Building Partnerships for a Healthier Gulf

GOMA EEN launched its’ new website in April 2009 featuring-

• A Digital Library centered on the Priority Issues

• Gulf State Cool Projects

• Announcements including: Funding, Jobs, Volunteering, Events and Continuing Learning Opportunities.

• Educator Resources- Lesson Plans, Websites, Maps, and Data

www.gulfallianceeducation.org

Building Partnerships for a Healthier Gulf

Through Coastal Ecosystem Learning Centers over 3 million people are exposed to environmental education annually!

Building Partnerships for a Healthier Gulf

Environmental learning is lifelong!! Using refractometers, teachers measured salinity aboard a research vessel in the Gulf.

Building Partnerships for a Healthier Gulf

Students get a close look at nature!

Building Partnerships for a Healthier Gulf

Experiential learning enhances environmental literacy!

Building Partnerships for a Healthier Gulf

Using today’s technology, a child utilizes GPS in an Island Treasure Hunt activity!

Building Partnerships for a Healthier Gulf

Students hone their environmental awareness by observing characteristics and habitats of shore birds!

Building Partnerships for a Healthier Gulf

Hands-on learning is messy business!

Building Partnerships for a Healthier Gulf

A future scientist examines the composition of sand!

Building Partnerships for a Healthier Gulf

Partnerships are an essential part of promoting environmental awareness!