EPA News Release (Region 7): $29,900 Grant to Friends of the Kaw for Environmental Education

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 901 N. Fifth St., Kansas City, KS 66101   Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations   $29,900 Grant to Friends of the Kaw for Environmental Education   Contact Information: Kris Lancaster, (913) 551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov or Chelsey Derks, (913) 551-7240, derks.chelsey@epa.gov Environmental News   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   (Kansas City, Kan., Oct. 27, 2011) - EPA Region 7 has awarded Friends of the Kaw in Lawrence, Kan., an environmental education grant totaling $29,902. This is one of six grants being awarded to schools, universities and organizations in the Agency’s four-state region to fund the development of new environmental education projects. The execution of these environmental education projects will further EPA’s commitment to protecting human health and the environment.   “Educating our communities on environmental issues is crucial to creating a safe and healthy environment for children to learn and grow,” said Karl Brooks, regional administrator. “The diversity of the proposals selected shows the commitment of the people of Region 7 to producing and sustaining a healthy environment.”   This project will involve a working group composed of science and math teachers from area high schools, educators from Friends of the Kaw and others. It will create activities for schools in urban and industrial settings as well as provide opportunities for career development. These activities will also provide relevant environmental science and environmental justice education for inner-city students. Friends of the Kaw will use this grant to advance the use of technology in environmental education.   The Environmental Education Grant program provides seed money for new projects and assistance to advance existing projects. The projects increase public awareness of environmental issues and provide the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment.   # # #   More information about Environmental Education Grants   Connect with EPA Region 7 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/eparegion7     Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser.     View all Region 7 News Releases     You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  This email was sent to elmasry.webmaster@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355