Farm preservation and water quality
Summary
A $725,176 state grant will pay a contractor to help actually build the projects recommended in the county's Clean Water Action Plan — moving from planning to implementation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
$725,176 in grant funds, including $100,000 for a countywide coordinator in 2026.
County residents and municipalities benefitting from cleaner water and funded stormwater projects.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Salary Board/Board of Commissioners Meeting - Aug 12, 2026
The Ag Land Preservation Board approved a subdivision for the Stark farm and is on track to preserve 18 farms this year — a banner year. It's also targeting water quality work in four county watersheds.
Salary Board/Board of Commissioners Meeting - Jul 29, 2026
A new $250,000 grant will preserve farmland in areas with high groundwater recharge, stretching the county's existing farmland preservation dollars and protecting drinking water.
Salary Board/Board of Commissioners Meeting - May 20, 2026
The ag preservation board got a $250,000 Susquehanna River Basin Commission grant; 18 projects covering 1,302 acres are slated for 2026 preservation.
Salary Board/Board of Commissioners Meeting - Jan 14, 2026
A $725,176 state grant will pay a contractor to help actually build the projects recommended in the county's Clean Water Action Plan — moving from planning to implementation.
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