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DCNR Wild Resource Conservation Program Accepting Grant Applications Thru Aug. 15

The DCNR Wild Resource Conservation Program is now accepting applications for projects related to the conservation of flora and non-game fauna. The deadline for applications is August 15.

The 2018 grant priorities include--

-- Research: Phenology of Plants in PA, Life History of the Chesapeake Logperch, Ramp Investigations to Determine if PA Vulnerable, Investigating Population Declines of Aerial Insectivores, Investigation of the diabase plant communities;

-- Surveys: Spiny Cheek Crayfish Assessment, Mudpuppy population assessment associated with the endangered salamander mussel, Devil Crayfish Assessment; and

-- Conservation & Management: Response of Wildlife to Fire Management, Rare Plant Recovery Plan for Pyrularia pubera, Buffalo-nut, Little Brown Bat Fall Migration.

Public Meeting

DCNR will hold a public meeting on applications it receives on August 28 at the Commissioner Conference Room, Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue in Harrisburg starting at 10:00. (formal notice)

Wild Resource Conservation Program funding comes from the Wild Resource state income tax refund checkoff, river otter vehicle license plate, the Environmental Stewardship (Growing Greener) Fund and direct donations to: Wild Resource Conservation Program, Bureau of Forestry, 6th Floor, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8552.

For all the details, visit DCNR’s Wild Resource Conservation Program webpage. Questions should be directed to Jennifer Girton, 717-787-3212 or send email to: jgirton@pa.gov or Greg Czarnecki, 717-783-1337 or send email to: gczarnecki@pa.gov.

(Photo: Common Mudpuppy, PA Herp Identification.)

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