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Caring For Our Watersheds Final Competition
Caring For Our Watersheds Final Competition

Posted in Environmental NewsMay 3. 2012

Where: the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden – Schott Education Center When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 10:00am – 3:00pm Funding provided by Agrium Competition Coordinated by: Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO) CARING...

Climate Funding Opportunities
Climate Funding Opportunities

Posted in Environmental NewsApril 27. 2012

NOTE: These opportunities represent a snapshot of what is currently available (as of April 23, 2012).  Future grant opportunities are contingent upon funding appropriations. National Scale Opportunities NSF’s Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability (NSF-wide investment area) NSF’s...

Deadlines-Forestry Camp Scholarships
Deadlines-Forestry Camp Scholarships

Posted in Environmental NewsApril 3. 2012

Clermont, Warren, Hamilton and Butler Counties SWCD are offering Forestry & Wildlife Camp Scholarships – Check Deadlines for Applications. The Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a Warren County High School Student a scholarship to a Forestry and Wildlife Camp....

Responsible Electronics Recycling Events Scheduled for This Spring
Responsible Electronics Recycling Events Scheduled for This Spring

Posted in Environmental NewsMarch 18. 2012

Local residents can responsibly recycle electronic waste, or “e-waste”, by taking advantage of e-waste recycling collection events in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky metro area sponsored by a certified electronics recycler. In contrast to collectors or brokers, certified electronics recyclers...

Deadline 6/29/12 – Funds for the Development of Public Green Space
Deadline 6/29/12 – Funds for the Development of Public Green Space

Posted in Environmental NewsFebruary 29. 2012

The TKF Foundation supports the creation of public green spaces that offer temporary sanctuary, encourage reflection, provide solace, and engender peace and well being. The Foundation’s Open Spaces Sacred Places National Awards Initiative funds the development of significant new public green spaces...

Spencer’s SPOTlight
Spencer’s SPOTlight

Posted in Environmental NewsFebruary 29. 2012

GRANT DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 27, 2012! Up to $5,000 will be distributed to qualified Hamilton County schools to assist with innovative waste reduction, recycling, and compost programs. Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District’s School Waste Reduction Assistance Grant deadline is extended...

The Laura Jane Musser Fund for Open Space
The Laura Jane Musser Fund for Open Space

Posted in Environmental NewsFebruary 29. 2012

THE LAURA JANE MUSSER FUND assists public or not-for-profit entities to initiate or implement projects that enhance the ecological integrity of publicly owned open spaces, while encouraging compatible human activities. The Fund’s goal is to promote public use of open space that improves a community’s...

Deadline March 5 for Local Sustainability Matching Fund
Deadline March 5 for Local Sustainability Matching Fund

Posted in Environmental NewsFebruary 29. 2012

In partnership with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, the Funders’ Network is pleased to announce the formation of the Local Sustainability Matching Fund. The purpose of the Local Sustainability Matching Fund is twofold: to catalyze partnerships between local government sustainability...

What’s Your Green Umbrella?
What’s Your Green Umbrella?

Posted in Environmental NewsFebruary 6. 2012

Join the Campaign! Green Umbrella is continuing to develop as the Regional Sustainability Alliance! We are very pleased to announce the launch of the “What’s Your Green Umbrella?” campaign on GreenUmbrella.org, in partnership with the City of Cincinnati’s Office of Environmental...

New Contest! Caring for Our Watershed
New Contest! Caring for Our Watershed

Posted in Environmental NewsFebruary 6. 2012

Entry Deadline March 23rd! Are you a 9th – 12th grade student in Hamilton County? Do you want to win $ for yourself and your school? Do you care about your environment? Then this contest is for YOU!!! The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, Environmental Education Council of Ohio...