Project Grant 02J64801

This Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental Education Grants Program (CFDA 66.951), will fund the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to implement an environmental education project in Homer, Alaska and nearby communities. The $133,333 award will support the design, demonstration, and dissemination of environmental education practices, methods, and techniques to increase environmental literacy and promote pro-environmental behaviors. Key activities include developing a peatland curriculum, conducting teacher training, establishing student internships, and creating a community stewardship monitoring program. The project aims to engage 10-20 teachers, 200 students, 2-3 university interns, and 5-10 community members. UAA will work with the City of Homer, local conservation organizations, and regional tribal groups to create hands-on learning spaces and opportunities focused on the area's peatland ecosystem.