What is the Pennsylvania Rivers Conservation Program?
The Pa. Rivers Conservation Program has been developed to conserve and enhance river resources through preparation and accomplishment of locally initiated plans. The program provides technical and financial assistance to municipalities and river support groups to carry out planning, implementation, acquisition and development activities. A registry is established to recognize local river conservation efforts. Six components are used to carry out these functions. Program components: • Planning Grants: The purpose for these grants is to develop a Rivers Conservation Plan identifying significant natural, recreational and cultural resources. Issues, concerns and threats to river resources and values are determined locally as part of planning, as well as recommending methods to conserve, enhance and restore Pennsylvania’s many streams and rivers. • Technical Assistance: The component is designed to provide support to those communities and river support groups who undertake studies and proje
