Natural Lands Trust, Inc. $150,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Schuylkill Highlands Conservation Landscape including the 2018 mini-grant program; prepare a trail study for the rehabilitation of approximately 400 feet of Big Woods Trail connecting French Creek State Park and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site; evaluate the use of recently completed trail sections; and coordinate with the William Penn Foundation’s watershed initiative. Work to include a written summary report. Carol R. De Wolf, (610) 353-5587 ext. 268, ESF
Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission, $10,000, Hire a peer consultant to prepare a strategic plan for the development of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail. Work to include a written, bound report. Sue Smith, (814) 677-4800 ext. 131
Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism, $220,000, Provide technical assistance to partner organizations in Crawford and Venango counties; undertake a regional identity initiative; further rehabilitation of the Downs Building in Oil City, Venango County to include first floor windows, doors and utilities; prepare plans and specifications for a new visitor center in Franklin City, Venango County and update displays at existing visitor centers; support activities of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Marilyn A. Black, (814) 677-3152 ext. 105, HA
Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc. $60,000, Study the feasibility of developing a conservation landscape in the Erie to Pittsburgh region. Work to include a written, bound report. Marla Papernick,
(412) 481-9400, ESF
Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc. $125,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape including the 2017 Laurel Highlands mini-grant program; conduct program outreach; and implement goals of the conservation landscape work groups. Work to include a written summary report. Marla Papernick, (412) 481-9400, ESF
Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc. $70,000, Coordinate and fund PA Water Trails Program including the 2017 mini-grant program; provide technical assistance to water trail program managers; and implement priorities of the PA Water Trails Strategic Plan. Work to include a written summary report. Frank Maguire, (412) 481-9400, ESF
Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Inc. $200,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape including the 2017 mini-grant program; identify priority parcels for land conservation and outreach to property owners; conduct trail forums and identify priority trail gaps; and conduct special events to promote brand awareness. Work to include a written summary report. Janet Sweeney,
(570) 718-6507, ESF
Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education, $75,000, Coordinate and fund Wildlife Leadership Academy modules in 2017. Work to include a written summary report. Michele Kittell, (570) 245-8518, ESF
Pennsylvania Land Trust Association, $120,000, Fund Conservation Easement Assistance Program grants to land trusts to assist with the acquisition of conservation, recreation and trail easements; amend and restate old easements; establish and update baseline documentation; and install signs on eased lands. Work to include a written summary report. Andrew M. Loza, (717) 230-8560, Key - Land Trust
Pennsylvania Land Trust Association, $290,000, Provide outreach, education and technical assistance to conservation organizations and local government officials; develop conservation tools and guidance documents; develop a comprehensive land conservation GIS database; organize conferences and trainings including the 2017 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference; research and educate on conservation issues; and manage the Conservation Easement Assistance Program. Work to include a written summary report. Andrew M. Loza, (717) 230-8560, ESF and Key - Land Trust
Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, $90,000, Educate and track volunteers in conducting natural resource program outreach in north central and south western Pennsylvania; facilitate volunteer training and continuing education courses; and further develop the Naturalist Volunteer website. Work to include a written summary report. Michele Richards, (570) 441-3364, ESF
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers, Inc. $225,000, Coordinate and fund the 2017 and 2018 Pennsylvania River Sojourns and River of the Year programs; develop educational materials and events; and conduct outreach to inform program improvements. Work to include a written summary report. Janet Sweeney, (570) 718-6507, ESF
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, Inc. $150,000, Provide technical assistance, training and support to friends groups, volunteers, and state parks and forests; promote recreation, visitation and engagement through public outreach activities; and produce resources, materials and special events to support park and forest activities. Work to include a written summary report. Marci Mowery, (717) 236-7644, ESF
Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society, Inc. $250,000, Coordinate and fund programs and initiatives related to the professional advancement of community recreation and parks including the 2018 annual conference, 2018 partnership workshops and phase one planning of a leadership summit; further implementation of the Good for You, Good for All marketing campaign; continued management of Get Outdoors PA; continued leadership of the Urban Parks Alliance; coordinate and fund Recreation Technical Assistance Program grants; and provide training support for DCNR. Work to include a written summary report. Emily Gates,
(814) 234-4272, ESF
Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society, Inc. $99,563, Coordinate the 2017 Statewide Greenways & Trails Summit; 2017 Trail of the Year; regional trail workshops; and trail annual report. Work to include a written summary report. Emily Gates, (814) 234-4272, PRT
Pennsylvania Route 6 Alliance, $220,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the PA Route 6 Alliance including continued coordination of the Pennsylvania Wilds facade program; implementation of the Route 6 wayfinding, marketing and interpretive plans; continued technical assistance to Heritage Communities; coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives; and continued coordination of the Route 6 Artisan Trail. Work to include a written summary report. Terri Dennison, (814) 435-7706, HA
Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association, $100,000, Fund and coordinate the 2017 Snowmobile mini-grant program. Work to include a written summary report. Lori Elliott, (717) 236-2050 ext. 127, S/ATV
Pennsylvania Trout, Inc. $100,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the Pennsylvania Coldwater Heritage Partnership including the 2017 mini-grant program; host the 2018 Keystone Coldwater Conference; and provide training and technical assistance. Work to include a written summary report. Tali MacArthur,
(814) 359-5233, ESF
Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. $300,000, Coordinate and fund activities of the PA Wilds Conservation Landscape including organizational capacity building; expansion of public-private partnerships; the 2017 mini-grant program; development of tourism clusters, brand identity and asset connectivity; and examination of youth entrepreneurship and engagement. Work to include a written summary report. Tataboline Enos, (814) 757-9190, ESF
Rails-To-Trails Conservancy, Inc. $200,000, Produce the 2017 Greenway Sojourn; complete a trail maintenance plan and budget template; and implement a trail user counting system on a maximum of 20 trails. Work to include a written summary report. Tom Sexton, (717) 238-1717, ESF
Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation, $160,000, Coordinate and fund the 2017 mini-grant program; install a portable gangway on the RiverQuest vessel; develop marketing materials and initiatives; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Jeffrey T. Leber, (412) 464-4020
ext. 35, HA
Schuylkill River Greenway Association, $200,000, Further planning and coordination of the Schuylkill River Trail including easement and acquisition of key parcels in Landingville and Schuylkill Haven boroughs and Pottsville City, Schuylkill County and closing gaps in Reading City, Berks County; coordinate and fund the joint Schuylkill Highlands 2018 mini-grant program; create and administer the Heritage Corps pilot program; conduct special events and programming including the 2017 Schuylkill Watershed Congress and 2017 Trails and Greenways Conference; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Tim Fenchel, (484) 945-0200, HA
Susquehanna Heritage Corporation, $200,000, Implement priorities of the Susquehanna Riverlands Tourism Development Group; establish the Zimmerman Center and Columbia Crossing Service Center as gateway visitor centers; implement the segment plan for the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail; and coordinate and fund heritage area initiatives. Work to include a written summary report. Mark N. Platts, (717) 252-0229 ext. 3, HA
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, $225,000, Conduct the Susquehanna Volunteer Program; provide technical assistance to River Towns; coordinate special events, education and training activities; manage the West Branch and Lower North Branch Susquehanna River Water Trails; and continue to develop bike, pedestrian, and river access. Work to include a written summary report. Trish Carothers, (570) 522-7259, ESF
