Environmental Services will grant $95,000 this year to support watershed health projects in the City of Portland. Grant applications are due by Friday, April 8, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.

The Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) provides grants of up to $10,000 for projects that encourage watershed protection and enhancement. Citizen groups, businesses, non-profits, student groups, faith organizations, neighborhood, business or homeowner associations, and service groups in the City of Portland are eligible to apply. Past projects include pavement removal, community gardens, art and education, rain gardens, invasive plant removal, bioswales, naturescaping, and natural area cleanup and restoration.

Get application materials and information at www.portlandonline.com/bes/stewardship, call 503-823-7917 or email garrett.phillips@portlandoregon.gov. Environmental Services has scheduled three grant workshops for applicants.

Saturday, January 22

10:30 a.m. - noon

Central Library

801 SW 10th Avenue

Wednesday, January 26

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Kenton Library

8226 N Denver Avenue

Thursday, February 17

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

East Portland Community Center

740 SE 106th Avenue

For more information, contact Linc Mann at 503-823-5328.