$4.2 Million Chester County Grant for Acquisition of Crebilly Farm
On March 1, 2023, the Chester County Commissioners awarded $4,206,750 to Westtown Township for the acquisition of Crebilly Farm. The grant award will be made over four years, beginning in 2024. When combined with the $6 million awarded in late 2022 from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Township has now received grant commitments of over $10.2 million to acquire the 206 acres of new open space. Westtown is extraordinarily grateful to the County Commissioners and staff for their generosity and commitment to open space preservation!
$2.15 Million Chester County Grant Awarded for Crebilly Farm Easements
On February 9, Chester County announced that it had awarded $2.15 million to pay for approximately half of the cost of the conservation easements along the western portion of Crebilly Farm. These easements, when secured, will permanently protect four parcels covering 102 acres from future development. Westtown is extremely grateful to the County Commissioners and their dedicated staff for their commitment to the future of Crebilly Farm and open space preservation!
$4 Million DCNR Grant Awarded for Crebilly Farm Acquisition
On Thursday, December 29, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced $4 million in grant funding to Westtown Township to acquire Crebilly Farm. This grant award is in addition to a $2 million award that DCNR announced in September. We are grateful to our state partners who recognize the value in protecting and preserving open space!
12.29.22 DCNR LWCF grants press release
