The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW) is a grant-making foundation and non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Pennsylvania's water resources.
Mission
The mission of the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds is to foster stewardship for the protection, preservation and restoration of Pennsylvania's unique water resources and watersheds while leveraging local, state and federal agency funds.
Grant Programs
The grant-making program of the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds supports local efforts toward the protection and restoration of Pennsylvania's water resources. It focuses on both protecting pristine waterways and rehabilitating those that are highly polluted. By offering private matching grant funds, the program aims to assist both small and large conservation groups through most of the Commonwealth. The grants target the enhancement of water quality and the conservation of water resources for the benefit of children, families and wildlife in the future, embodying the Foundation's commitment to securing clean and healthy water resources for future generations.
who we are
Deborah Nardone
As the Executive Director of the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW), Deb works closely with local communities, government agencies, and community organizations to identify and address the most pressing water issues facing Pennsylvania. FPW’s grants help leverage critical conservation efforts to ‘protect the best and restore the rest’ of Pennsylvania’s streams.
Prior to leading the FPW, Deb spent more than 30 years in the conservation non-profit sector in various roles, including Executive Director for ClearWater Conservancy, National Campaign Director for the Sierra Club’s Beyond Natural Gas program, Coldwater Conservation Specialist with the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited, and the Juniata River Watershed Director with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Deb holds science and policy degrees from Juniata College and Penn State University. She and her family live, work, and play in the mountains of central Pennsylvania.
Maggie Anderson
Maggie is the Grants Program Administrator at the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, a grant-making foundation and nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving and protecting Pennsylvania’s water resources. In this role, she oversees grant programs supporting watershed restoration, community-led conservation, land protection, and other projects that advance clean water across the state.
Maggie holds a bachelor’s degree from New York University and a master’s degree from Sarah Lawrence College. She has worked locally in journalism, marketing, events, local food, and conservation, most recently at ClearWater Conservancy, where she served as Director of Operations.
Born and raised in Centre County, Maggie lives in State College with her husband.