CRANBERRY TWP. – Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) announced three community projects in Beaver and Lawrence counties have been awarded over $53,000 from the state Environmental Education Grants Program.
“Providing children and young adults with opportunities to learn about the importance of being environmental stewards is essential to aid conservation efforts for the future,” said Vogel. “These local projects will help achieve that goal.”
Beaver County
RiverWise was awarded $19,180 to host a “Summer Sustainability Institute” for middle and high school students, who will be engaged in hands-on learning, create video interviews, and write sustainability-themed articles.
Lawrence County
Ellwood City Area School District was awarded $29,250 to launch a comprehensive aquaponics program that fosters environmental literacy and stewardship. Students will be engaged in hands-on PA STEELS standards aligned experiences focusing on water and wastewater runoff.
Lawrence County Conservation District was awarded $4.905 to host Summer Nature Camp for ages 8-11 and Advanced Nature Camp for ages 12-17, featuring a variety age-appropriate hands-on activities that address the relationship between water quality issues and climate change.
Established by the Environmental Education Act of 1993 and administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Environmental Education Grants Program provides funds to support a wide range of environmental education projects including meaningful, hands-on programs for students, teacher training workshops, and community conservation projects for adults.
CONTACT: Abby Chiumento, 717-787-3076