Regional/National Programs
- Paul G. Keough Earth Artists Program
- This an EPA regional contest for students in kindergarten
through sixth grade from the six New England states. The program
is designed to bring environmental education into the classroom
through creative learning. Approximately 1,000 teachers and
thousands of grades K-6 students participated in 1998. The entry
deadline for the annual program is late-March. Award ceremonies
will be held in each New England state in the late spring.
Contact:
Kristen Conroy
Environmental Protection Agency
1 Congress Street
Suite 1100 (RAA)
Boston, MA 022114
(617)918-1069
e-mail: conroy.kristen@epa.gov - EPA's President's Environmental Youth Awards
This is an EPA national program encouraging individuals, classes, schools, summer camps and youth groups to promote local environmental awareness and action. The first place winner from New England will receive recognition from the EPA in Washington, DC to receive an award.For information on both of these programs please contact:
Nancy Grantham
Environmental Protection Agency
JFK Federal Bldg. (RAA)
Boston, MA 02203
(617)918-1101
e-mail: grantham.nancy@epamail.epa.gov - The Global Learning and Observations
to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program
This is a worldwide science and education program, sponsored by the White House, which coordinates the work of students, teachers, and scientists to study and understand the global environment. GLOBE is an international partnership, involving countries around the world.The Globe Program
744 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, D.C. 20503
(202) 395-7600