The Orleans County Soil and Water District (SWCD) has been awarded a $350,046 grant from New York State that will be used to remove dead and dying ash trees in Holley Canal Falls Park. The grant award came through the Urban and Community Forest grant program funded by the United States Forest Service and was announced by Governor Hochul earlier this month.
According to Katie Sommerfeldt, District Manager for Orleans County SWCD, this grant allowed for local governments like Soil and Water Conservation Districts to apply on behalf of municipalities and communities who face environmental challenges due to climate change as well as economic disparities. SWCD secured the grant for the Village of Holley to do the tree removal work in Holley Canal Falls Park.
“As many residents in the Village of Holley and throughout Orleans County visit the park for hiking, fishing, and picnicking, keeping the park safe for visitors as well as protecting this environmental resource remained a high priority for our organization,” said Sommerfeldt. “Orleans County SWCD is very appreciative that Holley Canal Falls Park was selected for these funds and we are excited to support important projects like this that will benefit the communities we serve.”
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