Local Environmental Boost: CSPDC Awards Grants for Stormwater Projects in Bridgewater, Buena Vista, and Elkton

The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) has awarded five grants through its Watershed Wellness Mini-Grant Program. This program supports projects that improve stormwater management practices, helping to meet Virginia's Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction goals.

The grants, funded by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), support the planning and implementation of stormwater management projects. These projects use native plants and compost to reduce erosion and water runoff in urban and streamside areas.

The grant recipients include the towns of Bridgewater, Buena Vista, and Elkton, as well as the Rockbridge Conservation non-profit organization in Lexington. They will carry out four projects focused on planting native species and one study to identify best management practices for a local walking trail.

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