Erie County receives over $248,000 for coastal projects from DEP Coastal Resource Management grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 23, 2020 CONTACT: Joy Fronzoli jfronzoli@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-7332 Erie, PA – Pennsylvania’s Coastal Resources Management Program has awarded Erie County over $240,000 for coastal projects. “Our coastal zones are vital environmental, economic and community resources for the commonwealth,” said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell. “Each year, the diverse

International Coastal Cleanup planned for Sept. 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2020 CONTACT: Joy Fronzoli jfronzoli@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-7332 ERIE, PA – Volunteers are needed to help with the 18th annual International Coastal Cleanup taking place Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the following locations around Erie County: Raccoon Creek Park, Springfield Township Avonia Beach

Coastal Resources Management solicits grant applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2020 CONTACT: Joy Fronzoli jfronzoli@eriecountypa.gov 814-451-7332 Erie, PA – Organizations and local governments working to restore and protect Pennsylvania’s coastal zones in the Lake Erie Watershed are invited to apply for FFY 2021 Coastal Zone Grants from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The Pennsylvania