Williams celebrates $2.1 million in community conservation grants

Rep. Dan Williams October 7, 2026 | 3:37 PM

HARRISBURG, Oct. 7 – State Rep. Dan Williams announced a $2.1 million investment in recreational improvements, natural resource conservation, and community revitalization efforts in the 74^th Legislative District he serves.

The funding is distributed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Recreation’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program, which supports projects that encourage Pennsylvanians to connect with the outdoors.

“This funding is an investment in the quality of life and long-term vitality of communities throughout the 74th District,” said Williams. “From enhancing parks and recreational opportunities to expanding trails and protecting our waterways, these projects will benefit residents in multiple meaningful ways. I’m proud to advocate for these investments and help bring these improvements to our communities.”

Projects in the 74th District that received funding include:

$908,900 for the rehabilitation and further development of Ash Park in Coatesville. The work will include the renovation of a multipurpose field, pedestrian walkways, installation of play equipment with required safety surfacing, ADA access, and more.
$500,000 for the development of the Chester Valley Trail in Atglen Borough and West Sadsbury Township, Chester County and Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County. The work will include construction on one mile of trail from Noble Road to Main Street.
$300,000 for the rehabilitation and further development of Chambers Lake within Hibernia County Park in West Caln Township. The work will include the construction of a boat launch and dock, parking area, pedestrian walkways, ADA access, landscaping, and more.

Additional approved funding Williams advocated for with other lawmakers in the Chester County region includes:

$249,900 to Stroud Water Research Center Inc., for the installation of 25 acres of riparian forest buffers and post-planting establishment of 20 acres of recently planted buffers along waterways in the Schuylkill River Watershed across Berks, Chester, and Montgomery counties.
$150,000 to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to engage communities in planting trees and building local tree stewardship capacity in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.

More information about DCNR funding can be found here: Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants | Department of Conservation and Natural Resources| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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