This $2,000,000 federal Project Grant award under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service, will support the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in sub-granting funds to the Parish of St. Tammany to construct nature and water access facilities. The project will involve building walking trails, picnic pavilions, a kayak launch, fishing boardwalk, restrooms, and a limestone parking area. This project is expected to benefit over 400 residents living within a half-mile radius by providing new opportunities for walking, biking, nature observation, fishing, and paddle sports. With an award date of October 1, 2023 and a target completion date of September 30, 2026, this grant will expand outdoor recreation resources and amenities for children, youth, adults, and seniors in the local community.
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