The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has entered into a contract with Legacy, Inc., Partners in Environmental Education, to provide environmental education services in the State of Alabama. Legacy, Inc., a non-profit corporation, created as the result of a 1992 Act, is a partnership of state and federal agencies, businesses, environmental groups, educators, associations, and conservation groups. Drivers in Alabama who purchase the environmental license plate can be proud of what their contributions have accomplished through Legacy. When citizens and students learn the importance and value of Alabama s environment and natural resources, they are more likely to be protective of those resources. Another Legacy program that has been successful is the Envirobowl, a game show-styled competition for high school students.
Teams compete at the level with winners advancing to the state championship.
In addition to prizes for the winning teams, Legacy also awards college scholarships to one senior team member from each regional Envirobowl. Applications for Legacy s competitive grants and mini grants for environmental projects will be accepted through April 27.