The pennsylvania highlands region is rich in ecological, recreational and cultural resources
Active Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- F23AP00456
- Recipient
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Department Of Conservation & Natural Resources Pennsylvania UEI LRD5YGN94QS5 Part of Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
- Awarding agency
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DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5
Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
- Obligated
- $34,240,480
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 15.667 Highlands Conservation
- Completion date 98% complete
- Originally
- Funding
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- $17,120,240.00 Federal
- $17,120,240.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Pennsylvania, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
Located south of the kittatinny ridge, IT features rolling green hills, thriving forest, rocky terrain, wetlands and valued archaeological and historical sites. IT s a large area containing nearly 1.5 million acres, including william penn state forest, five state parks and multiple state game lands. The proximity to large urban centers means that the area faces a very high risk of conversion through loss of habitat and open space. There is, however, a concerted effort being made by non profit groups, land conservancies and government agencies that recognize the pennsylvania highlands as a unique ecological, recreational, agricultural and cultural treasure and are committed to its preservation.funds used from this grant will help to acquire 493 acres in west nantmeal and wallace townships, chester county for an addition to the william penn state forest. This acquisition will protect water resources and allow for increased public outdoor passive recreation in the schuylkill highlands.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | $0 | |
| Original award | $17,120,240 | $17,120,240 |
Subawards
| Subrecipient | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Tinicum TWP | $186,000 |
Quick answers
Who received award F23AP00456?
F23AP00456 was awarded to Department Of Conservation & Natural Resources Pennsylvania by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on December 1, 2022.
How much is award F23AP00456 worth?
$34,240,480 has been obligated on F23AP00456: $17,120,240 in federal funding and $17,120,240 in non-federal funding.
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