BLM-(Arizona), CCS Las Cienegas NCA Outreach, Engagement and Education (TFO)

The objective is to make a positive impact on the Las Cienegas NCA landscape and its resources through engaging scientists, youth, the general public, teachers/educators, and volunteers. Main features of this project: 1. Disseminate the most current science and management information through newsletters, workshops and symposia, and through web postings 2. Provide channels to develop guidelines and resolutions to current issues through engaging partners and the public. 3. Collect and disseminate oral histories and shared histories which aid in understanding past and present situations, connect Las Cienegas NCA to surrounding communities, and provide rich materials for environmental and heritage education 4. Engage youth at Las Cienegas through student-driven field experience, which will develop critical-thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills in managing and restoring public lands 5. Connect local educators/teachers to the resources and opportunities at Las Cienegas NCA through maintaining a web site, and by providing in-the-classroom assistance and programs. Provide outreach materials such as interpretive signs, digital links and materials, proceedings
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Natural Resources Source Type: funding