PEC recently awarded the Friends of the Blanco State Park, a non-profit organization of volunteers led by President Marilynn Lageman and dedicated board members, a grant of $1,000 to construct a security portal within the park. PEC’s Community Relations Department administers the community grant program and issues ‘application calls’ to eligible non-profit organizations served by PEC twice yearly. The Friends group was one of twenty-five organizations to receive the $1,000 grant from the October grant cycle.

The Friends organization is dedicated to the preservation, protection and improvement of the Blanco State Park. In partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife, its mission is to maintain and protect the park’s natural beauty for the enjoyment of current and future generations. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of the Blanco State Park, please visit its website at blancoparkfriends.org or pick up a registration form at the Park office. The Friends are always seeking willing volunteers committed to the Park and its mission.