This project will rehabilitate the existing linden boat access facility on the west branch of the susquehanna river to provide safe accessible and modern public access for both powered and…

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 awarded $447,725 to the Fish & Boat Commission, Pennsylvania on May 1, 2026 under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) to rehabilitate the Linden Boat Access Facility on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

The project will construct a new launch ramp, install ADA-accessible amenities, and perform overall site upgrades addressing safety concerns. The rehabilitated facility will provide safe, accessible, and modern public access for both powered and nonpowered boats, offer free recreational boating and fishing opportunities, reduce gaps in public access along this section of the river, and remain free of charge under standard Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission rules and regulations. The facility is designed to serve the public for the next twenty-five years.

The award obligates $447,725 with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2027. Performance occurs in Pennsylvania. The Fish & Boat Commission, a state agency subsidiary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, received this formula grant directly with no sub-recipients. All recreational boaters accessing the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in the Muncy area will benefit from the project.

This project will rehabilitate the existing linden boat access facility on the west branch of the susquehanna river to provide safe accessible and modern public access for both powered and nonpowered boats. Improvements include a new launch ramp ADA accessible amenities and overall site upgrades addressing safety concerns and enhancing recreational opportunities. The upgraded facility will offer a clean inclusive location for fishing and boating reduce gaps in public access along this section of the river and provide a durable functional site designed to serve the public for the next 25 years. Use of the project area will remain free of charge and governed by standard pfbc rules and regulations. All recreational boaters accessing the west branch of the susquehanna river in the muncy area of lycoming county will benefit from this project. This project has no subrecipients.