre Wisecarver Recreational Area located in Franklin Township. Jeffry Pierce, (724) 282-4786. Huntingdon Alexandria Borough, $31,600, Canal Park rehabilitation, work to include construction of a pavilion; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Traci Gibboney, (814) 669-4691. *DCNR-Bureau of Forestry-Dist. 5, $40,300, Musser Gap Trail development, work to include the construction of a network of trails in Forest District #5 to connect the Musser Gap Trailhead to the existing trail network; construction of two arch foot bridges, interpretive trail, erosion and sedimentation controls, kiosk; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Mark Potter, (814) 506-1031.

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Mapleton Borough, $22,450, Riverside Park rehabilitation, work to include the construction of pedestrian walkways, parking; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. James Yocum, (814) 542-8537. Indiana, Westmoreland Conemaugh Valley Conservancy, $250,000 West Penn Trail - Pedestrian Bridge, further development of the West Penn Trail in Burrell and Derry Townships in Indiana and Westmoreland Counties, work to include the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Conemaugh River; bridge approaches, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Michael Quinn, (814) 479-7162. Juniata Fayette Township, $150,000, Lost Creek Community Park rehabilitation, work to include construction of access road, parking, pedestrian walkways, and gazebo; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. John Hepner, (717) 463-3122. Lackawanna Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, $75,000, planning effort, prepare a greenway, feasibility and master site development plan for the proposed extension of the Lackawanna Greenway and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Stephanie Milewski, (570) 963-6730. Mayfield Borough, $25,000, Community Park development, work to include the installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, site amenities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. George Pittsman, (570) 876-4391. The Nature Conservancy, $811,000, Moosic Mountain Barrens acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 295 acres along Route 247 in Jefferson Township for habitat protection and passive recreation. Ralph Cook, (570) 643-7922. Thornhurst Township, $17,500, Thornhurst Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 18-acre municipal park. Elaine Evans, (570) 842-7032. Lancaster Columbia Borough, $500,000, Riverfront Park development, work to include construction of a boat launch, canoe and kayak access, parking, pedestrian walkways; installation of utilities, rain gardens, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, signage and related site amenities. Norman Meiskey, (717) 684-2062. Columbia Borough, $15,000, TreeVitalize Columbia, implement a tree planting program in Columbia Borough to include tree planting and tree follow up care. Ron Miller, (717) 684-2654. East Donegal Township, $28,000, planning studies, complete a study examining the feasibility of developing an environmental education center for the 250-acre Riverfront Park and prepare a trail plan for the proposed section of the Northwest River Trail trough Marietta Borough. Jeffrey Butler, (717) 426-3167. Lancaster City, $200,000, Brandon & Sixth Ward Parks rehabilitation, Brandon work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; construction of pedestrian walkways and basketball courts; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. 6th Ward Park work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; construction of

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pedestrian walkways; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Charlotte Katzenmoyer, (717) 291-4739. Lancaster City, $25,000, TreeVitalize Lancaster, implement a tree planting program in the City to include tree planting and tree follow up care. James Bower, (717) 291-4846. Lancaster County Conservancy, $91,300, Neff Property acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 16 acres off of River Road in Martic Township for habitat protection, open space and passive recreation. Kathie Gonick, (717) 392-7891. Lancaster County Conservancy, $167,000, Buchter Property acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 25 acres on Deer Road in West Cocalico Township for habitat protection and passive recreation. Kathie Gonick, (717) 392-7891. Lancaster County Conservancy, $250,000, Martin Property acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 34 acres off of Silver Springs Road and a donation of approximately 35 acres along Fishing Creek in Drumore Township for watershed protection and passive recreation. Kathie Gonick, (717) 392-7891. Lancaster County Conservancy, $698,000, Elizabethtown Area Park Authority acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 28 acres along Beverly Road in Mount Joy Township for open space, passive and active recreation. Kathie Gonick, (717) 392-7891. Mount Joy Township, $250,000, EAPA Property acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 48 acres along Beverly Road for open space, active recreation and extending the Conewango Trail. Patricia Bailey, (717) 367-8917. Lancaster, York Lancaster County