Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1207FY0001 Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital - " Environmenntal Education Project"
Requester:		Joan Kohl			Organization:		Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital
Project Title:		Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital - " Environmenntal Education Project"			Date Submitted:		02/07/2001 4:40:58 PM
Sponsors:		Stacy Ritter
Statewide Interest:		This project will provide an environmental education to people of all ages
Recipient:		Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital			Contact:		Joan Kohl
		3916 NW 73rd Avenue			Contact Phone:		(954) 752-7732
		Coral Springs 333065
Counties:		Broward
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital is seeking Operational Funding for its Environmental Education Programs. These programs are being offered to all school age children in Broward and West Palm Beach County, as well as to college students. Programs will also be offered to tourists visiting our area. Funding is needed for educational materials, exhibits, printing, books, and scientific materials, as well as for care, food and medical expenses for our "Wildlife Ambassadors," ( live animal exhibits). The Center is under the direction of Joan Kohl, recent recipient of the "Governors Point of Light Award." The Center is located in the North West Section of Broward County (on the Palm Beach County borderline), adjacent to the Everglades and a newly restored wetland. It is next to the Sawgrass Springs Middle School (Broward Counties Environmental & Science Magnet School), giving their students an excellent opportunity to use its services (both during and after school hours). The Center is located in a regional park, easily accessible by the Sawgrass Expressway and Sample Road.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The Center will provide environmental education to Students in Broward & West Palm Beach Counties. The Center is ADA compliant, giving many people with special needs a chance to interact with wildlife and experience the uniqueness of the Everglades. The Center has many partnerships with local county and private schools, colleges and universities, offering their students work-study programs, internships and help transition students into the work force, The Center will also offer after school, weekend and holiday programs helping to eliminate juvenile delinquency and offering children a happy and healthy source of recreation and education.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$150,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			1741
Specific Appropriation Title:			Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: Executive Direction & Support Services, Expenses
Amount to be reduced:			$150,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$200,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Private
	Total Cash Amount:		$25,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$25,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Unknown
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							No