Town Run Watershed Association’s efforts in stream protection, restoration, education, and community engagement received a major boost thanks to recent grants from dedicated funders.
Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT) awarded a $20,000 grant to support a planning study at Morgan’s Grove Park, managed by the Shepherdstown Community Club. This study will recommend stormwater management practices to:
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Reduce runoff into Town Run
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Improve stream health and reduce flooding
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Stabilize stream banks and protect habitat
The project is supported through the Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Program, funded by CBT and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA Region III), with additional support from WVDEP.
The Town of Shepherdstown also contributed a $1,000 mini-grant to maximize the study’s impact.
In addition, the WVDEP Stream Partners Program awarded $10,000 across 2024–2025 to:
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Conduct ongoing water sampling
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Host free workshops on septic care, landscaping, and waste reduction
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Support stream restoration with cleanups and native plantings
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Maintain our website and volunteer database
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Install educational signage
Finally, West Virginia Rivers provided a $2,500 Community Action Mini Grant to strengthen monitoring, signage, and community outreach.
Together, these grants fuel meaningful progress in protecting Town Run and enhancing Shepherdstown’s environmental resilience.