Conservancy, $90,000, Holtwood/PPL Management Plan, prepare phase 1 of a Management Plan for the approximately 3,500-acre Holtwood/PPL property in Lancaster and York counties. Carl Martin, (717) 392-7891. Lawrence Ellwood City Borough, $9,000, Connoquennessing Creek Trail & River study, prepare a feasibility study to evaluate and define trails and river access points for a 170-acre area in the Borough. Mourice Waltz, (724) 962-9848. Lawrence County, $50,000, Mahoning River plan, prepare a watershed conservation plan for the Mahoning River Watershed from the Ohio-Pennsylvania Border to the river’s confluence with the Beaver River. The plan area includes the Coffee Run, Marshall Run and Hickory Run Watersheds, an area of 104 square miles. Amy McKinney, (724) 656-2193. *Lawrence County, $224,300, Stavich Bike Trail rehabilitation, work to include resurfacing of approximately 7.0 miles of trail in Union and Mahoning townships; construction of drainage improvements, erosion and sedimentation controls; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Doniele Andrus, (724) 658-3589. Lawrence County, $45,000, Two Boat Launches, development of the Bevington Boat Launch on the Beaver River in Wayne Township, and the Millennium Park Boat Access Point on the Shenango River in Neshannock Township. Work at both sites to include the construction of boat launches, pedestrian

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walkways, parking, picnic areas; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Doniele Andrus, (724) 658-3589. Lebanon Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited, $20,100, Rausch Creek Watershed remediation, work to include a passive treatment system to address abandoned mine drainage and acid rain impacts, project sign and other related site improvements on Rausch and Stony Creeks in Cold Spring Township. Bob Pennell, (717) 236-1360. Lebanon County, $13,500, Greenways, Park and Recreation Plan, integrate Lower Susquehanna Center for Land and Water Strategic Plan into Greenways, Park and Recreation Plan of the County's Comprehensive Plan. Work to include completion of strategic plan, printing and adoption of the comprehensive plan with the multiple components. Earl Meyer, (717) 274-2801. Lebanon County, $300,000, Lebanon Valley Rail Trail development, work to include the construction of approximately 0.75 miles of trail, to begin at 8th Street and end at Wilhelm Avenue, connecting Lebanon City to South Lebanon Township; construction of trailhead facilities, parking, and stormwater management system; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. John Wengert, (717) 867-2101. *Lebanon School District, $102,000, Recreational Trail development in North Cornwall and South Lebanon townships, work to include construction of approximately 0.75 miles of trail, drainage improvements; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related improvements. Michelle Norman, (717) 273-9391. Lehigh Allentown, $250,000, Keck Park renovation, work to include construction of a spray park, multi purpose field, skate park, parking area, trail, installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, utilities, site amenities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Greg Weitzel, (610) 437-7750. Fountain Hill Borough, $13,100, Stanley Avenue Pool study, examine the feasibility of rehabilitating the Fountain Hill Community Swimming Pool. Randy Soriano, (610) 867-0301. Lehigh County, $20,000, Cedar Creek Parkway West plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 35-acre Cedar Creek Parkway West Park in South Whitehall Township. Robert Stiffler, (610) 871-0281. Lehigh County, $18,900, Lehigh County Parks signage, further development of the Lehigh County park system to include the design, manufacture and installation of standardized signs at each of the eight County parks, landscaping and other related site improvements. Robert Stiffler, (610) 871-0281. Lower Macungie Township, $60,500 Camp Olympic plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 102-acre Camp Olympic Park. Richard Klotz, (610) 966-4343. Salisbury Township, $350,000, South Mountain/Franko Farm acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 48 acres on E. Emmaus Avenue for habitat and wetland protection and passive recreation. Gabriel Khalife, (610) 797-4000. Lehigh, Northampton Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc., $160,000, D & L Trail from Northampton to Catasaqua Borough, further development to include the determination of trail alignment, preparation of

