Berks County Conservation District gets $200,000 PA grant

Berks County Conservation District gets $200,000 PA grant

The Berks County Conservation District has received a $200,000 state grant as part of an effort to clean up rivers and streams in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has awarded a total of $17.7 million to reduce pollution and restore local streams, rivers and lakes in the watershed. “Pennsylvania’s clean water successes are rooted in collaboration,” said DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley. “The work …

Berks County receives $200,000 for Chesapeake Bay watershed conservation projects

Berks County is set to receive $200,000 in state funding as part of a broader $17.7 million investment aimed at improving water quality across Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The funding was announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through its 2026 Countywide Action Plan (CAP) Coordinator and Implementation Grants. The grants support county-led efforts to reduce nutrient and sediment poll…