The Peru Gazette

Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), a NEIWPCC program partner, seeks proposals for wetland and floodplain restoration projects in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain Basin.

The intent of this funding opportunity is to increase the quantity and quality of wetlands and floodplains in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain Basin.

“Wetlands and floodplains provide natural water filtration, wildlife habitat, and flood resilience,” said Dr. Eric Howe, NEIWPCC Program Director of the Lake Champlain Basin Program. “This funding opportunity will support on-the-ground restoration work in New York that advances our shared vision of a healthy and resilient watershed.”

Approximately $1.3 million in funding is available to support awarded projects. Projects up to $1.3 million will be awarded. Multiple proposals may be submitted per eligible organization or entity.

This grant opportunity is supported by funds awarded to NEIWPCC on behalf of the Lake Champlain Basin Program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from theInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Proposals are due at 5:00 PM EST on September 18, 2025. Awarded projects are targeted to begin work in March 2026. More information, including grant guidelines and applications, is available on the Lake Champlain Basin Program’s website at lcbp.org/grants.