Pennsylvania Programs & Initiatives

From supporting farmers to training community members, learn how we're fighting for clean water in Pennsylvania.

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    Sue Mangan

    Become A Chesapeake Steward

    The Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards, or VoiCeS, program engages local volunteers and their communities and fosters a deeper understanding of the Bay watershed and the efforts to restore it.

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    BJ Small/CBF Staff

    Halfmoon and Pequea Creek Watersheds Renewal Project

    The Halfmoon and Pequea Creek Watersheds Renewal Project represents an evolution in CBF’s work to reduce pollution to Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams accelerating the implementation of key practices to bring streams back to health, improve wildlife habitat critical to critters like the brook trout, and enhance local appreciation of local waters.

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    Matt Kofroth

    Buffer Bonus Program

    CBF and partners work with farmers and landowners throughout the region to implement conservation projects that will improve water quality and enhance farm profitability.

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    Photo by CBF Staff

    Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

    Participants in Pennsylvania's Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) receive funding to create buffers to protect local streams from pollution.

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    Kelly O'Neill/CBF Staff

    Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP)

    The Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program provides tax credits to support conservation efforts on farms, to help sustain the farm's long-term financial viability and also protect water quality in nearby rivers and streams.

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    Nikki Davis

    Keystone Ten Million Trees Partnership

    The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership is a collaborative effort of national, regional, state, and local agencies, conservation organizations, outdoors enthusiasts, businesses, and residents committed to improving Pennsylvania's communities, economy, and ecology.

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    Harry Strite

    Mountains to Bay Grazing Alliance

    A multi-state program supporting farmers interested in grazing their livestock.

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