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EPA Recognizes Green Power Leaders EPA Accepting Proposals for Environmental Education Grants Program EPA Publication Center Streamlines Ordering Environmental Education Materials Sampling the Garden Soil: Environmental Justice in Action EPA Recognizes Green Power Leaders EPA recently announced the winners of the Green Power Leadership Awards, awarding 19 Green Power Partners and four suppliers. The Green Power Leaders were chosen from over 1,300 partner organizations that comprise EPA's Green Power Partnership. The winners are recognized for their efforts in expanding the domestic renewable energy market.  From using enough green power to meet over 100% of electricity needs to installing on-site solar arrays or entering long-term power purchase agreements, these organizations are demonstrating that green power is both accessible and affordable. Learn more about the 2014 Green Power Leaders here. http://go.usa.gov/HbMj EPA Accepting Proposals for Environmental Education Grants Program EPA is seeking grant proposals for the initial stage of the 2014 Environmental Education (EE) Grants Program. This year, EPA intends to issue two Requests for Proposals (RFP) and the EE Model Grants RFP is now available for viewing. Three grants, for approximately $192,200 each, will be awarded under this RFP.  Under the EE Model Grants RFP, EPA seeks proposals to support EE projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship. Proposals must include projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate model EE practices, methods, or techniques.  Each funded proposal must demonstrate replicability by locating and conducting the project in more than one state or U.S. territory during the project period. Proposals are due February 2, 2015. EPA anticipates releasing an additional RFP under the 2014 EE Grants Program in early winter, for local grants that will be awarded by EPA regional offices.   View the RFP and learn how to apply here. http://go.usa.gov/HbtC  EPA Publication Center Streamlines Ordering Environmental Education Materials Do you need environmental education materials for your classroom? The National Service Center for Environmental Publications is offering new order forms listing materials grouped by grade range. All materials are offered free of charge. Order environmental education materials for your students here. http://go.usa.gov/HbJh Sampling the Garden Soil: Environmental Justice in Action When a local resident raised concerns about the quality of the soil in Eugene, Oregon, EPA listened and collaborated to create the My Garden-West Eugene project. Cliff Villa of EPA's Seattle Office explains how his region partnered with local non-profits, state governments, and local governments to offer soil testing in communities for residents concerned about soil pollution in their gardens. Soil sample kits were distributed to residents who later brought the samples to the My Garden event for EPA testing. Read a blog post about how EPA is making a measurable difference in communities with projects like this one here. http://go.usa.gov/HbhC We encourage you to share the EPA Highlights eNewsletter with your colleagues.  To subscribe: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USAEPA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USAEPA_439 Office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education  Office of the Administrator / U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  Tel 202-564-1785 / PublicEngagement@epa.gov   You can unsubscribe or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems, please e-mail subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to k34101050@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355

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