Schuylkill River
Restoration Fund
2011 Grant Awards and Project
Descriptions
Grant Recipient
Project
Grant Amount
Project Description
Berks County Conservancy
Agricultural Improvements – 3 Berks County Farms
$97,755
This project will address agricultural remediation issues and implement
best management practices on three farms in Berks County. It will include
installation of streambank fencing, animal crossings and manure storage
facilities, as well as native tree plantings and riparian buffer restoration.
Grant Recipient
Project
Grant Amount
Project Description
Berks County Conservancy
Oley Hills Land Protection Project
$4,000
This project will provide assistance in the conservation of a 78-acre
property in Pike Township, Berks County. Through a partnership with the
landowner this property will receive a full conservation easement.
Grant Recipient
Project
Grant Amount
Project Description
Greening Greenfield
Green Roof Installation
$50,000
A green roof will be installed at the Albert M. Greenfield School in
Philadelphia. This project will allow for the continued management of
stormwater runoff at this location and will have immediate impact on the
watershed and will also continue to provide a safe and healthy learning
environment for students.
Grant Recipient
Project
Grant Amount
Project Description
Maidencreek Township
Willow Creek Habitat Restoration
$30,000
The township will work to restore streambank stabilization and riparian
buffers to a 1.4 mile section of Willow Creek. Six acres of riparian buffer will
be restored, and approximately 1,500 native trees and shrubs will be
planted.
Grant Recipient
Project
Grant Amount
Project Description
Montgomery County Conservation District
Schuylkill Action Students – Stony Creek Restoration
$55,000
This project will install stormwater best management practices and
stabilize eroded streambanks along a tributary to the Stony Creek. It will
also provide educational support and opportunities for East
Norriton Middle School students and the surrounding community.
Grant Recipient
Project
Grant Amount
Project Description
Schuylkill Headwaters Association
Wagner Run Project
$99,450
This project will stabilize the stream channel of Wagner Run in
order to prevent water from flowing into the local mine pool and exiting as
part of the Pine Knot abandoned mine drainage. It will reduce non-point
source pollution, improving water quality and habitat for wildlife and
fisheries.
Grant Recipient
Project
Grant Amount
Project Description
The Schuylkill Project
Shawmont Restoration Project
$60,000
The Shawmont waterfront is an important location for managing
stormwater in Northwest Philadelpiha. This project will help Shawmont
neighbors, Philadelphia Water Department, and Philadelphia Parks &
Recreation to work together on preserving and improving this waterfront
and natural greenway.
Grant recipients were selected by a committee made up of representatives from Exelon, the Delaware River
Basin Commission, Philadelphia Water Department, Environmental Protection Agency, Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary and the Schuylkill River
Heritage Area.