HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP

Fort Leboeuf Historical Society

Erie County

Left to right: Jason Krise (PA Route 6 Board Member), Dan Glotz (PA Route 6 Board President), Melinda Meyer (PA Route 6 Board Member) accepting award on behalf of Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society, Candace Hillyard (PA Route 6 Board Executive Director)

HERITAGE TOURISM

Milford Hospitality Group

Pike County

Left to right: Brian Bossuyt (Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau), Steven Rosado (Milford Hospitality Group),

Dan Glotz (PA Route 6 Board President), Candace Hillyard (PA Route 6 Executive Director)

HERITAGE LEADERSHIP

Jane Varcoe

Wayne County

Left to right: James Hamill (Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau), State Representative Jonathan Fritz, Dan Glotz (PA Route 6 Board President), Jane Varcoe, Doug Miller (Senator Rosemary Brown), Candace Hillyard (PA Route 6 Executive Director)

ARTISAN OF THE YEAR

Pop's Culture Shoppe

Tioga County

Left to right: Kim Johns (State Representative Owlett’s Office), Candace Hillyard (PA Route 6 Executive Director), Colleen Hanson (Visit Potter-Tioga), Anja & Jullian Stam, Deborah Rudy (Senator Yaw’s Office), Rachel Courtney (PA Route 6)

HERITAGE COMMUNITY 

OF THE YEAR

Kane, PA

McKean County

Left to right: Rustin Lippincott (ANF), Kate Kennedy (Executive Director of KADC), Dan Glotz (PA Route 6 Board President), Candace Hillyard (PA Route 6 Executive Director)

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMNET

Jason Krise

Bradford County

Left to right: Candace Hillyard (PA Route 6 Executive Director), Deb Rudy (Senator Gene Yaw’s Office), Jason Krise (PA Route 6 Board), Dan Glotz (PA Route 6 Board President), Julie Williams (State Representative Tina Pickett’s Office)

We’re excited to invite you to the PA Wilds Stakeholder Meeting Series! This is your chance to help shape the future of the Wilds Cooperative and the PA Wilds Center. Your feedback will guide us in designing better services and programs that truly support you and the entire PA Wilds community. 

Virtual Meetings: 

December 2, 11 AM – 12 PM

Virtual session for government and nonprofit partners unable to attend previous events

December 5, 7:30-9:30 PM

Virtual session for any WCO Members and stakeholders unable to attend an in-person events

Walk, Bike, Roll

Our wheels were turning in Mansfied at the Walk-Bike-Roll Activating Your Community Workshop. We had fun and are always happy to talk about our ccommunity and Bike Friendly Business Progam.

Learn more about the Walk, Bike, Roll Active Transportation Workshop here.

Learn more about PA Route 6 Alliance's Bike Friendly Business Program here.

Shapiro Administration Invests $79 Million 

To Expand Recreation, Community 

Revitalization Efforts Across Pennsylvania

11/12/2024

​Secretary Dunn visited James Logan Elementary School in Philadelphia to highlight one of the more than 300 projects that will expand recreational opportunities, conserve natural spaces, and revitalize communities.

View a complete list of the statewide grants here.

Philadelphia, PA – Today, the Shapiro Administration announced $79.4 million in grants for 307 projects across Pennsylvania, aimed at expanding recreational opportunities, conserving natural spaces, and revitalizing communities. These grants will support a wide range of projects, including improving local parks, expanding trails and river access points, and creating more green space in local communities.

These investments underscore Governor Josh Shapiro's commitment to strengthening the Commonwealth's communities — all while driving regional economic growth through projects that enrich cultural, civic, recreational, and historic places throughout Pennsylvania. This not only improves the quality of life for Pennsylvanians but also creates dynamic spaces that help to attract visitors to the Commonwealth. 

“Every day, my Administration is focused on getting stuff done for the good people of Pennsylvania — and we're proud to support hundreds of projects across the Commonwealth that not only enhance the quality of life for Pennsylvanians but also serve as a catalyst for economic growth," said Governor Shapiro. “Investing in these projects – from improving our parks and trails to planting trees in our neighborhoods to increasing access to our rivers – attracts visitors to Pennsylvania, boosts local businesses, and strengthens our communities."

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited James Logan Elementary School in Philadelphia to spotlight a $500,000 grant to the School District of Philadelphia. This grant will engage communities, school staff, and students in planting approximately 600 trees across 30 school campuses in environmental justice areas, while also building local tree stewardship capacity in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Tree Tenders Program.

“Trees help combat urban heat and flooding, and their planting fosters a connection to nature," said Secretary Dunn. “In Philadelphia alone, over $5 million in grants will support urban tree planting, park and playground improvements, trail development, and water access. These projects are part of broader efforts to prepare Fairmount Park and other sites for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States."

“Schools are an integral part of our Philadelphia communities and serve as areas where students, parents, and community members can gather and connect," said Oz Hill, Deputy Superintendent of Operations for the School District of Philadelphia. “As one of the largest landowners in Philadelphia, increasing the tree canopy around schools will positively impact the health and well-being of our students. Thanks to a grant from DCNR, we are thrilled to expand our tree canopy." 



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