The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $126,159 Project Grant under the Environmental Education Grants Program (CFDA 66.951) to the Anacostia Watershed Society Inc., a non-profit organization, for the period of January 22, 2025 to January 21, 2026. The grant funding will enable the Anacostia Watershed Society to increase environmental awareness and knowledge among 950 students and 25 teachers across 15 Title I schools in Washington, D.C. and Bladensburg, Maryland. Key activities will include delivering the "Schools in Schools" and "Mussel Power DC" educational programs, which provide hands-on experiences to help students understand their role in protecting local ecosystems and water quality. The grant will also support professional development training for participating teachers to integrate environmental stewardship into their curricula. Additionally, the project aims to increase the populations of native freshwater mussels and American shad in the Anacostia River.
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