Haddock welcomes $561,000 for recreation projects
Rep. Jim Haddock November 12, 2024 | 3:20 PM
HARRISBURG, Nov. 12 – State Rep. Jim Haddock is pleased to see that $561,000 in Community Conservation Partnership Program grants were awarded today for two local recreation projects.
“Modern recreational facilities improve the quality of life in our communities because they allow residents and families to get outside and enjoy fresh air. I would like to thank the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for approving this funding and state Sen. Marty Flynn for his steadfast cooperation in advocating for programs that benefit our area,” said Haddock, D-Luzerne/Lackawanna.
The Trust for Public Land was awarded $436,200 as payment toward the acquisition of approximately 246 acres in Duryea Borough for passive recreation.
Dalton Borough will receive a $124,800 grant for rehabilitation and further development of Streamside Park, including construction of a basketball court, pickleball court, pedestrian walkways and parking area; installation of fencing; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements.
C2P2 offers a wide range of grant and technical assistance programs to help Pennsylvania communities, land conservancies and non-profit organizations plan, acquire and develop:
- recreation, park and conservation facilities.
- watersheds, rivers corridors, resources and buffers.
- greenways and trails.
- heritage areas and facilities.
- critical habitat, natural areas and open space.
Funding for C2P2 comes from various sources, including:
- Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund (Key 93).
- Environmental Stewardship Fund (Growing Greener 1).
- Heritage Areas Funding.
- Keystone Tree Fund.
- Snowmobile Restricted Account.
- All-Terrain Vehicle Restricted Account.
- Federal Highway Administration funds to the Pennsylvania Recreational Trails program.
- Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.
- Federal Highlands Conservation Act.