July 19 PA Environment Digest Now Available

July 19 PA Environment Digest now available. Click here to print this Digest.

DEP Accepting Growing Greener Applications For Remaining Watershed, Flood Project $$

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for Growing Greener Watershed Restoration Projects designed to reduce pollution in watersheds impaired by nonpoint source pollution. Applications are due September 17. (formal notice)
With the Growing Greener II bond funding now spent, the competition for funding will be intense. $6 million will be available for Growing Greener Watershed Projects, $3 million in federal 319 watershed funding and $500,000 for flood control projects.
One example of a special priority area is the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment pollution. Click here to read more...