Implement large-scale stream restoration and wetland enhancement on an eroding stream channel be, re-establish floodplain wetlands adjacent to the stream channel, plant 250 urban trees, and create “conservation corners” to install green features in residential areas with poorly draining soils. The project will engage more than 250 community volunteers and develop Meaningful Watershed Education Experiences for students to takes advantage of the large-scale stormwater management project proximity.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants
Project Title: Expanding Green Infrastructure, Urban Stream, and Tree Canopy Restoration in Hopewell (VA)
Organization:
Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Inc.
Project ID:
0603.18.062976
Description:
Award Amount:
$197627.69
Location:
Hopewell, Virginia