The project titled, advancing k-12 environmental literacy through place-based stewardship education (pbse) in michigan and the great lakes region, brings together a statewide network of education…

This Project Grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Marine Sanctuary Program (CFDA 11.429) provides $199,907 to the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative in Lowell, Michigan. The project, titled "Advancing K-12 Environmental Literacy through Place-Based Stewardship Education (PBSE) in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region", aims to build capacity for increased statewide environmental literacy through PBSE and climate change education. The key objectives are: 1) expanding statewide PBSE infrastructure and leadership, 2) increasing equitable access to relevant professional development, and 3) providing mentorship opportunities for educators and community partners. This two-year project seeks to develop knowledgeable and active stewards of local communities and the Great Lakes region through place-based education, community development, and environmental stewardship initiatives.

The project titled, advancing k-12 environmental literacy through place-based stewardship education (pbse) in michigan and the great lakes region, brings together a statewide network of education leaders with a mission to develop knowledgeable and active stewards of their communities and the great lakes region through place-based education, community development, and environmental stewardship. The project goal is to build capacity for increased statewide environmental literacy through place-based stewardship education (pbse) and climate change education in michigan, as well as throughout the great lakes region, and IT will be accomplished through three objectives: 1) expanding statewide place-based stewardship education infrastructure and leadership, 2) expanding equitable access and reducing barriers to relevant professional development, and 3) mentorship opportunities for educators and community partners.