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January 23, 2026 - Easton, PA

Shapiro-Davis Administration Invests $500,000 to Support Trail Project in Easton

Easton Highline will connect downtown to regional trails, add green space, and support local businesses.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently awarded $82 million to 295 projects across 58 counties to expand outdoor access and strengthen communities.

DCNR is accepting Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant applications through April 30, 2026.

Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline. After a federal grant for this project was rescinded, the Shapiro-Davis Administration stepped up to ensure this critical revitalization work continues, reaffirming Pennsylvania's commitment to investments that directly benefit communities and residents.

The grant is part of a nearly $82 million investment in more than 295 recreation and conservation projects across Pennsylvania - a significant statewide effort to create new recreational opportunities, expand outdoor access, protect natural resources, and strengthen local communities.

Speakers:
Elizabeth Class-Maldonado
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis
DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn
Mayor of Easton Sal Panto Jr.
Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski
Senator Lisa Boscola
Representative Bob Freeman
Director of the PA Office of Outdoor Rec. Nathan Reigner
West Easton Mayor Daniel DePaul



Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and community leaders celebrate $82 million invested statewide in conservation and recreation, including a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton. This grant supports the acquisition of approximately 17.5 acres in Easton City and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline trail, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_01.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_02.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_03.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_04.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_05.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_06.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_07.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_08.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Sal Panto Jr., Mayor of Easton, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_09.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Sal Panto Jr., Mayor of Easton, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_10.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_11.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_12.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_13.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_14.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Sal Panto Jr., Mayor of Easton, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_15.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Senator Lisa Boscola celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_16.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Senator Lisa Boscola celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_17.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Bob Freeman celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_18.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Bob Freeman celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_19.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Nathan Reigner, Director of Outdoor Recreation, Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_20.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Nathan Reigner, Director of Outdoor Recreation, Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_21.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Nathan Reigner, Director of Outdoor Recreation, Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_22.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and community leaders celebrate $82 million invested statewide in conservation and recreation, including a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton. This grant supports the acquisition of approximately 17.5 acres in Easton City and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline trail, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_23.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and community leaders celebrate $82 million invested statewide in conservation and recreation, including a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton. This grant supports the acquisition of approximately 17.5 acres in Easton City and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline trail, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_24.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announce a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_25.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announce a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_26.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announce a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_27.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announce a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_28.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announce a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_29.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announce a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_30.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announce a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_31.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announce a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_32.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announce a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_33.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_35.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_36.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_37.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Elizabeth Class-Maldonado, PA State Director, Trust for Public Land, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_38.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Elizabeth Class-Maldonado, PA State Director, Trust for Public Land, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_39.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Elizabeth Class-Maldonado, PA State Director, Trust for Public Land, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_40.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_41.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_42.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_43.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dan DePaul, Mayor of West Easton Borough, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_44.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dan DePaul, Mayor of West Easton Borough, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_45.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dan DePaul, Mayor of West Easton Borough, celebrates a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton for development of the Easton Highline trail, which will expand recreation and community connectivity, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_46.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a $500,000 investment toward the acquisition of approximately 17.57 acres in Easton and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_47.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and community leaders celebrate $82 million invested statewide in conservation and recreation, including a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton. This grant supports the acquisition of approximately 17.5 acres in Easton City and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline trail, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026. Rendering provided by the City of Easton.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_48.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and community leaders celebrate $82 million invested statewide in conservation and recreation, including a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton. This grant supports the acquisition of approximately 17.5 acres in Easton City and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline trail, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026. Rendering provided by the City of Easton.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_49.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and community leaders celebrate $82 million invested statewide in conservation and recreation, including a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton. This grant supports the acquisition of approximately 17.5 acres in Easton City and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline trail, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026. Photo provided by the City of Easton.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_50.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, and community leaders celebrate $82 million invested statewide in conservation and recreation, including a Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant award to the City of Easton. This grant supports the acquisition of approximately 17.5 acres in Easton City and West Easton Borough, Northampton County, for development of the Easton Highline trail, in Easton, PA on January 23, 2026. Photo provided by the City of Easton.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28845_lg_dcnr_easton_grants_51.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>