Pennsylvania awards $277,200 to protect 27 acres; woodland can absorb 22.5M gallons of rainwater

Representative Image (AI-generated) A 27-acre stretch of woodland near Pittsburgh is set to receive permanent protection with the help of $277,200 in state funding. The funding was announced by Pennsylvania State Rep. Emily Kinkead on October 7 and will support the Lowries Run Expansion Project in Ross Township. According to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the grant was awarded to the Allegheny Land Trust for the acquisition and permanent preservation of the woodland. Officials estimate the protected area can absorb 22.5 million gallons of rainwater and sequester more than 100,000 pounds of carbon each year, while also creating additional green space and opportunities for outdoor recreation.27 acres of woodland to be protectedThe newly announced funding is aimed at keeping approximately 27 acres of woodland from being lost to other forms of development. The money will go to the Allegheny Land Trust, which will use it to support the acquisition and permanent preservation of the property as part of the Lowries Run Expansion Project. According to Ross Township documents, the project intends to add more protected green space while giving local residents additional opportunit...