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USDA awards $2.8M to expand public outdoor access in Pennsylvania

Funding will help the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission open private lands for public outdoor recreation through voluntary agreements and access easements.

Published Aug 10, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $2.8 million to expand public access to outdoor recreation across Pennsylvania. The grant will help the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission secure voluntary landowner agreements and access easements to open more private lands to the public.