Indiana County Conservation District planted seven multifunctional riparian forest buffers in Indiana County last year. The projects covered almost 13 acres and were paid for through PACD’s Multifunctional Riparian Buffer Sub-grant Program.

1.4 acres along Cheese Run = $2,555.97
0.91 acres along McCarthy Run = $1,972.48
0.74 acres along Cherry Run = $1,407.21
0.72 acres along Weirs Run = $927.30
3.5 acres along Leasure Run = $3,842.59
3.3 acres along Reeds Run = $6,109.69
2.25 acres along Reeds Run = $4,505.87

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Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

Elk County Conservation District planted 0.13 acres of multifunctional riparian forest buffer along Bennett’s Branch in Bennezette, Elk County. The project cost $1,751.48 and was paid for through PACD’s riparian buffer sub-grant program.

Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

Warren County Conservation District planted one acre of multifunctional riparian forest buffer on a farm in Glade Township, Warren County. The project cost a total of $13,433 with $4,958 funded by a sub-grant through PACD’s Riparian Buffer Sub-grant Program https://pacd.org/?page_id=69 and a $8,474 match from the Warren County Conservation District.

Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program Environmental Stewardship fund, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

Potter County Conservation District planted 5 acres of multi-functional riparian forest buffer along Oswayo Creek on a farm in Potter County. The project cost $7,878 and was funded through PACD’s Riparian Buffer Sub-grant Program. 

Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

Delaware County Conservation District planted 2.27 acres of multi-functional riparian forest buffer and live stake nursery at Smedley Park in Delaware County. The project cost $6,548 and was funded through PACD’s riparian buffer sub-grant program. 

Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

Clarion Conservation District planted 2.5 acres of multi-functional riparian forest buffer along Pigeon Creek in Clarion County. The project cost $14,000 and was paid for through PACD’s Riparian Buffer Sub-grant Program. 

Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

Elk County Conservation District planted 0.43 acres of multifunctional riparian forest buffer along Badger Run in the Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek Watershed in Elk County. The project cost $4,448.07 and was paid for through PACD’s multifunctional buffer sub-grant program: https://pacd.org/?page_id=17536                                           

Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

Montgomery County Conservation District planted 3.5 acres of multi-functional riparian forest buffer at Sandy Run Park and Open Space in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. The project cost $13,793.74 and was paid for through PACD’s multi-functional buffer sub-grant program.        

Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.

Centre County Conservation District planted 4 acres of multi-functional riparian forest buffer with Miyawaki fencing on a Spring Mills, Centre County property. The project cost $20,000 and was paid for through PACD’s multi-functional buffer sub-grant program. 

Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. 

Elk County Conservation District planted 0.12 acres of multi-functional riparian forest buffer on a farm in Elk County. The project cost $1,932.59 and was paid for through PACD’s Multifunctional Buffer Sub-grant Program: https://pacd.org/?page_id=17536

Funding is still available. Click here to learn more about the program. 

Financial and other support for this project is provided by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation.