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DEP Now Accepting Applications For Growing Greener Watershed, Flood Protection Grants
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The Department of Environmental Protection this week announced it is now accepting applications for watershed protection and restoration as well as flood protection grants under the Growing Greener Program.
Applications are due July 17. (formal notice)
For the upcoming grant round, the Department will invest in projects that will ultimately protect and/or restore this Commonwealth's watersheds from impairment due to nonpoint source pollution.
Examples of special priority areas include: Watershed Renaissance--comprehensive watershed plan implementation in a small watershed; projects located in ''priority'' watersheds that reduce the source of impairment; and ''priority'' type activities that lead to water quality restoration or protection.
Examples of eligible projects could include reducing nonpoint source pollution in watersheds where streams are impaired; integrating stormwater management and flood protection into watershed management; encouraging the beneficial use of abandoned mine pool water; and water conservation strategies and projects that will help reduce Total Maximum Daily Load pollutants.
Flood Protection
Through the same application process, applicants can also apply for funding through the Department's Flood Protection Grant Program and Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grant. Flood protection grants are for communities that operate and maintain State and Federal flood protection projects. Section 319 grants focus on funding similar projects to Growing Greener but with special emphasis within targeted watersheds.
Applications and guidelines will be available online at the Growing Greener webpage or send email to: GrowingGreener@state.pa.us or contact the Growing Greener Grant Center at 717-705-5400.
Written requests should be addressed to: Department of Environmental Protection, Grants Center, 15th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8776, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8776. |
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