Several conservation groups in Morgan County and the Eastern Panhandle received grants from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) during a recent funding round. Governor Morrisey announced a total of $2,824,962 for projects focused on Chesapeake Bay cleanup, water quality, and watershed restoration.
Key grant recipients include the Cacapon Institute, Warm Springs Watershed Association, and Friends of the Cacapon. The funding supports initiatives like agricultural best management practices, stormwater reduction, and nutrient management. West Virginia has excelled in meeting pollution-reduction goals set by the Chesapeake Bay Program.
Additional grants exceeding $1.2 million were awarded for nonpoint source pollution reduction, benefiting a range of projects aimed at improving water quality. The Stream Partners Program also allocated over $100,000 to local watershed groups for hands-on restoration projects.
Overall, the funding supports collaborations across various sectors to enhance environmental stewardship and ensure cleaner waterways.
Source link
