Senator Joe Pittman, along with State Representatives Brian Smith and Jim Struzzi, announced that Armstrong and Indiana Counties will receive more than $2.1 million in Growing Greener Grant Awards. The funding supports several local projects aimed at improving water quality and environmental conditions.
Senator Pittman stated, “The Growing Greener program plays a significant role in supporting water and environmental initiatives. I’m very pleased these local projects are receiving funding to help strengthen our region.”
Representative Struzzi added, “Indiana County is a beautiful place to live and work. Investing in our local waterways enhances and strengthens our entire region now and into the future.”
Representative Smith said, “We are blessed to live in a beautiful part of the Commonwealth. These projects, and this funding that’s making them possible, are going to help keep it beautiful for generations to come.”
The grants awarded include:
– $171,670 for Buffalo Creek Scenic Drive Streambank Stabilization and Fish Habitat in South Buffalo Township.
– $34,518 for Kiski and Cowanshannock Stormwater BMP Demonstration and Implementation Project in Rayburn Township.
– $399,964 for Cowanshannock Creek Streambank Stabilization Project by Rayburn Township Joint Municipal Authority.
– $25,393 for Indiana County Riparian Buffers across Brush Valley Township, Green Township, and Conemaugh Township.
– $302,313 for Stewart Heavy Use Area Implementation in East Mahoning Township.
– $100,715 for Dixon Blackleggs Creek Restoration Project by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in Young Township.
– $247,901 for Pine Run Streambank Stabilization Project in Marion Center Borough.
– $334,056 for Heeter Farm Manure Storage Implementation in Conemaugh Township.
– $499,055 for McNutt Heavy Use Area and Manure Storage Implementation Project in Brush Valley Township.
Growing Greener grants aim to improve Pennsylvania’s environment by providing cleaner water sources, enhancing habitats for fish and wildlife, and reducing pollution in streams and rivers. The program allows local governments, county conservation districts, and non-profit organizations to address critical environmental issues throughout the state.
For the 2025 grant round of Growing Greener—the largest single investment of state funds dedicated to environmental concerns—77 projects were selected statewide with goals such as restoring streams, improving watersheds, and addressing pollution from abandoned mine drainage.
