Watershed protection mini-grants are available through the County’s Protecting Resources in Delicate Environments (PRIDE) Program. Neighborhoods, stormwater facility (BMP) owners, and community groups can qualify for up to $500.
Projects emphasizing water quality improvement through watershed restoration/protection include tree planting, wetland planting, BMP restoration, and stream bank stabilization.
James City County recently awarded mini-grants to the neighborhoods of Villages of Westminster, Season’s Trace, Rolling Woods, Settler’s Mill and Briarwood Condos for their BMP restoration projects.
The Mini-Grant Program is part of PRIDE’s watershed education initiative to enhance watershed protection and improve water quality. For more information, log on to www.protectedwithpride.org or contact Beth Davis, Environmental Education Coordinator, at 253-6859.
Picture: Residents of Settler’s Mill installed a coir log and planted wetlands vegetation at a BMP.
