15.954: national park service conservation, protection, outreach and educationthis program supports projects that further the mission of the national park service andefforts in natural and cultural…

15.954: national park service conservation, protection, outreach and educationthis program supports projects that further the mission of the national park service andefforts in natural and cultural resource conservation, protection, and environmental sustainability that arenot covered under other specific financial assistance programs. American samoa has seven times the number of drownings of the US average. This collaboration with national park of american samoa and american samoa community college will teach youth to swim and general water safety in the near shore. Appreciation for marine resources will also be taught which will have direct benefits to the park and coastal resources overall in the territory. Beneficiaries include profit organizations, public nonprofit institutions organizations, private nonprofit institutions organizations, non-federal government entities, industry and public decision makers, research scientists, engineers, and the general public.