Pennsylvania has no shortage of remarkable waterfront property. From the famous Three Rivers in Pittsburgh to the shores of Lake Erie, and the banks of the Susquehanna, Schuylkill, and Delaware Rivers, Pennsylvania has beautiful waterfront landscapes that are full of opportunities to advance the economy of the Commonwealth and provide recreation for our friends and families.
 
My legislation will create the Waterfront Redevelopment Grant Program to promote economic development in underdeveloped waterfront areas. This program will be designed to protect and revitalize waterfronts across Pennsylvania, create new jobs and stimulate private investment.  Through thoughtful and targeted expenditures, we can increase property values and protect and enhance the health and well-being of the environment.
 
The ability to provide purpose to underdeveloped property while promoting economic development and environmental health would be a win for Pennsylvania on various levels.  Please join me in providing a solution to both economic needs and environmental needs by co-sponsoring this bill.