The schuylkill river greenway develops projects that assist in the promotion, facilitation, and improvement of peoples understanding of the important natural, cultural and recreational resources along…

The National Park Service (NPS) National Office awarded a $1.5 million Cooperative Agreement under the Heritage Partnership Program (CFDA 15.939) to The Schuylkill River Greenway Association, effective August 1, 2025, through October 31, 2027. This award supports the development and implementation of projects that advance environmental stewardship and preservation of natural, cultural, and recreational resources along the Schuylkill River watershed in Eastern Pennsylvania. The products and services delivered include capital improvements to the Schuylkill River Trail, trail connectivity initiatives linking communities to the greenway system, watershed restoration and protection activities, and comprehensive constituent engagement programming.

In addition to physical infrastructure improvements, the award funds heritage-related programming and community initiatives such as educational activities, river-based recreation events (including bike rides and river sojourns), Underground Railroad heritage programming, and public art exhibitions. These activities are designed to enhance public understanding of the region's historical and ecological significance while promoting shared stewardship among local communities, partner organizations, state and local governments, nonprofits, and the general public. The cooperative agreement aligns with the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area's management strategic plan and supports the broader Heritage Partnership Program goal of preserving nationally significant cultural, historical, scenic, and natural resources for educational and inspirational benefit.

The schuylkill river greenway develops projects that assist in the promotion, facilitation, and improvement of peoples understanding of the important natural, cultural and recreational resources along the schuylkill river watershed in the eastern pennsylvania region, through preservation resource initiatives engaging the public and providing financial support to the region and staff, bolstering the local economy. Projects include capital improvements on the schuylkill river trail, connecting communities to the trail, restoring and protecting the watershed, and engaging constituents.