(WJET/WFXP)– Two Erie County organizations have been awarded a little over $460,000 in environmental grant funding to help with conservation efforts for the area’s waterways, three local state representatives announced.
The Regional Science Consortium at Presque Isle Center was awarded $310,855 to install stormwater new stormwater runoff mangement for the shorelines of marinas along Presque Isle Bay to help preserve water quality.
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While the Erie County Conservation District was awarded $150,000 for the Pennsylvania Vested in Environmental Sustainability (PA VinES) program to limit excess sediment and nutrient runoff that flows into local waterways from the area’s roughly 10,000 acres of vineyards.
“By encouraging our marinas and vineyards to use effective stormwater and sediment runoff management practices, we are helping protect our water and environment, which directly supports public health,” said Bizzarro, who represents Millcreek and Fairview Townships. “This is a strong example of tax dollars being reinvested to improve the sustainability and well-being of our community.”
Funding for the grants comes through Pennsylvania’s Growing Greener grant program for environmetnal challenges around the commonwealth by restoring streams, improving watersheds, and reducing water pollution.
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