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drawings and specifications that will facilitate the bidding and construction of approximately two and one half miles of trail. H. Scott Everett, (610) 923-3548. Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc., $300,000, Lehigh Valley Greenways Implementation Block Grant, to coordinate the Lehigh Valley Greenways Initiative, provide education and outreach activities to landowners and municipalities in the Lehigh Valley, and fund the 2009 Implementation Block Grant Program. Sherry Acevedo, (610) 923-3548. Lehigh County, $200,000, TreeVitalize Lehigh Valley, implement a tree planting program for communities in Lehigh and Northampton counties, award mini-grants to municipalities for tree planting and tree follow up care. Virginia Savage, (610) 782-3809. Luzerne Duryea Borough, $40,000, Community Park development, work to include the installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Lois Morreale, (570) 655-2829. Greater Hazleton Area Civic Partnership, $295,200, Greater Hazleton Rails-to-Trails development in Hazleton City, Hazle and Foster townships, work to include the construction of approximately 2.0 miles of rail trail and a bridge between the villages of Ashmore and Hazlebrook, including ADA access, landscaping project sign and other related site improvements. Robert Skulsky, (570) 455-1509. Hunlock Township, $15,000, Municipal Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 18.5-acre municipal park. Vicki Benscoter, (570) 256-7410. Jackson Township, $37,100, Recreation Area development, work to include construction of a parking area; ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. John Wilkes, (570) 675-8371. Luzerne County, $40,000, Moon Lake Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 183-acre Moon Lake Park in Plymouth Township. Michele Sparich, (570) 830-5112. Luzerne County, $50,000, County Park plans, prepare master site development plans for Kirby, Nesbitt and Riverbend Parks in Wilkes-Barre City and Kingston Borough. Michele Sparich, (570) 830-5112. North Branch Land Trust, $213,000, Kremmerer acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 22 acres along Susquehanna Avenue in Wyoming Borough for habitat protection and passive recreation. Richard, Koval, (570) 696-1691. North Branch Land Trust, $328,000, CDR/Arbutus Peak acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 348 acres along Route 437, Fairview Township for habitat protection and passive recreation. Richard Koval, (570) 696-1691. Shickshinny Borough, $156,000, South Canal Street Park rehabilitation, work to include the construction of a boat launch, parking area; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, site amenities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Beverly Moore, (570) 542-2178. West Pittston Borough, $400,000, Community Pool Complex rehabilitation, work to include reconstruction of the main pool structure, tot spray pool, filtration system; construction of bathhouse,

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ADA access, water features, project sign and other related site improvements. Savino Bonita, (570) 655-7782. West Wyoming Borough, $172,000, West Side Trail planning, in West Wyoming, Wyoming, Exeter and West Pittston boroughs, work to include the preparation of plans and specifications and related documents to facilitate the bidding and construction of 1.42 miles trail from 8th Street (Shoemaker Avenue to Charney Park); Shoemaker Avenue ( 8th Street to Dailey Park); 8th Street (Wyoming Avenue to Borough Line); 8th Street (Borough line to Shoemaker Avenue); 10th Street (Wyoming Avenue to 10th Street School); Erie Street (Wyoming Avenue to Memorial Street); Memorial Street (Erie Street to JFK School). Karen Szwast, (570) 654-0933. Lycoming *DCNR-Bureau of Forestry-Dist. 12, $69,200, Tomb Flats development in Tiadaghton State Forest in Brown Township, work to include the installation of two comfort stations; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements to service the Pine Creek Trail, the Pine Creek Water Trail, BicyclePA Route "G", and the Black Forest Trail. Matthew Reed, (570) 327-3450. Muncy Borough, $22,500, Muncy Recreational Trail planning, prepare a feasibility study to determine non-motorized connections between neighborhoods, recreation and community facilities, the Susquehanna River, the Muncy Heritage Park and Nature Trail in the Borough. Edward Coup, (570) 545-3952. Muncy Creek Township, $50,000, Heritage Park and Nature Trail rehabilitation, work to include construction of pavilion, access road, parking, and 0.2 miles of pedestrian trail; installation of utilities and lighting; ADA Pine Creek Water Trail, BicyclePA Route "G", and the Black Forest Trail. William Poulton, (570) 546-5917. Picture Rocks Borough, $35,000, Picture Rocks Park rehabilitation, work to include construction of comfort station and parking area; resurfacing of tennis and basketball courts; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. William Dorman (570) 584-6362. McKean Bradford City, $175,000, Community Parks Trail planning, work to include the development of drawings, specifications, and related documents that will facilitate the bidding and construction of approximately 2.9 miles of loop trail commencing at the Richard E. McDowell Community Trail at Campus Drive, Kessell Athletic Complex, extending in two different directions, connecting to both Callahan and Hanley Parks. Sara Andrews, (814) 368-7170. McKean County, $25,000, Smethport Trail Study, prepare a feasibility study for the development of a trail system connecting Smethport Borough and Keating Township. Also prepare a master site development plan for a 325-acre county-owned park and a 35-acre county-owned park, both located in Keating Township. Ray McMahon, (814) 887-3256. Mercer Buhl Park Corporation, $250,000, Buhl Park rehabilitation in Hermitage City, work to include reconstruction of Lake Julia Bridge, access road, pedestrian walkways, drainage; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. John Hacker, (724) 814-0210.

