Mercer County Conservation District To Receive Environmental Education Grant

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2004
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Mercer County Conservation District To Receive Environmental Education Grant

Harrisburg - The Mercer County Conservation District has been awarded a $9,825 state grant from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a new environmental education program for young people, according to State Senator Bob Robbins (R-50).

Robbins said the grant will used by the conservation district and its Munrell Run Farm to develop a program to help special needs students learn about agriculture and the environment.

"Environmental education grants enable communities to promote awareness and understanding of the need to protect valuable natural resources," Robbins said. "This program is especially important because it will help to teach young people about what they can do to clean up the environment and continue Pennsylvania’s strong agricultural tradition."

DEP awards the grants under the Environmental Education Grant Program, which was established by Act 24 of 1993.

CONTACT: Michael Hengst (717) 787-1322