Colcom Foundation Announces $1 Million “Marcellus Environmental
Fund”
Grant submission deadlines: January 14 and March 14, 2011
Colcom Foundation Release
20 December 2010
Contact: John F. Rohe, Vice President of Philanthropy, Colcom
Foundation, (412) 765-2400
http://www.colcomfdn.org/pr_2010.12.20.marcellus.fund.pdf
PITTSBURGH, December 20, 2010 – Colcom Foundation is announcing a $1
million Marcellus Environmental Fund. This fund is designed to address
the accelerating
environmental impact of shale drilling in western Pennsylvania through
public education,
community engagement, best practices, baseline data collection,
on-going monitoring, land
owner guidance, and collaborative projects.
Grants from this fund will be distributed at the discretion of the
Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Tax-exempt entities may submit a Grant Application in accordance with
guidelines posted at http://www.colcomfdn.org.
Foundation Vice President of Philanthropy, John Rohe observed: “Energy
extraction in western Pennsylvania has not always considered long term
consequences. All too often, the community at large has paid the price
without the profit. Remediation of prior mining activity continues to
be funded by Colcom Foundation and others. Hopefully, with proper
planning and timing, the Marcellus profits will not come at the expense
of western Pennsylvanian’s quality of life.”
The Foundation strives to impart an appreciation for the pace of
cumulative environmental impacts and the legacy costs for future
generations.
“Nobody can predict the environmental impacts of Marcellus drilling on
the community,” added Carol Zagrocki, Program Director, “but a calmer
pace, along with more information, will enable best practices for
landowners, drillers, and governmental entities.”
Grant Applications will be accepted until January 14, 2011 for grants
to be awarded in February 2011 and until March 14, 2011 for grants to
be awarded in May, 2011.
About Colcom Foundation
Colcom Foundation was created by the late Cordelia S. May. In
southwestern Pennsylvania, the Foundation funds environmental projects
addressing land conservation, watershed remediation, habitat
protection, and air quality. In Pittsburgh, the Foundation supports
programs enhancing the quality of life and community livability.
Nationally, the Foundation addresses population issues.