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Friends of M.K. Goddard State Park, $3,061, ADA Pier rehabilitation in Vernon Township, work to include reconstruction of a fishing pier, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Donald Campbell, (814) 425-2700. Greenville Borough, $15,500, Greenville Memorial Swimming Pool study, prepare a feasibility study for the rehabilitation of the pool. Erik Bielata, (724) 588-4810. Mifflin Lewistown Borough, $195,000, Swimming Pool rehabilitation in Lewistown Borough, work to include reconstruction of the main pool, concrete deck; ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. David Frey, (717) 248-1361. Monroe Chestnuthill Township, $235,000, Shiffer acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 47 acres along Merwinsburg Road and along Pohopoco Creek for riparian protection and passive recreation. David Albright, (570) 992-2225. Eldred Township, $25,000, Mock Property plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 54-acre municipal park. Sharon Solt, (610) 381-4252. Stroud Township, $57,400, Julstedt/Erler Conservation Easement, payment toward the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 93 acres on the Kittatinny Ridge and off SR 191 for open space and passive recreation. Camille Lore, (570) 421-3362. Tobyhanna Township, $230,000, Creekview Property acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 87 acres along Route 115 for habitat protection and passive recreation. Dawn Gorham, (570) 424-1514. Montgomery Hatfield Township, $229,000, Kratz Property Acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 10 acres along Line Lexington Road for passive recreation and open space. Andrew Haines, (215) 855-0900. Montgomery County Lands Trust, $700,000, Moran Property easement, payment toward a conservation easement of approximately 55 acres along Grange Avenue in Worcester Township for passive recreation. John Lea, (215) 513-0100. *Norristown Borough, $47,500, Trail Connector development between Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown Farm Park and the ASA softball fields in the Borough, work to include construction of trails, erosion and sedimentation controls, stormwater management, pedestrian bridge, ADA access, signage, site furnishings, landscaping and other related site improvements.. Jayne Musonye, (610) 270-0451. Norristown Borough, $15,000, Walnut Street Park and Simmons Picnic Grove plans, develop master site development plans for Walnut Street Park and Simmons Picnic Grove. Jayne Musonye, (610) 270-0451. Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, $975,000, Lord's New Church Parcel Acquisitions, payment toward the acquisition of approxmately 13 acres and of a conservation easement on approximately 25 acres along Huntingdon Road, in Bryn Athyn Borough and Upper Moreland Township, habitat and stream protection, passive recreation. David Robertson, (215) 657-0830.

