Villanova Gets $163K For Stormwater Runoff Research

VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University recently was awarded funding from the state to help study, manage, and reduce stormwater runoff.

The school got $162,896 in Growing Greener funds to utilize existing stormwater facilities on its campus to use existing stormwater facilities on its campus to research and evaluate stormwater collection and reuse techniques.

"Whether it’s a rain barrel, a garden designed by an engineer, or state of the art research, every effort makes a difference when it comes to stormwater," said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell. “There is no effort too small or ambition too high in addressing one of the biggest challenges facing our urban environments."

Funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Pennsylvania Resources Council, Inc., Newtown Township, and Villanova University will receive a collective total of $332,328 in grant funding to focus on innovative techniques and initiatives to address stormwater.

Villanova University will use $162,896 in Growing Greener funds to utilize existing stormwater facilities on its campus to quantitatively research and evaluate stormwater collection and reuse techniques.

One of the largest investments into Pennsylvania’s environment, Growing Greener projects have been instrumental in cleaning up abandoned mine lands, preserving farmland, and protecting and restoring watersheds throughout the commonwealth.

The Growing Greener grant program is supported by the Environmental Stewardship Fund, which receives its funding from landfill tipping fees.

Additionally, $157,575 was awarded to the Pennsylvania Resources Council, Inc. and $11,857 to Newtown Township.

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