The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) was awarded a $1,570,000 Project Grant under the Department of the Interior's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funds will be used by NJDEP's Green Acres Program to acquire approximately 473 acres of the Patriots Path property located in Byram Township, Sussex County, New Jersey. The acquisition area includes forested land with wetlands, streams, and existing hiking trails, and will be added to the adjacent Allamuchy Mountain State Park. This project aims to expand outdoor recreation opportunities and protect environmentally sensitive lands in northern New Jersey. The grant has a performance period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026.
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