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EPA Awards $1.5 Million In Environmental Education Grants, 1 In PA
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In an effort to improve environmental literacy and stewardship across the country, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to 14 organizations in 11 states and the District of Columbia, including one grant to Galton Area School District in Pennsylvania.
The Galeton Area School District received a $119,530 grant for the Potter County Consortium Water Quality Education Initiative.
Teachers and students will monitor water quality of local streams and rivers to increase their awareness and knowledge of local threats to the environment. The project also includes the provision of teacher training in a nationally recognized curriculum (Project Wet) and follow-on support for teachers in the classroom.
The organizations receiving grants will use the money to fund environmental education efforts, which work to inform the public of environmental issues and help them make educated choices on actions they can take to reduce negative environmental impacts.
“Every American community relies on clean air, water and land for their environmental and economic health. We want to help expand awareness on how they can get involved in environmental protection,” EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson said. ”These grants will help communities across the country show how a clean environment starts at home.”
For more information, visit EPA's Environmental Education Grants webpage.
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10/11/2010 |
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