DOCKSTADER FOUNDATION AWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS

CHATHAM NOVEMBER 19, 2003 – The E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation, charged with promoting activities that enhance the environment in southern Chester County, recently awarded its annual round of grants, totaling $34,750 to area organizations.

This year’s grant recipients and projects are:  Brandywine Valley Association, Youth Agriculture Project, Building Program ($7,500); Avon Grove PTA, Environmental Education Grant ($7,000); White Clay Creek Association, Watershed Smart Yards Initiative, Pilot Project ($4,250); Boy Scouts of America Camp Horseshoe, for Road Bed Stabilization and Creek Protection along Octoraro Creek ($8,500); and, Kennett Area Park Authority, Master Planning for the Old Kennett Landfill ($7,500).

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.

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.  SECCRA supplies the sole source of funding for the Foundation. 

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