The Community Action Partnership for Madison County recently announced the appointment of Heidi Menikheim, Melissa Moore, Scott Blanchard and Todd Rouse who have joined our esteemed Board of Directors. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and a commitment to community service, enhancing our organization’s ability to address the needs of Madison County residents. As […]
The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership is helping to get Pennsylvania on track for its 2025 Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction goals. So far, the partners have tracked more than 5.9 million trees planted. Joe Hallinan, manager of the partnership for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said they plan to distribute 100,000 trees each spring and fall, to reach the goal of 10 million new trees in the state by 2025. .
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is investing $400,000 in grant projects to improve the tree canopy in Montana s urban areas. It is the largest forestry grant of its type the state has ever received. The department wants applicants to focus on innovative forestry projects to take on the effects of climate change, such as improving air quality and providing shade. .
Federal funds have been awarded to New York applicants transitioning to electric school buses. The $69 million grant is part of the Environmental Protection Agency s Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition. This money will be split between the Evans-Brant Central School District in Western New York, and two New York City school bus services. .