Pittman, Smith, & Struzzi Announce Over $2.1 Million in Growing Greener Grant Awards for Armstrong, Indiana Counties

January 23, 2026

HARRISBURG – Senator Joe Pittman (R-41) and State Representatives Brian Smith (R-66) and Jim Struzzi (R-62) announced today more than $2.1 million in Growing Greener Grant Awards for Armstrong and Indiana Counties.  

“The Growing Greener program plays a significant role in supporting water and environmental initiatives,” Pittman said.  “I’m very pleased these local projects are receiving funding to help strengthen our region.”

“Indiana County is a beautiful place to live and work,” said Struzzi.  “Investing in our local waterways enhances and strengthens our entire region now and into the future.” 

“We are blessed to live in a beautiful part of the Commonwealth,” Smith said. “These projects, and this funding that’s making them possible, are going to help keep it beautiful for generations to come.”
 
The following grants were awarded: 

Armstrong County Conservation District - South Buffalo Township - $171,670
Buffalo Creek Scenic Drive Streambank Stabilization and Fish Habitat

Armstrong County Conservation District - Rayburn Township, Countywide Project - $34,518
Kiski and Cowanshannock Stormwater BMP Demonstration and Implementation Project

Rayburn Township Joint Municipal Authority - Rayburn Township - $399,964
Cowanshannock Creek Streambank Stabilization Project

Indiana County Conservation District - Brush Valley Township, Green Township, Conemaugh Township - $25,393
Indiana County Riparian Buffers

Indiana County Conservation District - East Mahoning Township - $302,313
Stewart Heavy Use Area Implementation

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy - Young Township - $100,715
Dixon Blackleggs Creek Restoration Project

Indiana County Conservation District - Marion Center Borough - $247,901
Pine Run Streambank Stabilization Project

Indiana County Conservation District - Conemaugh Township - $334,056
Heeter Farm Manure Storage Implementation

Indiana County Conservation District - Brush Valley Township - $499,055
McNutt Heavy Use Area and Manure Storage Implementation Project

Growing Greener grants are for projects that improve Pennsylvania’s environment. These projects will lead to cleaner water for Pennsylvanians to drink and swim in, improved habitat for fish and wildlife, and less pollution in our streams and rivers. Grants under this program enable local governments, county conservation districts, and non-profit organizations to make Pennsylvania a better place to live and thrive.

Growing Greener is the largest single investment of state funds in Pennsylvania's history to address critical environmental concerns. For the 2025 grant round, 77 projects were selected statewide to restore streams, improve watersheds, and address legacy water pollution from abandoned mine drainage.  


Media Contacts 
Kate Eckhart Flessner (Sen. Pittman)
Jake Gillespie (Rep. Smith) 
Charlie O'Neill (Rep. Struzzi)