Purpose of award this task agreement TA will execute projects that implement the management plan for lackawanna valley national heritage area lhva in accordance with p l 106 278 summary of project…

Purpose of award this task agreement TA will execute projects that implement the management plan for lackawanna valley national heritage area lhva in accordance with p l 106 278 summary of project specific activities activities under this agreement include conduct an economic impact assessment which will be used to develop a long term engagement strategy to sustain regional economic growth develop efforts to preserve historic sites and infrastructure, including coordinating a facade improvement program engage in health related outreach programs, particularly those that connect elders to health and recreation opportunities create safer connections and public access points on the lackawanna river heritage trail by improving crosswalks, sidewalks, etc , and further implementing ADA compliant accessibility in the region as well as close gaps in the trail system provide educational and interactive programs including programs to commemorate the united states 250TH, environmental programs, expanding funding opportunities for educators, and interpreting the history of region s mining and railroad industries pursue historic preservation and education initiatives, including assisting partners with historic designations, implementing a signage program to identify historic sites, conducting programs for children, and digitizing and expanding oral histories maintain existing recreational spaces, including trails, beach and fishing access, pavilions and play areas reclaim abandoned mine and industrial sites to close trail gaps and develop new recreational spaces performance goals including milestones and expected outcomes successful execution of the TA from september 2022 through september 2024 will result in the integrated operation of the lhva and the conservation and interpretation of its historic and cultural resources beneficiaries the public will benefit through enhanced educational and recreational opportunities throughout the lackawanna valley the resources, communities and organizations associated with lackawanna valley will benefit through improved management, increased visibility, and greater program offerings to the public related to the resources