The Water Resources Education Network is soliciting proposals for its next round of Water Resources Education Grants. Applications are due April 2, 2007.

Partnerships of organizations in Pennsylvania such as watershed associations, civic groups, community water systems, governmental entities (including municipal authorities), and other public interest organizations are all eligible. All partners must play an active role in the project.

Educational projects that raise awareness about protecting the community’s drinking water source and/or preventing non-point source pollution in the watershed. Projects must aim at building an informed citizenry who will protect water resources with actions at home, at work, and within the community, including encouraging local officials to make decisions that will promote clean water.

Grants will be awarded up to $5,000 per project for projects that must be completed during the period July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.

Grantees must attend Orientation Meeting in mid-June, 2007 (date and location TBA) to network with other WREN grantees and receive resources and tools. There is no cost to the grantee to attend.

Applications may be sent or hand delivered to the office of League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania CEF, 226 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102-3220 (no faxed or emailed applications).

Applications are available online. To receive an application, send email to wren@palwv.org or call 800-692-7281 ext 10.

10/20/2006