Projects connect people to the natural and cultural heritage of the chesapeake BAY watershed through the chesapeake BAY gateways and watertrails network and support implementation of: identifying,…

Projects connect people to the natural and cultural heritage of the chesapeake BAY watershed through the chesapeake BAY gateways and watertrails network and support implementation of: identifying, conserving, restoring, and interpreting natural, recreational, historical, and cultural resources within the chesapeake BAY watershed identifying and utilizing the collective resources sites for enhancing public education of and access to the chesapeake BAY linking sites with trails, tour roads, scenic byways, and other connections developing and establishing watertrails comprising water routes and connections to sites and other land resources within the chesapeake BAY watershed and creating a network of sites and watertrails. The program entitled enlace: engaging and empowering latino youth through environmental experiences and education links latino youth to their communities, to the greater environmental movement, and to future educational and career opportunities through a year-round summer and after-school program. The summer program connects youth from two high-hispanic communities in prince george s and montgomery counties in maryland to engaging environmental programs offered in the greater washington DC area. The summer program will be enhanced by a year-long after-school program hosted at two local high schools that will connect the content of the summer program to career and college-related subjects. Beneficiaries include latino youth who have not had access to environmental experiences and educational programs as will their parents and community members.