New water release mechanism at the Quemahoning reservoir - Cold water fishery in Quecreek.
State Awards Two Grants For Regional Development
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has given two grants totaling $750,000 to two western Pennsylvania authorities. The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority received a $250,000 grant for an inner-city river walk along the perimeter of the Greater Johnstown Technology Park, and the Cambria Somerset Authority received a $500,000 grant to construct a custom water release mechanism at the Quemahoning reservoir water intake tower to create whitewater boating on the Stonycreek River. The grants were funded by the Keystone Fund which is generated through a portion of the state’s realty transfer tax.
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The Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants administered through DCNR will be awarded to:
— Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, $250,000 for an inner-city
riverwalk along the perimeter of the Greater Johnstown
Technology Park that will include a paved walkway, planting of
native species designed for efficient stormwater management,
seating, lighting and other infrastructure improvements; and
— Cambria Somerset Authority, $500,000, to construct a custom
water release mechanism at the Quemahoning reservoir water
intake tower in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, to release
water to support whitewater boating on the Stonycreek River
below the reservoir. The releases also will support a cold
water fishery in Que Creek.
Stonycreek - Conemaugh River Improvement Project (SCRIP)
http://www.scrip.pa-conservation.org/fishston.htm