The workshop will be held at the Buffalo Creek Natural Park, 154 Monroe Road in Sarver, Butler County and online.
This half day workshop focused on identifying abandoned mine drainage problems, funding sources for remediation, and examples of successful projects. Audubon will be joined by partners from Stream Restoration Inc. and Mountain Watershed Association.
Click Here to register for this free program. Questions should be directed to: 724-295-3589 or email: nmilano@aswp.org.
Visit the Buffalo Creek Coalition and Audubon Society of Western PA websites for information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved.
Grant Programs
These grant programs are accepting applications for mine reclamation and watershed restoration projects--
-- May 31: Commonwealth Financing Authority Act 13 Restoration Grants
-- June 3-- DEP Local Abandoned Mine Reclamation Grants
-- June 21: DEP Growing Greener Plus Watershed Restoration Grants
-- June 21: DEP/EPA Section 319 Watershed Restoration Grants
-- September 23-- DEP Local Abandoned Mine Reclamation Grants
Related Article:
-- DEP Awards $5.67 Million In Federal Funding To Support Local Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Mine Water Treatment, Subsidence Control Projects; Next Grant Applications Due June 3, Sept. 23 [PaEN]
NewsClips:
-- Courier Express: Two Elk County Abandoned Mine Projects Awarded Funding
-- Tribune-Democrat: Bedford County Projects Land Abandoned Mine Restoration Grants
-- TribLive: Export Historical Society Moves Ahead With Plans To Stabilize Old Mine Entrance In Westmoreland
[Posted: May 14, 2024] PA Environment Digest
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