On January 7, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission announced the award of more than $155,000 to support 34 local projects striving to improve the welfare of our watersheds.

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]

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