Hamm Reports Over $488,000 in Grants Awarded to Lycoming and Sullivan Counties

January 23, 2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan) today announced over $488,000 has been awarded to Lycoming and Sullivan counties for projects that will restore streams, improve fish and wildlife habitat, and enhance best management practices for stormwater runoff. This funding is provided through the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

“These awards will improve our streams and wildlife habitats to meet the needs of residents and wildlife for years to come,” said Hamm. “Our area is home to some of the best, and cleanest streams in the state. I will continue to support projects like these in Lycoming and Sullivan Counties.”

The distributions in Lycoming and Sullivan counties include:

• Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy - $166,000 for partnering to improve the Chesapeake Bay.
• Trout Unlimited Inc. - $194,319 for streambank stabilization, riparian planting and habitat improvement in the Texas Creek watershed.
• Sullivan County Conservation District - $127,809 for Sullivan County agricultural best management practices from stormwater and resource protection.

DEP supports a range of projects to improve or protect the water, land and air in Pennsylvania. These grants are part of the Growing Greener program, Pennsylvania’s largest environmental grant program. 



Representative Joe Hamm
84th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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717.772.9824
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