This is the 7th year that awards are being made under EPA's environmental education grants program, after a competitive solicitation.
Environmental education is essential to expanding the public's knowledge about the environment.
This year in Minnesota, EPA funds will support the development of an environmental education program for preschool children. They will also support the creation, development, and coordination of a Clean Water Festival in next spring. EPA is awarding these funds under the 1990 National Environmental Education Act, which gives EPA the authority to support and create environmental education programs nationwide. This year, over 170 applicants competed for funds. While students attend the festival, teachers will attend an intensive workshop in which they will learn water education activities and other environmental education strategies.