EPA Awards Grants for Urban River Restoration

As part of its Urban Waters program, the Environmental Protection Agency is giving $171,256 to three New York State organizations working with communities at the shores of urban rivers. 

The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater will receive $59,855 to teach young people in the Fall Kill watershed about watershed science and green infrastructure, and will provide technical guidance to about 100 local landowners on how to prevent their properties from contributing to water pollution.

Groundwork Hudson Valley will be given $51,401 to conduct community meetings and workshops in Westchester County to educate people living near the Saw Mill River community about water quality and green infrastructure.

Rocking the Boat will receive $60,000 to work with local students and others in hands-on restoration, monitoring, and educational activities on and around the Bronx River.