21stCCLC NOAA Watershed STEM Ò»±¾µÀ Partnership Grant
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Ò»±¾µÀ is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Ò»±¾µÀ and the North American Association for Environmental Ò»±¾µÀ (NAAEE) to implement the Watershed STEM Ò»±¾µÀ Partnership program.Ìý
A goal of this program is to foster new partnerships between environmental education providers and local 21st CCLC sites to design and implement locally relevant out-of-school time programs focused on watershed-related STEM topics. Students at these sites will work directly with scientists around the country to increase their understanding of watershed and related ecosystems as well as strategies to help protect and restore these aquatic environments.
Project OverviewÌý(pdf)Ìý(Note: Dates are subject to change)
Forty-six NOAA partners proposed projects to serve 21st CCLC sites in 20 states. We are pleased to inform you that five sites serving New York State were selected. Below you will find information about selected organizations and the 21st CCLC sites to be served during the 2020-2022 school years.
| NOAA Partners | City, State - 21st CCLC Partner Sites |
Project Title |
Names of 21st CCLC sites to be served (total of 5 sites) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Reinstein Woods |
Buffalo, NY Cheektowaga, NY |
Watershed STEM in the Schoolyard |
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| New York Sea Grant (Cornell) | Niagara Falls, NY |
Taking Root: A meaningful watershed experience for Niagara Falls youth |
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For more information, please visit:Ìý
NYS 21st CCLC programs canÌýemailÌýwith additional inquiries or questions about this STEM initiative.
The Ò»±¾µÀ is looking forward to this learning experience with our youth!Ìý