Exelon Habitat Improvement Program

Stream Restoration – Before

Stream Restoration – After

Wetland Project – After

Riparian Buffer Planting – After

How the EXHIP Program Works

• Grant applications are accepted on a continual basis, but will be ranked annually in October.
• The applicant must be the landowner, or have written permission from the landowner, and be a District cooperator.
• The applicant must have a current Agricultural Erosion & Sediment Control/Conservation Plan or Manure Management Plan if agricultural BMPs are proposed.
• Conceptual plans and designs are required at the time of application submittal.  Photos upstream and downstream showing the overall site conditions should also be provided with the application.
• $71,250 is the maximum project funding.  A project may include multiple practices.
• A pre-application meeting must be held onsite with a representative from the District prior to submittal of the application.
• Applications are received continuously with project ranking occurring annually, or as needed, pending funding availability.  Refer to the District webpage for status of application deadlines.
• Applications for funding must be approved by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP).
• The application and contract agreement will be approved by the District Board.
• All necessary local, state, and federal permits and approvals must be obtained before the installation of practices may begin.

Priority Ag BMPs:

• Forested stream buffers (Priority)
• Wetlands creation (Priority)
• Barnyard BMPs
• Pasture BMPs
• Field BMPs
• Stream restoration

Priority Watershed BMPs:

• Forested stream buffers (Priority)
• Wetlands creation (Priority)
• Riparian buffer maintenance
• Stream restoration and maintenance
• In-stream habitat improvement and maintenance