EDUCATION AND OUTREACH GRANTS
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Definitions
(1) "Watershed Education Project" means a project whose primary purpose is to communicate information about watersheds. It may be a workshop, demonstration project, a planned course of study, or the implementation of a public awareness strategy.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 541.396
Stats. Implemented: ORS 541.351 - 541.401
Hist.: OWEB 4-2004, f. 11-2-04, cert. ef. 2-1-05
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Education and Outreach Priorities
For grant applications to be funded by the Watershed Improvement Grant Fund, the following preference shall apply: Watershed and riparian education projects that provide education and awareness about watershed processes for landowners over projects that create curriculum materials.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 541.396
Stats. Implemented: ORS 541.351 - 541.401
Hist.: OWEB 4-2004, f. 11-2-04, cert. ef. 2-1-05
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Evaluation Criteria
Watershed Education projects shall be evaluated on the basis of the extent to which they:
(1) Further the broad goal of developing and maintaining healthy watersheds;
(2) Provide information on alternative management practices that support watershed enhancement efforts by landowners, watershed council members and other local groups;
(3) Raise awareness of the citizens of the State of Oregon;
(4) Teach about the long-term benefits of healthy watersheds;
(5) Have well-defined instructional goals and objectives;
(6) Have the potential for being accomplished;
(7) Apply learning strategies that are appropriate for the target audience; and
(8) Can be used at other locations without major modifications.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 541.396
Stats. Implemented: ORS 541.351 - 541.401
Hist.: OWEB 4-2004, f. 11-2-04, cert. ef. 2-1-05
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Special Watershed Educational Project Grants
The Board may:
(1) Solicit proposals for specific projects which meet the needs of the watershed enhancement program; and
(2) Provide grants to agencies or organizations for educational projects to increase public awareness of watershed enhancement principles or provide training in watershed management concepts or techniques.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 541.396
Stats. Implemented: ORS 541.351 - 541.401
Hist.: OWEB 4-2004, f. 11-2-04, cert. ef. 2-1-05
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