Increasing K-12 Student Learning to Develop Environmental Awareness, Appreciation, and Interest

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,602,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2025
Project Overview

Minnesota's six accredited residential environmental learning centers (RELCs) will provide life-changing, immersive multi-day environmental learning experiences to a minimum statewide distribution of 20,000 K-12 students, achieving ENRTF's goals.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2022, Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 05b
Appropriation Language

$1,602,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center to partner with Minnesota's five other accredited residential environmental learning centers to provide needs-based scholarships to at least 25,000 K-12 students statewide for immersive multiday environmental learning experiences.

Corrected in M.L. 2023, Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 13:
$1,602,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center to partner with Minnesota's five other accredited residential environmental learning centers to provide needs-based scholarships to K-12 students statewide for immersive multiday environmental learning experiences.

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,602,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Bryan
Last Name
Wood
Organization Name
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center
Street Address
54165 Audubon Dr, PO Box 530
City
Sandstone
State
MN
Zip Code
55072
Phone
(320) 245-2648
Email
wood@ospreywilds.org
Administered By
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Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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