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- EIN 23-2048152
- (484) 945-0200
- 140 College Dr Pottstown PA 19464-5439 USA
- www.schuylkillriver.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Economic Development, Environment, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, Sports, Urban & Community Economic Development, Water, Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management
Mission: To manage the schuylkill river heritage area that covers the schuylkill river watershed in schuylkill, berks, chester, montgomery and philadelphia counties. It is dedicated to assisting communities, organizations and citizens of the schuylkill river region to preserve and sustain their cultural heritage and natural environment for future generations.
Programs: The organization administers municipal, county and state funded grant programs to enhance economic development, partnerships, cultural conservation, recreation and open space, and education and interpretation throughout the schuylkill river heritage area. It also administers federal funds for resource conservation and enhancement; education and interpretation; recreation; and community revitalization. The organization is responsible for the construction, signage and maintenance of land and water trails within the schuylkill river heritage area. Programs also include the development, production and promotioon of multi-media tourist information resources and guides for sites throughout the schuylkill river heritage area.