Growing Greener, Flood Grants Applications Now Accepted

Requests will be taken by the DEP until July 17

Applications for state funding for watershed protection and restoration and flood protection projects will be accepted until July 17, according to Senator Don White (R-41).

The Department of Environmental Protection is providing funding for those projects under the Growing Greener program and flood protection grant program.

Eligible applicants include counties, authorities and other municipalities; county conservation districts; councils of governments; watershed organizations recognized by the department that promote local watershed conservation efforts; and other authorized organizations involved in the restoration and protection of the environment in Pennsylvania.

"I urge local governments and other eligible groups to submit their requests for this funding," Senator White said. "This is an opportunity for our region to address some of the serious water quality and flooding issues that we face."

DEP has identified projects that protect watersheds from impairment due to nonpoint source pollution or that will restore damaged waterways as the primary focus for the current round of Growing Greener funding.

The flood protection grants focus on funding similar projects to Growing Greener but with special emphasis within targeted watersheds.

For more information on Growing Greener, or to receive an application package, email GrowingGreener@state.pa.us, phone (717) 705-5400 or visit DEP's Web site at www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: Growing Greener.

Contact:

Joe Pittman
(724) 357-0151, cell (724) 541-0552