Recognizing that many watershed groups operate on shoe-string budgets, the organizations sponsoring the September 25 Ohio River Watershed Celebration announced watershed groups attending the cruise will be eligible for $3,000 in grants to use to further the objectives of their organizations.

There will be four $500.00 awards and four $250.00 awards.

The awards will be based on poster displays created by the groups participating in the cruise.

The award categories include: community outreach and education, most innovative and cutting-edge projects, best overall display and best example of partnership group

To be eligible, watershed groups must be from the Ohio River Watershed.

Work, be a formal or informal association, alliance, conservancy, hunting or fishing club, school group, environmental group, FFA, 4H, or other like-minded group and not be a local, state or federal agency or private consulting firm.

Online registration is available for the Celebration or for questions, please call 724-776-0150. Don’t forget to check the box when registering that you will be bringing a display.

For more information on the Ohio River Celebration, see “Double The Fun Of Last Year!”

Video Blog: 2007 Ohio River Celebration

8/22/2008