Sounds like something that could fund the construction of some wildlife 
viewing platforms to increase the public's awareness of the birds and 
mammals that depend on watersheds lakes and marshes for survival, eh?


At 14:26 12/02/2004 -0500, you wrote:
> >
> > Coastal Bays offers $30,000 to schools, clubs, individuals
> > for local projects
> >
> >       The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is again offering
> > mini-grants for projects aimed at addressing priority
> > problems faced in the watershed such as wildlife habitat
> > loss, nutrient enrichment, chemical contamination, and unsafe
> > boating activities.
> >       The grants are being offered to clubs, school groups,
> > organizations, and individuals for environmental projects
> > that educate the public and enhance environmental protection
> > and restoration in Maryland's coastal bays watershed.
> >       In the past, the program has awarded funds for
> > artificial reefs, tree planting, school education and
> > restoration programs, boating safety courses, stream
> > monitoring, and a breeding bird survey- to name a few.
> >       This round offers an additional $30,000 and a maximum
> > grant award of $5,000 per proposal. Applicants may submit
> > more than one proposal but each must be submitted separately
> > and must follow the format requirements.  The application
> > form is short and concise and must be submitted by Jan. 10,
> > 2005. Projects must be completed by Aug. 1, 2005.
> >       Following submission all proposals will be reviewed and
> > applicants notified in early February, 2005. At the
> > culmination of the project a brief report and evaluation is required.
> >       All are welcome to apply. However, priority will be
> > given to those projects which address the above mentioned
> > priority problems, adhere to the actions in the Comprehensive
> > Conservation and Management Plan for Maryland's coastal bays,
> > and which offer cash match or in-kind services. The Coastal
> > Bays Program is committed to making money available for
> > activities that educate the public and promote environmental
> > protection and restoration.
> >       To learn more about the Maryland Coastal Bays Community
> > Based Mini-Grant Program, or to request an application,
> > please contact Kate at (410) 213-2297 or download the
> > application and Coastal Bays Management Plan at www.mdcoastalbays.org.
> >               Since 1997, the Coastal Bays Program has
> > awarded more than $450,000 for community-based projects in
> > the coastal bays watershed.
> >       -30-
> >

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