York and Lancaster Counties Habitat Improvement Grant
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The York and Lancaster Counties Habitat Improvement Grant funds science-driven aquatic and riparian habitat restoration in York and Lancaster Counties, led by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Funder: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 available annually; max $75,000 per project; 1-year awards typical
Summary: Supports projects to enhance aquatic and riparian habitats in York and Lancaster Counties, including dam removals and agricultural best management practices.
Key Information: Projects must be located in York or Lancaster County, PA.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, provides annual funding to support aquatic and riparian habitat improvement projects in York and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania. Funded by compensatory mitigation from the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station and the Muddy Run Pumped Storage Project, the program aims to restore stream and wetland habitats, reduce sedimentation, and implement agricultural best management practices. Typical projects include dam removals, streambank stabilization, creation of forested buffers, and improvements to agricultural runoff management. The program prioritizes projects in designated priority watersheds within the two counties.
