DCNR Recreation and Conservation Grant - Charleroi Riverfront Park

DCNR Recreation and Conservation Grant - Charleroi Riverfront Park

Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)

Recipient: Mon Valley Alliance Foundation (MVAF), formerly Mon Valley Progress Council

Award Amount: $157,250

Geographic Scope: Charleroi, Pennsylvania

Award Date: November 7, 2019

Program Purpose:
Funding for riverfront park development, blight remediation, and community access to the Monongahela River.

Funding Sources:
DCNR Recreation and Conservation grant program funded with variety of state and federal sources including:

Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund (Key 93)

- Key-Community component
- Key-Land Trust component

Environmental Stewardship Fund (ESF)

Project Scope - Charleroi Riverfront Park Development:
Funding used in conjunction with matching grant from Washington County Local Share Account Program for:

Widen boat launch area

Install boat and trailer parking lot

Construct retaining walls

Add ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility

Landscaping installation

Project signage

Related site improvements

Prior Work Completed:

Installation of EZ Dock canoe and kayak accessible launch

Resurfacing of existing public boat ramp

Partnership with Mon Valley Initiative for riverfront landscaping

Project Partners:

Washington County Redevelopment Authority

River Town Program (project of National Road Heritage Corridor)

Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation (supported broader riverfront initiatives - $4M+ raised over 8 years)

Charleroi Borough Council

Contact Information:

Mon Valley Alliance Foundation

235 W. Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063

Phone: 724-565-5636