In November 2002 Gulfstream Natural
Gas System announced the winners of the second year of the Environmental
& Recreational Trust program, distributing $50,000 to assist
in the development of unique environmental and/or recreational projects
near the pipeline route and surrounding communities.
Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (Manatee County)
- The FISH Preserve is a community project designed to protect and
preserve approximately 95 acres of shoreline located along Sarasota
Bay. Grant award: $10,000
The Florida Aquarium (Hillsborough County) - The Science
Education at Sea statewide teacher education program is designed
to provide middle and high school teachers with comprehensive training
to more effectively teach students about aquatic and coastal resources.
Grant award: $5,000
East Bay Little League (Hillsborough County) - The East Bay
Little League is in the process of restoring, repairing and building
new recreational facilities to accommodate the growing number of
youth participating in Little League in the East Bay area. Grant
award: $5,000
Allen Broussard Conservancy (Osceola County) - The Camp Site
for Environmental Education & Team Building will provide a safe,
centrally located recreational facility that will teach the value
of conservation and teamwork. Grant award: $5,000
HELP of Fort Meade (Polk County) - The Teen Outreach Program
is an after-school program designed to provide recreational and
educational activities for youths ages 12-18 in the Ft. Meade area.
Grant award: $17,000
Suncoast Earth Force (Hillsborough County) - The Earth Force
After School program uses environmental education as its platform,
engaging youth in leadership skills, civic responsibility and increasing
academic skills through the use of hands-on environmental projects.
Grant award: $4,500
Lake Region Audubon Society (Polk County) - The Street Audubon
Center Improvement Project was created to help repair, renovate
and modernize the Street Nature Center, helping expand the Center
into a regional environmental center specializing in lakes and wetland
education. Grant award: $3,500
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