Thursday, 29 September 2022 14:48

Saratoga Spa State Park Awarded $1.2 Million Grant

Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs. Image capture: Jul 2019 © 2022 Google Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs. Image capture: Jul 2019 © 2022 Google

ALBANY — Saratoga Spa State Park was awarded $1.2 million from the National Park Service’s (NPS) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to support critical upgrades, Congressman Paul Tonko announced last week. 

The funding will be used for major improvements to the Spa State Park’s Roosevelt Dr. Corridor.

“Our parks and public lands are local treasures that hold cultural and historical significance for our region, all while serving as economic drivers for our communities,” Congressman Tonko said, in a statement.  “This kind of federal support is critical not only to sustain the natural beauty of our Capital Region parks, but also to advance the cause of environmental justice by ensuring that low-income and underserved communities are able to access these vital local resources.” 

Created by Congress in 1964, the Land and Water Conservation Fund provides matching grants to state and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities.  Since its inception, the fund has provided more than 40,000 grants to states and localities, supporting more than 29,000 projects to develop parks and recreational facilities in all 50 states.

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