Yaw, Rowe: Nearly $150,000 in Conservation and Recreation Funding Awarded to East Buffalo Township

HARRISBURG -State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. David Rowe (R-85) announced $147,300 has been awarded to East Buffalo Township, Union County by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) through the Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2).

Funding will be used for the continued development of Turtle Creek Park. Improvements will include the construction of a pedestrian walkway, pavilion and dog park, installation of fencing, ADA access and landscaping.

"These improvements to Turtle Creek Park will undoubtedly benefit our region and have a positive impact on our recreational opportunities," Yaw said. "I am pleased to see this important investment in Union County."

"I had the opportunity to visit Turtle Creek Park this summer and I was impressed to see the progress being made on the stream restoration," said Rowe. "This grant will help bring the entire Turtle Creek Park project together, creating opportunities for outdoorsmen and recreation enthusiasts to enjoy time spent in nature."

The C2P2 is funded with a variety of state and federal funding sources, including the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund (Key 93), which includes Key-Community and Key-Land Trust; the Environmental Stewardship Fund (ESF); the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF); Pennsylvania Trails Fund (PRT - federal source); Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program (HA); and the ATV Restricted Management Account Fund (ATV).

For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw's website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or Rep. Rowe's website at www.RepDavidRowe.com.

CONTACT:
Elizabeth Weitzel (Sen. Yaw)
717-787-3280

Katelin Morrison (Rep. Rowe)
717-260-6502