The notifications were sent to TPWD Certified Angler Instructors (of which I am one) and thought I would pass them along.  The first is a survey consisting of two parts:  General parks and TPWD funded parks.  Please participate as it will give them an idea on how the public would accept funding (or lack of).

Take Park Survey

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Below is a neat grant opportunity to be aware of for youth to be involved in conservation, see below and forward as you see fit.  Deadline is just a month away:

Service Learning Texas recently released a new request for applications (RFA) for Texas Healthy Habitats grants, which engage students in grades 5-12 in service-learning initiatives to improve or restore the natural environment.  Eligible applicants include:

•        Public schools, open enrollment charter schools, and private nonprofit schools that serve youth in grades 5-12;

•        501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that work with students in grades 5-12; and

•        State or local agencies that work with youth in grades 5-12.

Applications are due by Monday, September 26, 2011, for this grant, which is jointly sponsored by Service Learning Texas, Encana Oil & Gas (USA), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Esri.  Applicants must partner with TPWD staff and/or other qualified environmental organization for assistance in identifying local environmental needs, examining issues and determining resources, and developing a plan. Awards will be made in amounts up to $10,000.  

For more information or to apply online for a grant, please visit the Healthy Habitats page of the SLT website.

John Spence, Director

Service Learning Texas

A Statewide Initiative of the Texas Education Agency

and Region 14 Education Service Center

2499 South Capitol of Texas Highway., Suite A-107

Austin, TX  78746-7703

phone, (512) 420-0214 x 101

fax, (512)420-0224

john@servicelearningtexas.org

www.servicelearningtexas.org