Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (WRPP)
Supports projects in Pennsylvania that use science-based watershed management practices to restore and protect streams impaired by nonpoint source pollution.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per project; 15% local match required
Summary: Supports projects to restore and protect impaired streams in Pennsylvania through watershed protection best management practices.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected based on the annual cycle.
Description
The Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (WRPP) provides funding to restore and maintain Pennsylvania stream reaches that are impaired by nonpoint source polluted runoff, with the ultimate goal of removing these streams from the Department of Environmental Protection’s Impaired Waters list. The program focuses on the implementation, improvement, repair, and maintenance of watershed protection Best Management Practices (BMPs) in both agricultural and urban settings. Eligible projects may include streambank stabilization, runoff control, water quality monitoring, and the rehabilitation of existing BMPs.
