NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):

Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust

Project Title: Training Youth in Environmental Stewardship in the Blue River Watershed (KS, MO)

Organization:

Heartland Conservation Alliance, Inc.

Project ID:

1301.23.078831

Award Amount:

$49882.99

Location:

Blue River Watershed (270 sq-miles) is home to .5 million people and one of 20 EPA Urban Waters locations. The Blue River flows 42 mi crossing 2 states and 21 cities. The river and its 3 major tributaries are 303(d) listed streams. Project activities are in HCA-designated properties or Action Areas.