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Souderton Borough, $128,000, Zion Mennonite Church Land acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 3 acres at South Front Street and Cherry Lane for open space and active recreation. Michael Coll, (215) 723-4371. Towamencin Township, $25,000, Fischer's Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for a 77-acre expansion to Fischer’s Park. Robert Ford, (215) 368-7602. Upper Providence Township, $200,000, Anderson Farm Park development, work to include construction of a multi-purpose building, basketball and tennis courts, parking area, pedestrian walkways, installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Susan Barker, (610) 933-9179. Valley Forge Audubon Society, $106,000, Maag Property acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 3 acres along Delphi Road, in Lower Frederick Township, for preservation of natural area and buffer to the Eva Meng Preserve. Andrew Gilchrist, (215) 256-9758. Whitpain Township, $24,300, Township Trail Network plan, prepare a trail plan for development of approximately 2.5 miles of trail segments to connect the municipal-wide trail network. Kurt Baker, (610) 277-2400. Northampton Bethlehem City, $400,000, South Bethlehem Greenway and Skate Plaza development, work to include construction of approximately 0.28 mile of trail between Fillmore and Hayes Streets and further construction of the skate plaza between Fortuna and East Fourth Streets; paving, street crossings, drainage improvements, skate structures; installation of site utilities, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Darlene Heller, (610) 997-7636. Easton City, $300,000, Heil Pool redevelopment, work to include reconstruction of the main pool, deck replacement, bathhouse improvements, piping and drain improvements, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. David Hopkins, (610) 250-6683. Lower Saucon Township, $244,000, Dravecz acquisition and easement, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 42 acres and conservation easement on approximately 30 acres on Apple Street for open space, passive recreation and trails. Jack Cahalan, (610) 865-3291. Palmer Township, $200,000, Palmer Township Bike Path development, work to include construction of approximately 1.0 mile .a pedestrian/bike path along Bushkill Creek between Penn Pump Park and Village of Mill Race Park, bridges drainage improvements, installation of fencing, gates; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Tom Adams, (610) 253-7191. The Nature Conservancy, $47,200, Garofalo acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 6 acres along Institute Road in Upper Mount Bethel Township for habitat protection and passive recreation. Ralph Cook, (570) 643-7922. The Nature Conservancy, $35,400, Miller/Kies acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 6 acres off of Institute Road in Upper Bethel Township for habitat protection and passive recreation. Ralph Cook, (570) 643-7922. Northumberland

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Northumberland County, $50,000, County planning effort, prepare a greenway and open space plan for the County. Stephen Bartos, (570) 988-4271. Perry Carroll Township, $180,000, Valley Road Park development, work to include construction of access road, parking, site preparation and stormwater management, ball field and amenities, multi-purpose field and pedestrian walkway; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Dan Kirk, (717) 582-8200. Perry County, $35,000, County planning, prepare a greenways, open space, and recreation plan for the County. Jason Finnerty, (717) 234-2639. Wheatfield Township, $234,000, Hoverter Land acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 155 acres along Narrows and Paradise Roads for expansion of existing Wagner Park for active and passive recreation. James Fuller, (717) 834-5467. Philadelphia Fairmount Park Commission, $400,000, DuPont Crescent Greenway, development of DuPont Crescent Greenway, work to include the construction of approximately 0.62 mile of pedestrian walkway from the South 34th Street Bridge to below Gray’s Ferry Avenue; installation of lighting, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Joseph Syrnick, (215) 222-6030. Fairmount Park Commission, $150,000 Wissahickon Valley Park development, work to include the construction of approximately 1.9 miles of natural surface trails between Valley Green Road and Livezy Lane; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Maura McCarthy, (215) 247-0417. Fairmount Park Commission, $200,000, Tacony Creek Park development, work to include the construction of approximately 2.0 miles of pedestrian walkway from Cayuga Avenue to Bingham Street along the Tacony Creek, pedestrian bridge, erosion control measures; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and related site improvements. Rob Armstrong, (215) 683-0229. Fairmount Park Commission, $100,000 Manayunk Recreation Park rehabilitation, work to include upgrades to the existing pedestrian path between Port Royal Avenue to the Montgomery County Line, erosion and sedimentation control measures; ADA access, landscaping, signage and related site improvements. Rob Armstrong, (215) 683-0229. Fairmount Park Commission, $50,000 Planning & Design of Schuylkill Trail, prepare a trail plan for the proposed segment of the Schuylkill Trail through Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia. Louise Turan, (215) 729-5281. Philadelphia City, $300,000, Dickinson Square Park rehabilitation, work to include the renovation of the park building, park center, basketball and bocce courts pedestrian walkways; installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing, storm water management measures, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Barbara McCabe, (215) 683-3679. Philadelphia City, $50,000, Panati Playground plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 0.6-acre Panati Playground. Barbara McCabe, (215) 683-3679.

