Community Corner
Greenburgh Nature Center Wins $10,000 grant
A $10,000 grant will help the nature center develop stormwater drainage mechanisms
From LoHud.com:
The Greenburgh Nature Center has received a $10,000 grant extension from the Westchester Community Foundation to continue support of a stormwater management and drinking water protection plan for municipalities in the town of Greenburgh.
The Greenburgh Nature Center initiated the project last year in partnership with Groundwork Hudson Valley/Saw Mill River Coalition and the Federated Conservationists of Westchester County.
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In the coming year, the project will focus on:
1. reviewing village codes and ordinances relating to stormwater
2. identifying site design elements and principles to incorporate in the code review process
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3. investigating shared stormwater engineering consulting services among the municipalities
4. public education to develop support for a regional watershed perspective
The Greenburgh Nature Center—a 33-acre nature preserve with trails, pond, orchard, and gardens—is located at 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale. For more information, visit the website www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.