EE News and Events


EPA Environmental Education Grants


In 2017, the U.S. En-


vironmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded environmental education grants to:


Wilderness Science Education non-profit in McCall, Idaho, received $91,000, to develop a Central Idaho Rural Environ- mental Stewardship Team. The project will educate and train up to 550 teachers and students using restoration projects in schools and in range and forest locations on private and public lands. Teachers and students at six rural schools will work on local watershed education projects such as collection and analysis of water quality and wildlife habitat data, and monitoring stream habitats.


Second-graders from Wolfle Elementary School near Kingston, WA spend an afternoon at Point Julia, where Port Gamble S’Klallam tribal natural resources staff and community volunteers catch nearshore marine life for a hands-on demonstration. Photos by Tiffany Royal


Salmon Camp


Salmon Camp is a component of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Com- mission’s Tribal Workforce Develop-


ment program. The annual camp focuses on providing culturally relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathemat- ics (STEM) experiences to foster an inter- est in natural resources careers and close the academic achievement gap for Native American youth. Twenty incoming 6th-8th grade students


from the four tribes are selected to at- tend the free camp. Meals and lodging are provided and, after the program is success- fully completed, a stipend is offered. The week-long camp is held during the summer in tribal homelands. The 6-day, overnight camp exposes the students to a blend of Western science and traditional ecological and cultural knowledge.


Salmon Camp 2018 will be hosted by


the Yakama Nation at Camp Chapparal. Applications due June 1, 2018.


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Western Oregon University in Mon- mouth, Oregon, received $91,000, to expand the salmon life cycle curriculum, ‘Fish Eggs to Fry’, into a professional workshop for elementary school educa- tors, exploring connections among the salmon life cycle, healthy fish, and healthy watersheds. In partnership with the Or- egon Department of Fish and Wildlife, up to 50 third grade teachers and up to eight partner schools will use this revised cur- riculum inside and outside the classroom.


McKenzie Watershed Alliance in Lane County, Oregon, received $63,840, to help students understand local ecosystems, learn about actions taking place to protect local watersheds, and increase their participation in activities that enhance and conserve local watersheds. Up to 130 secondary students from six rural and urban schools will participate in water- shed stewardship and monitoring projects to protect fish and wildlife habitats and water quality. These projects will be coor- dinated through partnerships with state and federal agencies, watershed councils and private landowners.


Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group in Belfair, Washington, received $91,000 to engage low-income and tribal students in watershed restoration through hands-on learning in the classroom, at summer camp and in after-school programs. Students will be engaged in programs like Salmon in the Classroom, Enviro Camp, Green STREAM Camp, and Students in the Watershed curriculum and outdoor environmental education. The project will help provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to protect their environment and the Hood Canal watershed.


More information on EPA’s environ- mental education grants program: http:// www2.epa.gov/education/environmen- tal-education-ee-grants.


Making Waves


RFP FOR “MAKING WAVES” FALL


CONFERENCE NOW OPEN!


The Coastal Learning Symposium


(Oregon Coast Aquarium’s annual teachers conference) is teaming up with the Oregon Science Teachers Association to offer a 2-day educational event in Newport, Oregon called “Making Waves.” This 2-day event will be held October 12 and 13 and will include a focus on ocean literacy and place-based education, and will feature presentations on October 12 and field trips on October 13. Educators, consider submitting a session proposal to share your great ideas and expe- riences! Submit a session proposal at http:// oregonscience.org/OSTA18 before April 30.


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