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Dry Colorado River Forecast Gets Drier

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A wet winter in 2023 temporarily pulled the basin out of its tailspin, while up to $4 billion in federal funding for water conservation eased the path to using less. The states are in a stalemate as they negotiate new management rules to replace an operating plan that expires at the end of 2026.

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ClearWater Conservancy Awarded $750,000 RCAP Funding For New Community Conservation Center In Centre County

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On November 4, ClearWater Conservancy announced it has been awarded $750,000 in grant funding from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to support the construction of a new Community Conservation Center in the heart of the Spring Creek Watershed. We can’t wait to move in and open the center to the community in 2026.”

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ClearWater Conservancy Celebrates $2 Million Federal Grant For New Community Conservation Center To Enhance Environmental Stewardship, Local Economy

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On October 23, ClearWater Conservancy announced it has received a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission through the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) initiative. We can’t wait to move in and open the center to the community in 2026".

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Lancaster Conservancy, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Coalition Partners Appeal FERC's Decision On Susquehanna River Pumped-Hydroelectric Project To Federal Court

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On March 14, a coalition of conservation, recreation, and environmental organizations filed a petition for review in the U.S. The Lancaster Conservancy , Chesapeake Bay Foundation , Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association , Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County , and Susquehanna National Heritage Area joined together in this appeal.

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Western PA Conservancy Announces BHE GT&S 14 Mini- Grants To Watershed Groups In Western PA

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On April 25, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and BHE GT&S announced the award of 14 grants, totaling $29,650, to 14 different local environmental organizations in eight counties across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as part of the 2025Watershed Mini Grant Program. Click Here for the WPC announcement.

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Reminder: Keep PA Beautiful Accepting Nominations For Litter Hawk Youth Award Thru January 31

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Show us how you can keep your community litter free for America’s 250th birthday, in support of the Greatest American Cleanup, Keep America Beautiful’s national three-year campaign to motivate, educate and celebrate communities to clean up and green up ahead of the Country’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.

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What’s Up With Water – December 20, 2022

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The project is expected to be completed by 2026. Last week, the state’s largest municipal water provider declared a regional drought emergency and asked its 26 member agencies to voluntarily conserve water. They may have to take similar conservation measures if the rest of the winter is dry.

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