SECCRA - 2006ekdannounce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
William G. Stullken, General Manager
Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority
219 Street Road
West Grove, PA 19390
Phone: 610-869-2452

DOCKSTADER FOUNDATION TO AWARD ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS

CHATHAM FEBRUARY 8, 2007 - The E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation, a charitable public foundation, formed in honor of E. Kneale Dockstader, announces its 2007 grant funding round. Applications are sought for projects that enhance the natural environment, and environmental (scientific/engineering) scholarships in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania.

The Foundation's mission is to make connections with and build understanding of the environment, encourage programs that enhance our natural environment, and reclaim a common sense of environment in Southern Chester County.

The E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation is primarily interested in working with organizations and individuals to enhance the natural environment in southern Chester County. It's goals include providing the resources to people and organizations to build understanding of the environment in this region, nurture programs that enhance the natural environment, and reclaim a common sense of environment in this region.

Grant applications and guidelines are available by calling the Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority, 610-869-2452, or at www.seccra.org. Deadline for the receipt of grant application is April 2, 2007.

Established in 2001, the foundation was formed by the Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority (SECCRA) to honor Mr. Dockstader's 23-year tenure as Chairman of its Board of Directors. It will carry on his dedication to helping and improving the SECCRA community. Financial support for the foundation is provided by SECCRA.

For more information about the E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation, contact Bill Stullken at SECCRA at 610-869-2452, or visit www.seccra.org.

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