The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) received a $1,672,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to renovate and upgrade Clear Lake State Park. The key project activities include replacing a campground water line, adding additional hydrants, relocating and adding electrical pedestals to existing campsites, adding full hook-up sites, paving accessible sites, and...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $10,978,500 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) project grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR). The Iowa DNR will sub-grant the funding to the City of Des Moines for the renovation of Birdland Park. This project aims to improve public outdoor recreation opportunities for central Iowa residents and visitors through enhanced park amenities and improved flood resilience. The...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has received a $207,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program. The funding will be used to install lighting at a soccer field and construct a new restroom and concession building at the Washington Wellness Park in Washington, Iowa. This project will improve the park by providing public restroom facilities and lighting for the soccer...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources received a $573,550 federal grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program. The grant will fund the construction of 1.2 miles of new trail within Swede Point Park in Madrid, Iowa, as part of the High Trestle Trail phased construction project. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will subgrant the funds to Boone County Conservation for this...
The National Park Service awarded a $267,160 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will subgrant these funds to the City of Cherokee, Iowa to construct a 125' x 35' concrete skate scooter BMX bike park along E. Main Street (Hwy. 977). This new outdoor recreation facility will encourage physical activity and socialization among youth and young...
The National Park Service awarded the Iowa Department of Natural Resources a $2,380,990 federal Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to construct a new swimming pool facility at Sportsman Park in Laurens, Iowa. The grant project will build a concrete swimming pool with zero-depth entry, swimming lanes, a diving tower, accessible pool stairs, and a new bathhouse and concession stand. The pool will be located adjacent to other...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will receive $357,000 from the Department of the Interior National Park Service through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to replace an existing 8-foot-wide asphalt trail with a new 10-foot-wide concrete multi-use trail. As a sub-awardee, the Lee County Conservation Board will construct 2,725 feet of trail connecting South Park to Pollmiller Park and adjacent parks. This project aims to improve...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has awarded a $4,119,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) project grant to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to resurface roads and associated parking lots in the southern portion of a state park. The project has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. The LWCF program provides federal financial assistance to state and local governments for acquiring, developing, and improving...
This Project Grant award of $1,650,000 from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will enable the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to upgrade the campground facilities at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area. The planned upgrades include adding 50-amp electrical service to campsites, installing new gravel for campsites and parking areas, replacing water lines, creating new full hookup...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) a $5,300,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) on October 1, 2023. The grant will support the renovation and enhancement of the Lakeview Campground at Sibley State Park. Key project activities include rehabilitating and making ADA compliant two historic shower facilities and a picnic shelter,...