We’re Celebrating 15 Years of Schuylkill River Watershed Restoration!
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area, Schuylkill Action Network, Exelon Generation, Delaware River Basin Commission, Philadelphia Water Department and Aqua Pennsylvania will hold a virtual press event on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 to announce recipients of the 2020 Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grant. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL EVENT
“As a significant provider of clean energy in our area, we at Limerick Generating Station are committed to the betterment of our community and surrounding environment. We are proud to partner with Schuylkill River Greenways as we all strive towards strengthening the natural beauty and health of our local ecosystem.” — Frank Surniolo, Limerick Generating Station Site Vice President
2020 Grant Announcement & Project Showcase
A total of $307,695 will be awarded to nine projects in four Pennsylvania counties that will improve water quality in the Schuylkill River, a source of drinking water for almost 2 million people. The Schuylkill River Restoration Fund is celebrating 15 years. For the past 15 years, through the generous contributions of our program funders, the leadership of the Advisory Committee and the hard work of our applicants and partners, the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund has supported over 120 projects for the conservation and preservation of the Schuylkill River.
This year’s online event will include presentations by key partners, as well as several premier project videos with question and answer sessions. The video showcases will be of projects in the Schuylkill River Watershed ranging from stormwater projects along the Schuylkill River Trail, to a stream restoration in the Tulpehocken Creek, to coal silt remediation in the headwaters of Schuylkill County.
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The Restoration Fund is an annual grant program that begins each year in January with funding typically being awarded in May or June. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Schuylkill River Greenways to discuss potential projects and determine eligibility. The 2021 Restoration Fund Grant Round will open in January.
The fund was created in 2006 through a unique public/private partnership between Exelon Nuclear, the Delaware River Basin Commission and the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area.
This year, grants will be awarded to projects located in Philadelphia, Berks, Chester and Montgomery Counties. These include six awards that address stormwater runoff, abandoned mine drainage and agricultural pollutants. In addition, three land transaction assistance grants will help preserve critical open space.
Since being established in 2006, the fund has distributed more than $4.4 million–and leveraged another $5 million–for more than 120 projects that protect and restore the Schuylkill River.
The Schuylkill River Restoration Fund is funded through public/private partnerships and relies on donations from numerous organizations and individuals. Click here to donate to the fund.
