Town of Christiansburg Receives Grants for Stormwater Projects

Town of Christiansburg

“The Commonwealth of Virginia has awarded the Town of Christiansburg $631,000 in grant money from the Stormwater Local Assistance Fund.  The Stormwater Local Assistance Fund is managed by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and was established to make $35 million available in matching grant funds to local governments for best management practices that reduce pollution from stormwater runoff.

The Town is one of 31 localities to receive grant funds. Four grants were awarded to the Town for three projects; the Diamond Hills Stream Restoration Project, the Depot Street Drainage Basin Stream Restoration Project and the Christiansburg Industrial Park Basin Conversion Project.”

~Writes NRVNews

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Roanoke County awarded grant to assist storm water projects

Roanoke County

“Roanoke County has been awarded $753,550 in grant money under the state Stormwater Local Assistance Fund to assist in meeting water quality standards set by the federal government. The money is managed by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, which makes $35 million available in matching grants to aid local governments.

The county will use the funds on two projects: Glade Creek stream restoration at Vineyard Park and stream restoration at Murray Run and Ogden Road. The projects aim to reduce phosphorus levels in storm water. The town of Christiansburg and the city of Lexington also will receive grants. Lexington will receive $225,000 and Christiansburg $631,000 for various projects.”

~Writes Chase Purdy of The Roanoke Times

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