Virginia Coastal Program: 1999 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY1999 Task 4
Grantee:
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Environmental Education
Project Title:
Environmental Education
Project Description as Proposed:
This project is an proactive array of environmental education activities that will educate and train coastal area citizens, educators, local government staff, and students with the goal to effect behavior changes toward the environment. Workshops are conducted and outreach materials produced to reach approximately 1,500 educators and thousands of citizens annually through the following: Project WET, River of Woods watershed contests, the Annual Environmental Education Conference, the Environmental Education Resources Directory, the Water Wizard Van, the Kid's CAVE (Caring About Virginia's Environment), and the Virginia Bay Education Plan.
Federal Funding:
$68,000
Project Contact:
Ann Regn, 804.698.4442
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Envirothon (natural resources competition for high school students) brochure, Envirothon introduction/factsheet, Envirothon key points, and Envirothon learning objectives (Standards of Learning).
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
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Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email: Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov
A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov
