MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley has awarded a $14,400 grant to enhance outdoor activities at seven state parks.
The grant to Alabama State Parks, part of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, will help continue an environmental and trail safety education program and provide equipment for participants to use.
“Alabama is blessed with abundant natural beauty and opportunities for recreation,” said Bentley. “This educational program will enrich Alabamians’
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enjoyment of our wonderful state parks.”
The Environmental Education 101 program will develop curriculum and teach day workshops that educate participants about the many recreational opportunities available at the state parks along with details on environmental and trail safety. The grant will help purchase items for kits that will include GPS units for geocaching, cameras for nature study, literature and field guides. Kits will be available for participants to use after workshops at Cheaha, DeSoto, Gulf State, Guntersville, Joe Wheeler, Lakepoint and Oak Mountain state parks.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grant from funds made available by the Recreational Trails Program of the Federal Highway Administration. ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, workforce development, energy conservation, economic development, water resource management and recreation.
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