Dade County has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund to support the creation of the Dade County Community Forest, a transformative 660-acre project aimed at enhancing outdoor recreation, environmental conservation and economic growth in the region.
The LWCF grant is a milestone in the development of the Community Forest, providing funding to help protect and improve access to the area’s natural beauty. The project, led by Trust for Public Land in partnership with Dade County, will feature hiking and biking trails, outdoor education spaces and other recreational amenities that complement nearby attractions like Cloudland Canyon ... (click for more)