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POOLER, GA – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today announced a grant award through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to the City of Pooler for improvements to the Pooler Recreation Center. 

The matching $250,000 grant is part of LWCF’s mission to protect a “seamless system of parks from backyard to backcountry.” This project will rehabilitate a playground, develop a splashpad, install landscaping, and make general site improvements.

“I was proud to help secure this funding for the City of Pooler. When completed, the Pooler Recreation Center will be an excellent place to beat the South Georgia heat and get kids outside. It’s important that we invest in community hubs like this, so all children and families can play and enjoy the great outdoors," said Rep. Carter. "Exercise is an important part of this administration’s mission to Make America Healthy Again.”

"We are excited to accept the grant support from the Land Water and Conservation Fund! This investment will help build on Pooler’s commitment to creating a welcoming space for our community to stay active outdoors and ensuring Pooler continues to be the recreation leader for the region," said Pooler Mayor Karen L. Williams. "We are grateful for Congressman Carter’s support in fostering healthy and active lifestyles for our residents."

The LWCF was made permanent by the Great American Outdoors Act of 2020, supported by Rep. Carter.

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