PECO 2016 Green Region grants

MALVERN, Pa. (WPVI) -- 7 chester and delaware county townships are getting a helping hand on improving their open space.

Action News was in Malvern as PECO awarded its Green Region grants for 2016.

The funds can be used for improvements to parks, recreation, conservation or to purchase open land.

Green Region has funded more than 150 projects across southeastern Pennsylvania.