Want to preserve, protect and enhance the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed! The Stewardship Council wants to support you in these efforts.
Top Goals:
- Free Flowing Condition – Rivers natural flowing condition, with as few obstructions as possible.
- Water Quality – Retain and improve water to be of highest quality possible.
- Outstandingly Remarkable Values (ORVs) of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed:
- Hydrology / Geology
- Exceptional Ecosystems
- Cultural
- Scenic / Recreation
- Land preservation activities related to the protection and management of preserved lands including, but not limited to appraisals, legal fees, surveying and development and implementation of stewardship plans.
Quick Facts:
Eligible Applicants: Non-profit organizations, municipalities, land trusts, individual educators, schools and other educational institutions and individual citizens may all submit proposals. Individuals should apply with a town or non-profit.
Application Period: is rolling. Before applying, please email Kassi Donnelly, Wild and Scenic Rivers Coordinator (wpwildrivers@wpwa.org) to connect with Town Representative(s) and discuss the current availability of funds in the grant program.
Amount: From June 2021- May2022 there are small grants up to $4,000. These funds are not eligible as match for other federal grant programs.
Click Here for the Wild and Scenic Community Grant Application and Details