Conklin announces $510,000 for water preservation, pollution reduction
Act 39 of 2019 established the Conservation Excellence Grant Program
Rep. Scott Conklin February 5, 2024 | 12:27 PM
PHILIPSBURG, Feb. 5 – To preserve water and reduce pollution, the Department of Agriculture awarded $510,000 to the Centre County Conservation District, announced Rep. Scott Conklin, D-Centre.
The grant will fund two projects within watersheds in Centre County for water preservation and pollution reduction in two watersheds that directly link to waterways leading to the Chesapeake Bay.
“With this grant, we have the opportunity to preserve water and reduce pollution,” Conklin said. “We are at a pivotal moment where water preservation and pollution reduction transcends the borders of Centre County, reaching as far as the Chesapeake Bay. With water pollution increasing, we must begin addressing this issue locally to protect our environment and ensure our water is of the highest quality.”
The Department of Agriculture awarded $3 million from the Conservation Excellence Grant Program for water preservation, pollution reduction and more.
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