The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced this week that $49,961 is available for grants for stream restoration, habitat enhancement, and recreational enhancement activities on streams located in the Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Creek watersheds.

Applications must be received by the PFBC no later than June 30.

This funding is available through a settlement agreement between the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and AES Ironwood, L.L.C. related to the operation of an electric generation facility located in South Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, PA.

The grants can be used for stand-alone projects or to supplement other funding for larger projects that are designed to improve aquatic habitat, water quality, or recreational use. Examples of activities include fishery habitat restoration or enhancement; fish stocking; fishing access; maintenance or creation of facilities to encourage, improve or expand recreational use of the fishery; or studies related to these issues.

The program will continue on an annual basis throughout the life of the AES Ironwood Power Plant.

For more information about applying for this grant program, please contact the PFBC at 814-359-5147.

4/22/2005