The LHR is happy to announce grants that were awarded by DCNR through the Heritage Area Program for 2007

A total of $258,450, for the following projects:

• $100,000, management grant to cover costs of operating and managing the Lumber Heritage Region;
• $6,850, for historical research and archeological investigations of the old canal site in the Muncy area, Lycoming County to include the creation of a trail that will circulate throughout the 11-acre property and install interpretive signage and displays;
• $24,900, for upgrades at the Wild Woods Animal Park, located in Cherry Grove Township, Warren County to include construction of a pavilion, upgrades to the children’s outdoor activity area, interpretive signage, and fencing;
• $24,900, to create a large permanent exhibit at the Jefferson County History Center in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County to include the design, construction and installation of an exhibit titled Living on the Land in the 1,200-square foot gallery of the center;
• $24,900, to conduct Phase 1 restoration and enhancements to the 1884 Beech Creek, Clearfield and Southwestern Railroad Station (museum and trailhead) located in Castanea Township, Clinton County including an interpretation, education, and recreation railroad water tank as a visitor’s center, the placement of rail cars and interpretive signage;
• $5,000, to market and promote the Second Annual "Art in the Wilds", a juried fine arts show in Evergreen Park, in Kane Borough, McKean County, in June, 2008;
• $25,000, to construct the Big Bend Bird Viewing Area and Nature Trail in Mead Township, Warren County to include the design and construction of a 0.4 mile trail and bird-viewing observation platform along the Allegheny River. 
• $ 20,000, to install a multi-media system for showing informational and historical films at the new visitor’s center in Delmar Township, Tioga County.
• $ 8,900, to restore the stone gateway entrance at the CCC Camp S-121 located in Curtin Township, Centre County.  Work will include reconstruction of stone pillars, site upgrades, enhancements and installation of interpretive signage.
• $18,000, to create, promote and place ten chain saw carved sculptures in public spaces throughout the PA Wilds region.  The sculptures will be approximately six feet tall.  The project will be called Enchanted Woodlins.