FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Sheila Johnson
Public Information Officer, Nebraska Environmental Trust
Phone: (402) 471-5409
Fax: (402) 471-8233
sheila.johnson@net.ne.gov
Lincoln, NE –July 5, 2007– At its meeting in Lincoln on June 29, the Grants Committee of the Nebraska Environmental Trust selected 8 projects for a total of $18,413 to recommend for approval to the full board at its July 20, 2007 meeting in Scottsbluff. This is the 1st year of PIE MiniGrants from the Trust, which is an initiative of the Trust to support the presentation and dissemination of information and perspective that will stimulate enhanced environmental stewardship.
As part of the grant making process, the Trust is seeking public input on the proposed MiniGrants before announcing final awards on July 20th, 2007. A list of all recommended MiniGrants is available on the Trust Web site, www.environmentaltrust.org, or by request. Written public comments will be accepted until July 17th at the Nebraska Environmental Trust, PO Box 94913, Lincoln, NE 68509-4913, or via e-mail at l.beethe@net.ne.gov. Please include your name, address and organization (if applicable), and be sure to reference the project name and number in your correspondence. Comments can also be presented in person during a public hearing at our 3rd Quarter Board Meeting on July 20th at the North Platte NRD in Scottsbluff.
The Nebraska Legislature created the Nebraska Environmental Trust in 1992. Using revenue from the Nebraska Lottery, the Trust has provided over $112 million in grants to more than 952 projects across the state. Anyone – citizens, organizations, communities, farmers and businesses – can apply for funding to protect habitat, improve water quality and establish recycling programs in Nebraska. The Nebraska Environmental Trust works to preserve, protect and restore our natural resources for future generations.
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