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Gov. Wolf Announces Funding for 39 Trail Projects

November 16, 2018 by Nate Lotze

On November 15, Governor Tom Wolf announced an investment of $50 million for 280 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities. Among them are 39 projects to build and improve trails, including the Montour Trail, Great Allegheny Passage, Armstrong Trail, Broad Top Trail, and more.

“Many of the projects being funded—improvements to local parks, trails, and river access—bring opportunities for outdoor recreation closer to home, and are the features that help attract families, visitors, and businesses that provide jobs to communities,” Governor Wolf said. “This $50 million in grants will support communities throughout Pennsylvania working to protect and improve natural amenities for our citizens.”

Click here for the complete list of projects.

The grants are administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Funding comes from:

  • The Keystone Fund, which is generated from a portion of the realty transfer tax
  • The Environmental Stewardship Fund
  • The ATV/Snowmobile Fund generated through fees for licenses
  • Federal sources, including the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Additionally, more than $2.1 million is being provided to Heritage Areas for projects, including advancing river and trail towns, closing gaps in Pennsylvanian’s destination trails, developing heritage tourism initiatives, improving educational and interpretative signage, and planning and marketing heritage tourism events.

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