Valley Creek Watershed Grant
The Valley Creek Watershed Grant funds hands-on restoration projects that improve habitat, water quality, and fish populations in the Valley Creek watershed, supported by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Funder: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted any time)
Funding Amounts: No maximum; minimum request $30,000; 25% match required; typical awards based on available Restoration Fund balance.
Summary: Supports restoration projects to improve habitat, water quality, fish populations, and public access within the Valley Creek watershed (Chester County, PA).
Key Information: Projects must be physically implemented in the Valley Creek watershed and cannot fulfill regulatory/permit requirements.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Valley Creek Trustee Council (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and National Park Service), funds projects that restore, enhance, or protect the natural resources of the Valley Creek watershed in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Originating from a legal settlement following PCB contamination, the fund supports a wide range of restoration activities aligned with the Valley Creek Restoration Plan. Eligible projects include stormwater management, stream channel stabilization, greenway establishment, increased public access, and brook trout restoration. The program is designed to compensate for lost ecological and recreational value, especially for angling, and to foster long-term watershed health.
