PRESS RELEASE - NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Sinnemahoning Watershed Grant Program
2021 Round 13 Project Application Request
Settlement monies from the June 30th 2006 Norfolk Southern train derailment that caused a serious fish kill in Big Fill Run, Sinnemahoning Portage Creek, and the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek are being administered by the Headwaters RC&D Sinnemahoning Stakeholders Committee to fund successful applications in the 9th round of the Sinnemahoning Watershed Grant Program. Total 13th round grant funds will be $161,697.
Applications will be accepted starting immediately until January 15, 2021. This program offers funding to Watershed and Conservation Groups with incorporation status, Counties and Municipalities, County Conservation Districts, Council of Governments, Commonwealth agencies, or any other authorized organizations involved in research, restoration, rehabilitation, planning, acquisition, development, education or other activities, which further the protection, enhancement, conservation, preservation or enjoyment of Pennsylvania's environmental, conservation, recreation or similar resources.
All projects must be located within the Sinnemahoning Creek Watershed. Hard copy applications may be obtained at the Cameron and McKean County Conservation District Offices or electronically at www.headwaterspa.org. For further information please contact Todd Deluccia at 814-486-9354 or email at tdeluccia@cameroncd.org.
Applications will be accepted starting immediately until January 15, 2021. This program offers funding to Watershed and Conservation Groups with incorporation status, Counties and Municipalities, County Conservation Districts, Council of Governments, Commonwealth agencies, or any other authorized organizations involved in research, restoration, rehabilitation, planning, acquisition, development, education or other activities, which further the protection, enhancement, conservation, preservation or enjoyment of Pennsylvania's environmental, conservation, recreation or similar resources.
All projects must be located within the Sinnemahoning Creek Watershed. Hard copy applications may be obtained at the Cameron and McKean County Conservation District Offices or electronically at www.headwaterspa.org. For further information please contact Todd Deluccia at 814-486-9354 or email at tdeluccia@cameroncd.org.
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FEATURED PROJECT
Through a cooperative agreement, Headwaters RC&D Council is working with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to establish a demonstration farm network in the Upper Genesee River Watershed in Potter County, Pennsylvania. By implementing the conservation practices that are part of this demonstration farm network, projects such as this support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative goal for reducing nutrient runoff from agriculture.
Farmers participating in the network are implementing improved forest, pasture and cropland management practices, as well as manure management practices including waste storage facilities and heavy use areas. An additional farmer is participating in the network to demonstrate soil health practices on their dairy operation.
Farmers participating in the network are implementing improved forest, pasture and cropland management practices, as well as manure management practices including waste storage facilities and heavy use areas. An additional farmer is participating in the network to demonstrate soil health practices on their dairy operation.