Pa. earmarks $14.4
million to improve mines, waterways
Nov. 17Pennsylvania has earmarked $14.4
million in grants to invest in projects to address environmental
problems at mine sites and improve the quality of the state´s waterways.
The money will fund 129 nonpoint pollution projects through the
state´s Growing Greener program. The projects include implementing
watershed plans, stream restoration, sewage system upgrades and mine
drainage treatment systems.
The state will accept applications for the grants until March 3. More
information is available at
www.dep.state.pa.us .
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