Second Round Of Sinnemahoning Watershed Grants Now Being Accepted

The Headwaters RC&D Sinnemahoning Stakeholders Committee is now accept applications for the second round of grants under the Sinnemahoning Watershed Grant Program.

Applications will be accepted until December 18.

There is $134,000 available for round two applications which offers funding to Commonwealth agencies, Watershed and Conservation Groups with incorporation status, Counties and Municipalities, County Conservation Districts, Council of Governments, or any other authorized organizations involved in research, restoration, rehabilitation, planning, acquisition, development, education or other activities, which further the protection, enhancement, conservation, preservation or enjoyment of Pennsylvania's environmental, conservation, recreation or similar resources.

All projects must be located within the Sinnemahoning Creek Watershed.

The grant program is the result of fine monies collected due to the June 30, 2006 derailment of a Norfolk Southern train that released over 40,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) into Big Fill Run, Sinnemahoning Portage Creek, and the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek.

Hard copy applications may be obtained at the Cameron and McKean County Conservation District Offices or electronically at the McKean County website.

For more information please contact Todd Deluccia at 814-486-9354 or send email to: cameron.water@yahoo.com.