PENINSULA, Ohio, Aug. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park received the
largest gift from an individual in its history. The $3.8-million estate gift from the late
James H. Hower was designated for
the maintenance and improvement of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail within
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
(CVNP).
"We are grateful to receive this generous estate gift," said
Deb Yandala, president and CEO,
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National
Park. "For more than 20 years, Jim provided incredible
support to our organization and CVNP, including help in the
creation of the Boston Mill Visitor Center. He was an avid user of
the Towpath Trail and with this funding, we can help care for this
beloved trail within the park for years to come."
"This philanthropic gift supports 20 miles of the Towpath Trail
within Cuyahoga Valley National
Park," said Lisa Petit,
superintendent of Cuyahoga Valley
National Park. "We are honored this gift comes from someone
who truly loved the park and the Towpath Trail, ensuring its care
well into the future for millions of visitors each year."
The Conservancy's CVNP Towpath Trail Fund is now available to
Ohio's national park to request
support when needed for maintenance and improvement projects for
the Towpath. Donations can be made to the fund at
www.forcvnp.org/donate.
About Conservancy for CVNP
The Conservancy for CVNP is the official friends group and
philanthropic partner for Cuyahoga Valley
National Park. With a mission to enrich people's lives and
enhance our region by inspiring use, preservation and support of
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the
Conservancy offers cultural and educational programming, co-manages
the park's volunteer program, provides venues for weddings,
meetings and special events, and operates park retail spaces. Learn
more at www.forcvnp.org.
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