More Growing Greener Grants for Conservation Districts Announced
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced projects in Southcentral Pennsylvania.
Approved conservation district projects include:
- Berks County Conservation District: Little Cacoosing Creek Restoration, $374,128
- Franklin County Conservation District: West Branch Conococheague Tributary Floodplain Restoration—Design and Permitting, $117,500
- York County Conservation District: West Branch Codorus Creek Stream Restoration Phase 2, $563,365
Three other agencies also received funds to distribute for appropriate projects: the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to administer farmland preservation projects, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for state park renovations and improvements, and the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority for water and sewer system upgrades.
For more information on Growing Greener go to DEP’s website.