Lancaster Clean Water Partners Begin Accepting Clean Water Fund Large Grant Applications July 26; Watershed Leadership Academy Open

The Lancaster Clean Water Partners will begin accepting another round of Lancaster Clean Water Fund Grant applications for larger projects on July 26.  The deadline to apply is September 30.

This category grants dollars from the Department of Environmental Protection for significant implementation projects contributing to Lancaster's Countywide Action Plan.

We'll offer an opportunity to submit draft applications by September 2 with comments guaranteed back on or before September 16.

Awards will be announced in early January. 

Small Projects Due July 22

Just a reminder, Lancaster Clean Water Fund Grants for small projects are due July 22.

Visit the Lancaster Clean Water Fund Grant webpage for more information.

July 26 Webinar

An information session will be held Tuesday, July 26 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Registration will be open in early July.

If you have questions before the information session, contact Megan at mblackmon@lancastercleanwaterpartners.com. 

Watershed Academy

Are you or someone you know an emerging environmental leader or a lifelong student looking for a new challenge?

Applications are now being accepted for the Lancaster Watershed Leadership Academy.

Click Here for all the details.

Lancaster Water Week Photos

Visit the Lancaster Conservancy Facebook page for photos from the Lancaster Water Week Celebration in June

For more information on programs, initiatives, funding, technical support, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Lancaster Clean Water Partners website.  Click Here to sign up for regular email updates.  Follow them on Facebook. 

 

(Reprinted from the latest Lancaster Clean Water Partners newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy.)

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[Posted: June 30, 2022]  PA Environment Digest