Local businesses and industries donated funds for special projects. Hampton High School Antaeus Society was established at Hampton High School in 1990, and promotes environmental awareness through school and community projects. Taking its name from the Greek deity Antaeus, who drew his power and knowledge from the Earth, the club encourages members to commit themselves to education and action that will help preserve our planet. The group raised these oysters from seed oysters over a one-year period. In January's State of the Commonwealth Address, Governor Jim Gilmore announced the creation of Virginia Naturally 2000, a statewide environmental education program designed to provide the tools for all Virginians to become better stewards of the environment.
Education is the key to excellence in environmental stewardship.
Virginia Naturally 2000 will help youths and adults across the Commonwealth make informed decisions about their actions, and will promote a better understanding of the environment and the roles everyone can play in protecting it. The program brings together local, state and federal agencies, environmental organizations, businesses and industry, and others to coordinate environmental education activities to reach all Virginians. A priority of Virginia Naturally 2000 will be the development of a web site that ensures the widespread availability of environmental information and promotes environmental education opportunities throughout the Commonwealth. The Virginia Resource-Use Education Council is providing staff who will help coordinate the development of Virginia Naturally 2000. Trash is a many rendered thing.