AMERICA's GREAT OUTDOORS GRANT DESCRIPTION
Environment for the Americas (EFTA) will collaborate with U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Reclamations, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, and Bureau of Land Management on Celebra las Aves Playeras (Celebrate Shorebirds), a comprehensive approach to engaging Latinos in natural resource careers and conservation action through internships at five sites. EFTA will recruit Latino interns (ages 18-25) from colleges and local communities, especially youth who live near research sites to help create long-term relationships between agencies and nearby Latino communities. Interns will serve as role models, and increase awareness of conservation issues and careers in conservation.
