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DEP Grants 101: For First-Time Applicants Who Want to Make Their Environmental Project Happen

DEP Grants 101: For First-Time Applicants Who Want to Make Their Environmental Project Happen

Live webinar | Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

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If you have an idea for an environmental improvement for your community or business, let DEP help you make it happen with grant funding.

A DEP grant can help your organization, municipality, business, or farm be more energy efficient, restore your local stream, reduce erosion, prepare for climate change, help lower air pollution, or teach kids or adults about environmental challenges and solutions.

Join us for this free live webinar on how to apply for grant funding from DEP. Geared for first-time applicants and based on survey feedback, this webinar will cover the essentials of applying, helping you to submit your best application possible. We’ll also look at seven grant programs, and answer your questions.

Topics:

  1. Who can apply for environmental grants, and types of projects supported
  2. How to apply: An overview of the essential basics
  3. Debunking a few misconceptions about applying for funding
  4. Common application pitfalls and how to avoid them
  5. A look at seven grant programs and what they support
  6. Q&A

Speakers: Michele Devaney, Director, DEP Grants Office; John Brakeall, Regional Coordinator, DEP Environmental Justice Office

November 5th, 2021 | Category: Community Affairs, Environmental Sustainability |

Commissioners Plant Trees On Earth Day

Commissioners Plant Trees On Earth Day

As part of the 2021 Earth Day celebration and festivities, the Lackawanna County Commissioners planted trees on the Linden Street side of the Courthouse.  The area will be dedicated in the Fall as COVID Memorial Plaza, honoring those who lost their lives to the virus.  The trees were donated by the Lackawanna County Conservation District and Corky’s Garden Path & Greenhouse.  Several area environmental organizations participated in the event, offering information handouts and giveaways.

April 23rd, 2021 | Category: Board of Commissioners, Environmental Sustainability, Lastest News |

Happy 50th Anniversary of Earth Day!

Happy 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Did you know Earth Day was founded by Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin in 1970?  Nelson wanted a national day to focus on the environment after assessing the state of pollution in America. Leaded gasoline was fueling inefficient automobiles; smoke and sludge was spewing from industry into the air and water.  On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans participated in events in support of a cleaner environment. Shortly after, the United States Environmental Protection Agency was formed, and many key environmental laws established like the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts.

Earth Day is now GLOBAL with more than a billion people celebrating and taking action.
Decide to join in action today.  Try a new habit:
REDUCE food waste by mindful shopping.
Plant pollinator-friendly flowers. Spread wildflower seeds encouraging butterflies and bees.
REFUSE single-use plastics like bags, straws, cups and dishes.
REUSE with shopping bags, paper (or no) straws, washable dishes, glasses and travel mugs.
Plant a tree or two in 2020 and help with Climate Change as they capture carbon emissions.
Be serious about saving ENERGY and RESOURCES.
If driving, plan direct routes and ease up on gas before approaching a STOP.
Use Less Water.
Wash clothes in cold water and hang-dry on a rack or outside saving energy.
RECYCLE whatever you can in your town or county.

recycling.lackawannacounty.org

Thank you for CARING for Our EARTH!

April 22nd, 2020 | Category: Environmental Sustainability |

Electronics Recycling Event Set For November 16

Electronic manufacturer, hp, is sponsoring an electronics recycling collection for the residents of Lackawanna County in cooperation with the Lackawanna County Environmental Office.

In celebration of America Recycles Day, this one day only event will take place on Saturday, November 16, at the Viewmont Mall parking lot from 9 am to 1 pm.  Televisions and computers will be accepted by hp along with copiers and peripherals.

For further information, contact the County’s Environmental Office at 570-963-2017.

November 13th, 2019 | Category: Community Affairs, Environmental Sustainability, Featured Post |
 
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