This $136,062 Project Grant award, provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental Education Grants Program (CFDA 66.951), will fund the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association's "Future Leaders of Whatcom Waters (FLOW)" program. This 17-month project aims to increase environmental literacy and encourage pro-environmental behaviors in Whatcom County, Washington. Key activities include: 1) Providing a paid internship and certificate program for 24 underrepresented university students in environmental science/studies fields, 2) Delivering classroom lessons, outdoor field experiences, and community programs for 1,724 K-12 students, 100 teachers, and 2,600 community members on topics like watershed health, climate science, and salmon habitat restoration, and 3) Engaging 2,000 volunteers in rural community-based environmental stewardship projects. The project involves five sub-awards to Western Washington University, Whiteswan Environmental, Excellence Northwest, Opportunity Council, and American Red Cross to support intern recruitment, training, and community outreach.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $99.7k | 7/18/24 |