PA DEP Growing Greener Watershed Grants

DEP will be accepting applications for watershed restoration and protection grants for the sixth year of Growing Greener until March 5, 2004. For 2004, DEP plans to invest in a variety of watershed projects, including: organizing watershed groups; watershed assessments and development of watershed restoration and protection plans; implementation of watershed restoration or protection projects; operation, maintenance and repair; technical assistance; education and outreach programs; reclaiming abandoned mines and oil and gas wells; and addressing acid mine drainage polluted streams. With the same application, applicants can apply for additional funding through the DEP’s source water protection and flood protection grant programs. For more information, visit http://www.dep.state.pa.us/growgreen/defaultdep.htm, or for free assistance in writing the Growing Greener application, contact F. X. Browne, Inc. at info@fxbrowne.com or 800-220-2022.