The youth in action for climate resilience program focuses on empowering sixth grade students in broward county, florida, to address the impact of climate change on the everglades and florida BAY

Through immersive, meaningful watershed educational experiences for students and their teachers, and collaboration with experts, students gain firsthand knowledge of environmental challenges and the interconnectedness between human activities, climate change, and ecosystem health. Students will create and showcase action projects that address environmental issues identified during their investigations. This program fosters a sense of stewardship and cultivates future leaders who are committed to protecting and preserving the florida everglades for future generations. Eight earth space science teachers and 200 middle school students will participate in the program. Teachers will be selected through an application process. Selected teachers will be evenly distributed across the three district areas and include representation from our alternative learning centers. Priority will be given to schools with a high percentage of traditionally underrepresented groups