Watershed Planning Grant Applications Available

MARGARETVILLE, NY, December 9, 2008 - County, town and village governments are invited to apply for funds under the Catskill Watershed Corporation’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP).

The program encourages community planning efforts intended to improve water quality and enhance the quality of life in the Catskill-Delaware New York City Watershed.

Municipalities can apply for funds to develop comprehensive land-use and open space plans, zoning laws, environmental protection statutes, highway and infrastructure maintenance plans, strategic capital investment plans and other initiatives.

The aim of the program is to reduce non-point source pollution, protect sensitive natural resources, improve community and economic viability and enhance municipal and community partnerships towards those ends.

Applications are available by calling Nate Hendricks at 845-586-1400 or (toll-free), 877-928-7433. Deadline for application submission is January 30, 2009.

For details on the LTAP Program and other CWC benefit programs, go to www.cwconline.org.