April 22, 2025 - Pine Grove, PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the opening of the next round of Growing Greener Plus Grant Program applications. Growing Greener is the largest single investment of state funds in Pennsylvania's history to address critical environmental concerns like flooding. The grant openings are being announced in celebration of Earth Day and a field visit by the Shapiro Administration, the Schuylkill Conservation District, and other local officials to the Swatara Creek Floodplain Restoration site near Pine Grove Borough."Growing Greener is one of the most successful conservation programs in Pennsylvania history, and it is great to see the positive impact that these projects can have for our communities. These grants empower communities to build environmental improvements right where they live - ensuring cleaner water, healthier ecosystems, and more resilient infrastructure," said DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. "We're proud to open the next round of funding on Earth Day to recognize that protecting the environment benefits our communities and the people of Pennsylvania."Growing Greener grants can be awarded to watershed groups, local or county government, municipal authorities, county planning commissions, county conservation districts, educational institutions, or non-profit organizations. To date, Growing Greener Grants have provided almost $420 million in funding to more than 2,800 environmental projects. Speakers Include:Wayne Lehman, Schuylkill County Conservation DistrictSierra Diebert, Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear CorporationKelly Stine, Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear CorporationActing Secretary Jessica Shirley, Department of Environmental ProtectionElaine Holley, Pine Grove BoroughChristine Verdier, Sen. Argall's officeRep. Joanne Stehr, 107th districtGary Hess, Schuylkill County Commissioner
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