Grant applications are being accepted until March 10 for the Five-Star Restoration Grants Program sponsored by the National Association of Counties, the National Wildlife Foundation, Wildlife Habitat Council and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Five-Star grants provide financial support for community-based wetland, riparian and coastal habitat restoration projects that build diverse partnerships and foster local natural resource stewardship through education, outreach and training activities.

Grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 will be awarded.

For more information, visit the Five Star Restoration Grants webpage.

2/17/2006