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Philadelphia Department of Commerce, $200,000, Delaware and Allegheny Greenway planning, work to include the preparation of drawings and specifications that will facilitate the bidding and construction of approximately 1.6 miles of pedestrian walkway on North Delaware Avenue between East Allegheny Avenue and Lewis Street. Sarah Thorp, (215) 537-8400. Schuylkill River Development Corporation, $90,000, Pedestrian Bridge at Grays Ferry study, determine the feasibility of constructing a pedestrian and bicycle bridge across the Schuylkill River near Grays Ferry Avenue in Philadelphia. Joseph Syrnick, (215) 222-6030. Zoological Society of Philadelphia, $100,000, Hamilton Family Children's Zoo rehabilitation, work to include reconstruction of the pachyderm house; construction of a comfort station and stable building; installation of a new exhibit area, site utilities; landscaping, ADA access, project sign, and other related site improvements. Nina Bisbee, (215) 243-1100. Pike Dingman Township, $27,000, Bridge Preserve plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 300-acre Bridge Preserve in Dingman and Milford Townships. Karen Kleist, (570) 296-8455. Pike County, $891,000, Santos Property acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 96 acres off Routes 6 & 209 and along the Delaware River for open space and recreation. Sally Corrigan, (570) 226-6294. Pike County, $30,000, Matamoras Borough and Westfall Township Joint Recreation Plan, prepare a multi-municipal comprehensive recreation, parks, open space and greenways plan. Sally Corrigan, (570) 226-6294. Pike County, $30,000, Scenic Rural Character Preservation Bond Support, provide conservation education, training, technical assistance, and outreach to the municipalities in the County with work including a framework for negotiating, purchasing, monitoring, and enforcing conservation easements; assist in land conservation through fee acquisition and/or conservation easement acquisition. Sally Corrigan, (570) 226-6294. Delaware Highlands Conservancy, $550,000, Beaver Run Hunting and Fishing Club easement, payment toward the acquisition of a conservation easement on approximately 853 acres along Beaver Run Road in Porter Township for watershed and open space protection. Sue Currier, (570) 226-3164. Pike, Wayne Delaware Highlands Conservancy, $25,000, Education and Outreach for the Pocono Forest and Waters Conservation Landscape Initiative (CLI), provide conservation education and outreach to Pike and Wayne County landowners which lie within the Delaware River sub-landscape of Poconos Forest and Waters CLI to include coordination, planning, development and implementation of Delaware River Roundtable; conservation and education plan for the Milford Experimental Forest; regional map revisions with the creation of an internet tool; and educational materials for landowner outreach. Sue Currier, (570) 226-3164. Potter Austin Borough, $30,500, Austin Dam Memorial Park and Bayless Papermill plans, prepare a master site development plan for the approximately 100-acre Austin Dam Memorial Park and a feasibility study for a 10-acre adjacent site to determine future acquisition options in the Borough and Keating Township. David Brooks, (814) 274-3365.

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*DCNR-Bureau of Forestry-Dist. 15, $49,300, Cherry Springs Working Forest Interpretive Trail development in West Branch Township, work to include construction of approximately 1.0 mile interpretive trail, trailheads, drainage improvements; ADA access, landscaping, project signage and related site improvements. Dan Smith, (814) 274-3600. *Southern Potter County Snowmobiling Club, $9,600, Equipment Purchase, purchase of snow grooming equipment to maintain approximately 80 miles of snowmobile trails in Sylvania, Wharton, and Portage Townships. David Pavelosky, (814) 647-5489. Schuylkill Cass Township, $40,000, Forestville Playground development, work to include construction of 0.25 mile pedestrian path; installation of lighting; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. James Thomas, (570) 544-5370. East Brunswick Township, $26,100, Land acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 6 acres along Market Street in the Township for active and passive recreation. Kenneth Hartranft, (570) 943-2775. Foster Township, $40,000, Hill Area Park development, work to include construction of parking lot, gazebo, stormwater management measures, rain garden, installation of site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Rich Zula, (570) 544-6218. Frackville Borough, $23,000, Little League Park renovation, work to include installation of a skateboard park, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Patrick O'Boyle, (570) 874-3860. Pine Grove Township, $40,000, Recreation Area development, work to include the construction of a comfort station, pedestrian path, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Allen Aungst, (570) 345-8211. *Rausch Creek Off-Road Park, Inc., $64,000, Equipment Purchase, purchase of trail maintenance equipment to maintain approximately 30 miles of off-road recreational trails in Tremont Township. Bruce Shallis, (610) 842-3596. West Penn Township, $75,000, West Penn Park East development, work to include the construction of multi-purpose field, parking area installation site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jason Boris, (570) 668-2919. Somerset Cambria Somerset Authority, $500,000, Que Reservoir Whitewater Release project, rehabilitation of the Que Reservoir in Conemaugh Township, work to include construction of a fabricated water release mechanism and improvements to the water intake tower for whitewater boating; installation of utilities; project sign and other related site improvements.. Thomas Kakabar, (814) 532-8851. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $375,000, Keslar Tract acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 603 acres off Saint Clair Drive in Jenner and Lincoln townships for passive recreation and forestland protection. Michael Kuzemchak, (724) 238-2492. Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wyoming Wyoming County, $60,000, Multi-County plan, prepare a Recreation, Open Space and Greenway plan for Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties. Richard Biery, (570) 265-9103.

