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Pike County Conservation District > Education > Environmental Education Grant

Environmental Education Grant

The Pike County Conservation District Board of Directors are again offering a $500 Environmental Education Project grant for Pike County teacher/classrooms or youth organizations to fund projects that complement the mission of the District:

Pike County Conservation District is committed to the long-term protection and sustainable use of Pike County’s natural resources. We accomplish this through partnership, education, technical assistance, planning, enforcement, and leadership.

Since 2005, this program has reached over 3,500 students and awarded $11,500 to all three School Districts in Pike County for a variety of projects.

These projects have included a native plant hydroponics system, a composting program, natural pest control research, several native plant gardens, and more!

 

Two students give a presentation at a conservation district board meeting about their environmental education grant project
Students pose in a group with tree sleeves while planting trees on campus

The 2024 application period is now closed. The 2025 application period will open in January 2025, and application materials will be posted at that time.

Please contact PCCD Communications Coordinator Emily Mansfield with any questions about the EE grant at

570-226-8220 or emansfield@pikepa.org.

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FACT

We all live downstream. Our water quality is directly affected by our upstream neighbors, and our choices will impact the water quality for our downstream neighbors.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
  • Minimize impervious surfaces.
  • Do not remove trees and other plants next to streams, lakes and wetlands.
  • Plant native plants to absorb heavy rain falls.
  • Direct rain gutters onto lawn or garden.
  • Construct rain gardens and use rain barrels.