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 Maryland’s
Aquatic Resources Education Grant reimbursement program assists
public and private schools (Grades K-12) and school systems by providing
teacher training and funding for aquatic resource education projects. In
partnership, the ARE Coordinator works directly with the Environmental
Education Specialist from the Maryland State Department of Education in
providing regional teacher training at Aquatic Resource Education Grants
Conferences Each conference provides workshops that have a statewide focus
and workshops that have a regional focus and that address current MD DNR
issues and initiatives that relate to aquatic resources.
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The workshops are provided
to give educators training in specific aquatic related topics and to
provide ideas for classroom and school-based projects. The conferences
also provide the opportunity to meet and to get to know the resource
people that provide information and assistance with projects.
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Educators are encouraged to formulate a project and then to apply for
project funding. To encourage partnerships, several funding sources,
including the ARE Grant Program funding, are presented in a grant writing
workshop. Conference participants are also given resource materials and
lists so that technical expertise and support beyond the conference can be
obtained.
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Aquatic Resource Education Projects that incorporate
student service learning and community involvement are recommended.
Educators involving children in the project from the beginning,
including the grant writing process is encouraged. |
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This program has funded hundreds of projects in all 24 school districts in
Maryland over the past fifteen years.
Examples of Projects funded through ARE Grants:
• Yellow Perch Hatch, Raise & Release Program – Arlington Echo
• Kindergarten Rain Garden
• Wetland Project - Suddlersville Middle
NEW! School Application
Watershed
Organization Application
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