Grant: 26-010E
Project Title: Big Bend Education Initiative
Project Manager: Evan Cooper
Organization: Sea Turtle Conservancy (Non-Profit Organization)
Grant Amount: $19,530.00
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Summary: Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) will continue its educational outreach program targeting schools and residents within the Big Bend region of Florida. Although important populations of sea turtles utilize this area, there has been a gap in conservation education efforts along the Big Bend compared to other areas of the State. STC has observed a strong desire by members of the public to know more about the turtles along this coast and how to reduce the threats that they face. Building upon lessons learned in the project's inaugural year in 2025, STC will continue to conduct educational outreach activities targeting coastal counties in the Big Bend through in-person educational presentations to both students and adults. STC will host presentations and programs at schools, public libraries, and civic organization meetings. STC will emphasize in-person presentations and will expand to new areas in the Big Bend. Many of the outreach templates, presentations, and curricula will be improved following feedback from local teachers and civic organizations. The Big Bend Education Initiative will provide high-quality educational programming that helps increase awareness about sea turtles and marine conservation in a fun, interactive environment. 
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