Harrisburg - Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the investment of $129 million in 41 drinking water and wastewater projects serving communities in 33 counties.

We remain committed to cleaning Pennsylvania’s waterways, protecting the public’s health and building a solid foundation for our economic future. The grants and loans provided through PENNVEST help local communities make improvements necessary to protect residents, ensure environmental health and stimulate economic prosperity that will benefit residents now and in the future.

Governor Rendell

Complete details about the PENNVEST funding and the projects it supports can be found here>>

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“ART FOR WATER” - BENEFIT ART AUCTION ONLINE THROUGH JUNE 23

Damascus Citizens, along with sponsor Richard Dreyfuss, invite you to an art auction, ART FOR WATER, to benefit a legal fund to protect the Upper Delaware River watershed from the catastrophic threats posed by gas drilling

Master prints and contemporary artworks have been donated by artists, individual collectors and galleries. Included are drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture and mixed-media collages.

Art lovers and interested buyers can view the artwork and bid on Ebay beginning Sunday, June 13, 8:00 p.m. and ending on June 23, 8:00 p.m.

The art can also be viewed in person at ArtSource International Gallery hosted by Joyce Chasan.

A preview will take place on Tuesday, June 22, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., and a silent auction and reception will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

ArtSource International Gallery is located at 333 Park Avenue South (at 25th Street), Suite 2A, NYC.

More information, including images of the artwork for sale can be found here>>

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