ECRI EDUCATION FUND APPLICATION FOR CHAFEE AWARD RECOGNITION
The Environment Council of Rhode Island Education Fund is honored to announce the application period for the John H. Chafee Conservation Leadership Awards for 2011. Honoring the memory of the late Governor and US Senator for his dedication to preserving the environment, The ECRI Ed Fund honors 4 Rhode Island organizations each year for their work in improving the health of the Rhode Island environment.
Recipients are selected by an independent panel of judges based on applications received from RI businesses, non profits, municipalities, and educational institutions that highlight specific projects and programs related to conservation. Past winners include businesses that eliminated polluting discharges, recycling programs, renewable energy projects, sewage treatment facility upgrades, land conservation, and projects providing hands on environmental education for Rhode Island children. This list is not meant to be an all inclusive list. All projects that improve the health of the RI environment are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due at the Environment Council office by February 16, 2011 and in addition to being a part of this email may be found on the Environment Council website www.environmentcouncilri.org or obtained from the Environment Council via email at [email protected] or by calling 401-621-8048.
Ed Note: The past winners accomplished an impressive array of projects.
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