Create access points to San Diego Bay and Tijuana River Watersheds (San Diego Border Region) for youth from underserved communities through hands-on environmental education and outdoor conversation programs. The project will engage 140 youth in 12 field-based environmental stewardship and education programs, resulting in the restoration of over 100 of acres of sensitive wetland and coastal habitats, supporting 16 paid positions for program graduates.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust
Project Title: Engaging Youth in Wetland and Coastal Environmental Stewardship and Outdoor Education (CA)
Organization:
Outdoor Outreach
Project ID:
1301.23.078935
Description:
Award Amount:
$40891.33
Location:
Project activities will take place in the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge and adjacent areas including Silver Strand State Beach, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge & Border Field State Park), and the San Diego Bay Tidelands.