The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant in the generous amount of $299,700 from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). This funding will play a crucial role in advancing the outdoor recreation opportunities within the Susquehanna Greenway in Pennsylvania.

The grant allocation is part of a broader initiative by the state government, led by Governor Shapiro, to protect critical natural areas and open space, develop greenways and trails, provide quality park, recreation and conservation opportunities, and to improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania’s communities. In total, Governor Shapiro has allocated an impressive $79.4 million in grants to enhance community and environmental projects across the state. For more information about these individual grants, visit dcnr.pa.gov.

The SGP’s grant of $299,700 will be instrumental in furthering SGP’s vision for a Susquehanna Greenway that builds connections along the Susquehanna River, inspires people to engage with the outdoors, and transforms communities into places where people want to live, work, and explore.

In addition to daily operations and SGP’s popular slate of outdoor recreation events, this grant will support: Implementation of the SGP Communications Plan, Management of the West Branch and Lower North Branch Susquehanna River Water Trails, Coordination of the Trails & River Towns programs, and implementation of the 2025 Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program.

Leslie Warriner, Executive Director of the SGP, expressed her gratitude for this astounding award, the highest yet that SGP has ever received from DCNR.

We are truly humbled and deeply grateful to receive this historic award from DCNR. This incredible show of support reinforces our commitment to enhancing the recreational resources that we bring to the public. With this unprecedented funding, our team is energized and empowered to continue connecting people to the outdoor treasures of our region in 2025 and beyond. Thanks to DCNR’s partnership, we are one step closer to realizing our vision of a vibrant, sustainable Greenway that will enrich communities and inspire generations to come.

The Susquehanna Greenway serves as a landscape of opportunity for residents and visitors, offering a 500-mile network of paddling, walking, and biking trails, boat launches, conserved lands, and communities that runs along the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania.

The SGP is dedicated to growing the Susquehanna Greenway by connecting communities, promoting active healthy living, and facilitating collaborative partnerships along the Susquehanna River. This grant from the DCNR is a significant contribution toward achieving these objectives and advancing the Susquehanna Greenway as a resource for our river communities.

For more information about the Susquehanna Greenway Partnerships, its projects, and the impact of the DCNR grant, please visit our website at susquehannagreenway.org.