NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants
Project Title: Lakemont Park Green Infrastructure and Urban Runoff Management (PA)
Organization:
Blair County Conservation District
Project ID:
0603.18.062554
Description:

Construct green infrastructure in Lakemont Park, including three rain gardens, a vegetated permeable pavement lot, a rainwater harvesting system for stormwater re-use, and a riparian buffer. Project will manage upland urban runoff and will become part of the maintenance program for the park/recreational area. The project also provides an opportunity for education and examples for additional community green infrastructure redevelopment.

Award Amount:
$195000.00
Location:
Lakemont Park in the Beaverdam Branch Watershed, Pennsylvania