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Susquehanna Hallstead Borough, $33,200, Borough Park renovation, work to include construction of a concession stand dugouts, installation of bleachers, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Joseph Franks, (570) 879-2884. Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc., $25,000, Endless Mountains Rail-Trail study, prepare a feasibility study for 10-miles of abandoned rail-line in Bridgewater and New Milford Townships and Montrose Borough. Lynn Conrad, (570) 785-7245. Tioga Blossburg Borough, $40,000, Island Park rehabilitation, work to include construction of skate park and parking; installation of fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Jill Nickerson, (570) 638-3459. *DCNR-Bureau of Forestry-Dist. 16, $78,100, Pine Creek Rail Trail Comfort Stations, replacement of three comfort stations along the 62-mile trail, landscaping, ADA access, signage, and other related site improvements in Shippen, Dlemar, & Morris townships. Roy Siefert, (570) 724-2868. Mansfield Borough, $108,700, Mansfield Recreation Center rehabilitation, work to include installation of HVAC and heating systems, windows, and athletic flooring; ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. Edward Grala, (570) 662-2315. Sullivan Township, $31,600, Annette Smith Memorial Park rehabilitation, work to include installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Nancy Smith, (570) 549-7051. Union New Berlin Borough, $10,000, Gateway to the Commons acquisition (Wagner Parcel), payment toward the acquisition of a lot at the corner of Vine Street and Water Street to create a Gateway to The Commons, a community greenway and recreational park. Rebecca Witmer, (570) 966-4218. Venango Allegheny Valley Conservancy, $120,000, for payment toward the acquisition of approximately 13 acres off in Rockland Township for riparian corridor protection and public access along the Allegheny River. John Holden, (814) 432-2187. Warren Elk Township, $20,000, Township Park development, work to include the construction of a pavilion; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Neal Pennington, (814) 757-5818. Warren City, $100,000 Breeze Point Landing development, work to include the construction of a pedestrian walkway; installation of lighting, site amenities; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. James Nelles, (814) 723-6300. *Youngsville Borough, $103,600, Brokenstraw Creek Bike-Hike Trail development: 0.58 miles from Island Park to the end of Poplar Street, work to include the installation of signage; Approximately 0.45 miles from Poplar Street to Davis Street, work to include the construction of trail, pedestrian bridge, erosion and sedimentation controls; ADA access, landscaping, signage; 0.26 miles from Davis Street to

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sewage treatment plant, work to include the installation of signage; 1.5 miles of loop trail encircling a field of the Rouse Estate, work to include the construction of trail, erosion and sedimentation controls; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. Richard Hamrick(814) 563-9009 Washington Canonsburg Borough, $300,000, Town Park Pool rehabilitation, work to include the reconstruction of the main and wading pools, recirculation systems; construction of a filter room; installation of water features, playground equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. Terry Hazlett, (724) 745-1800. North Franklin Township Business & Recreation Improvement Authority, $18,500 Chartiers Creek Greenway and Open Space Network Plan, prepare a plan for the 125-acre Chartiers Creek watershed. Gary Sweat, (724) 222-5150. North Strabane Township, $270,000, Municipal Park development, work to include the construction of ball fields, concession stand, pavilion, trail, installation of fencing, playground equipment with required safety surfacing, site amenities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Frank Siffrin, (724) 745-8880. South Strabane Township, $71,600, Community Park development, work to include construction of approximately 0.69 miles of pedestrian walkway; ADA access, landscaping, signage and other related site improvements. John Stickle, (724) 225-9055. Washington County, $65,000, Panhandle Trail development, work to include the development of drawings, specifications and related documents that will facilitate the bidding and construction of approximately 9.0 miles of trail on the eastern and western ends of the Trail. Lisa Cessna, (724) 228-6811. Washington County, $11,863, Mingo