SLIDE 1 Kansas Green Schools Program
Rick Brunetti, Director Bureau of Air
Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments
SLIDE 2 Vision statements
KDHE’s vision: Healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments KACEE’s vision: Environmentally literate Kansas citizenry
Goddard High 2010 KS Green School of the Year
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One key way for KDHE to meet its vision is to assure the success of KACEE in the attainment
There is no better vehicle in place then the Green Schools Program to accomplish this!
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Kansas Green School Program
Partnership between KDHE and KACEE KDHE currently provides funding for:
Environmental Education Training Continuing Education Scholarships Grants for Green projects at Kansas Schools
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Green Schools grants for projects
Provide infrastructure to enhance green practices at schools
Waste reduction and recycling Reduce non-point source water pollution Air quality and energy
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Green Schools Success Stories:
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More Success:
Nearly 150 grants for green projects since 2009!
But…
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…that was then. What about now?
Do you have a project in mind for your school? You and your students have a great opportunity to enhance learning while positively impacting the environment Take a moment and check into the Kansas Green School Program
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Contacts at KDHE
Rick Brunetti, Director Bureau of Air rbrunetti@kdheks.gov Maureen Ruhlman, Bureau of Waste Management mruhlman@kdheks.gov Travis Sieve, Bureau of Water tsieve@kdheks.gov Kathleen Waters, Bureau of Air kwaters@kdheks.gov
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A little dirt never hurt….
Enjoy the rest of the conference
www.kansasgreenschools.org
