In its second year, the Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant Program is supporting 34 community-based environmental projects or events that will enhance, restore or protect our basin’s waterways.
“Through review of the applications, it’s clear there is no shortage of passion or resourceful ideas to better connect communities to our creeks, streams and rivers” said SRBC Executive Director Andrew Dehoff. “But there can be a shortage of funding, especially for smaller, volunteer-led groups. We’re pleased to be able to fill some of those gaps and help to make those visions of a healthier and safer Susquehanna River Basin reality.”
Awardees include county conservation districts, environmental volunteer groups, educational institutions, municipalities, youth groups and a fire department.
Abandoned mine drainage education, aquatic organism passage, a recreational disability access study, water trail and stream quality signage, waterway road salt monitoring, a pet waste cleanup campaign, and kayak safety training are just a few examples of the chosen projects that will create a more vibrant basin.
Half of the projects awarded will directly benefit environmental justice communities.
Grant Awardees in Pennsylvania include--
Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District - $5,000
Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy - $5,000
This Is My Quest, Inc. - $5,000
Borough of Archbald - $5,000
North Branch Land Trust - $5,000
Earth Conservancy - $5,000
Renovo Fire Department - $5,000
Anderson Creek Watershed Association - $305
Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance - $5,000
ClearWater Conservancy of Central Pennsylvania - $5,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy - $5,000
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership - $5,000
Juniata County Conservation District - $5,000
Blair County Conservation District - $4,995
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy - $5,000
Manada Conservancy - $5,000
Dauphin County Conservation District - $5,000
Lebanon County Conservation District - $1,000
East Cocalico Township - $4,820
Londonderry Township - $5,000
Lower Allen Township - $4,825
Letort Regional Authority - $5,000
Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County - $3,700
City of Lancaster - $2,952
Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association - $5,000
Penn State Extension/Watershed Alliance of York - $5,000
Izaak Walton League of America, York Chapter #67 - $3,000
Click Here for a full list of project descriptions.
Click Here for the SRBC announcement and a map of projects.
For more information on programs, training opportunities and upcoming events, visit the Susquehanna River Basin Commission website. Click Here to sign up for SRBC’s newsletter. Follow SRBC on Twitter, visit them on YouTube.
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[Posted: January 7, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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