Park development in Nottingham Township, work to include installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Lisa Cessna, (724) 228-6811. Washington County, $72,500, Mingo and Cross Creek Parks development in Nottingham and Cross Creek Townships. Mingo Park, work to installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing in the Chapel Hill Area and Ballfield Play Area. Lisa Cessna, (724) 228-6811. Washington County, $125,000, Mingo Creek Park Pedestrian Trail in Nottingham Township, work to include the construction of approximately one mile of pedestrian Trail between Hemlock Trailhead and the Henry Covered Bridge; bridge crossings, ADA access, landscaping, sign and other related site improvements. Lisa Cessna, (724) 228-6811. Washington County Agricultural Fair, Inc., $30,000, master site plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 150-acre fair grounds in Chartiers Township. Dick Horstman, (724) 225-7718. Westmoreland Greensburg City, $43,400, Kirk S. Nevin Ice Rink rehabilitation, work to include the installation of an energy efficient ceiling system, ADA access, project sign and other related site improvements. Barbara Ciampini, (724) 834-3891.

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Penn Trafford Area Recreation Commission, $80,000 Trafford B-Y and Penn Parks rehabilitation in Trafford and Penn borough: Trafford B-Y Park, work to include the installation of playground equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, signage, and other related site improvements; Penn Park, work to include the construction of a pavilion; installation of fencing, site amenities, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Cheryl G.Kemerer(724) 744-2171. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, $86,900, Keslar Lumber Tract acquisition, payment toward the acquisition of approximately 89 acres along Camp Run Road in Donegal Township for watershed protection and open space. Michael Kuzemchak, (724) 238-2492. Wyoming Forkston Township, $30,000, Creek Junction Park rehabilitation, work to include the installation of a warning track, fencing, bleachers, ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Phillip Farr, (570) 833-2859. York Carroll Township, $145,000, Chestnut Park development, work to include construction of parking, pedestrian walkway and pavilion; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Dianne Price, (717) 432-4951. Dover Borough, $40,000, Ketterman Park development, work to include construction of basketball court, fencing, and parking; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Bradley Lentz, (717) 292-6530. Fairview Township, $25,000, Feasibility Study, prepare a feasibility study to determine the location of a new community park. Paula Tezik, (717) 901-5210. Manheim Township, $200,000, Manheim Adventure Park development, work to include construction of access road, parking, site preparation and stormwater management, pedestrian walkways, basketball court, ball field and multi-purpose field; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Loren Riebling, (717) 229-2862. Newberry Township, $150,000, Shelley and York Haven Parks development: Shelley Park in Newberry Township, work to include construction of a comfort station and pedestrian walkway connections linking both parks; installation of utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements; York Haven Park in York Haven, work to include construction of comfort station/concession building, parking, and pedestrian walkways; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing and utilities; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Kimberly Fiesta, (717) 266-5369. Peach Bottom Township, $45,000, Peach Bottom Rail Trail study, prepare a master site development plan and a feasibility study to evaluate 10 bridges, complete a wetlands determination and conduct phase 1 of an environmental assessment for 6.6 linear miles between Peach Bottom Township and Delta Borough. Christopher Neumann, (717) 818-5741. Springfield Township, $14,000, Lehman Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for the 30-acre Lehman Park. Tom Wolf, (717) 428-1413.

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Wellsville Borough, $40,000, Borough Park rehabilitation, work to include the construction of pedestrian walkways and parking; installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements. Carolyn Yates, (717) 432-3395. York County, $32,500, Apollo County Park plan, prepare a master site development plan for the approximately 200-acre Apollo County Park. Tammy Klunk, (717) 840-7227.