Reps. Bradford and Webster Applaud $25,000 State Grant to Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
Rep. Matthew Bradford August 8, 2024 | 1:13 PM
HARRISBURG, Aug. 8 – State Reps. Matt Bradford and Joe Webster today announced that the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy was awarded state funding to support its efforts to provide environmental education to local students. The $25,000 state grant will go to the conservancy’s Floating Classroom Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program 2.0.
“The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is a tremendous asset in our community, focusing on protecting our natural resources and educating our students on environmental stewardship, so I’m pleased they have been awarded this funding to support their education programing,” Bradford, D-Montgomery, said. “I also want to thank my friend Rep. Joe Webster for his passionate commitment to protecting and promoting the Perkiomen Watershed.”
“Securing this $25,000 R3 Education Grant from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is a tremendous win for the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy and our community,” Webster, D-Montgomery, said. “This grant will empower the conservancy to expand its educational programs, fostering a deeper appreciation for our local waterways and promoting responsible stewardship among residents. I want to applaud the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy for its efforts toward accessible and customizable programming and I'm proud to support initiatives that not only protect our natural resources but also enrich the educational experiences of our citizens."
This state grant was funded by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Education Grant Program, which supports education projects that foster interest in fishing and boating.