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The application
period for the 2019 RiverHealth Stewardship Program grants, administered by
Clackamas County Water Environment Services (WES), is now open. Grants of
up to $30,000 are available to groups within the Portland metropolitan area
who seek to improve the health of watersheds located within the surface
water areas served by WES.
Community groups,
businesses, schools, nonprofits, student groups, faith organizations,
neighborhood or business associations, and service groups are welcome to
apply.
The application
deadline is April 30.
Eligible projects
must improve streams and rivers located within the WES service area. To
determine whether an area is eligible, visit the WES website.
Preferred
proposals will improve watershed health, be visible to the general public,
show a clear community benefit, and include one or more of the following
project types:
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Rainwater
infiltration: Achieved through the installation of rain gardens, stormwater
planters, pervious paving, or eco-roofs.
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Streamside
restoration: Performed through planting native vegetation, stewardship of
restoration sites in riparian areas, or removing invasive plants.
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Pavement
removal: Achieved through the replacement of pavement with permeable
surfaces that restore natural hydrology and reduce stormwater runoff.
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