Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2536
Smithsonian Marine Station's Extension of Public Outreach and Education Program
Requester:		Valerie J. Paul			Organization:		Smithsonian Marine Station
Project Title:		Smithsonian Marine Station's Extension of Public Outreach and Education Program			Date Submitted		1/16/2004 2:43:43 PM
Sponsors:		Pruitt
Statewide Interest:
Increase educational, research and public partnerships, promote marine science education in Florida.
Recipient:		Smithsonian Marine Station			Contact:		Valerie Paul
		701 Seaway Dr.			Contact Phone:		(772) 465-6630
		Ft. Pierce 34949			Contact email:		paul@sms.si.edu
Counties:		St. Lucie, {Statewide}
Gov't Entity:			Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):					Yes
Project Description:
Enhancement of Smithsonian Marine Station's Public Outreach and Education Program through addition of Education Specialist.
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida?								No
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increase number of educational programs to school groups and public.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$80,000
Total cost of the project:			$80,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
What type of match exists for this project?					None
	Cash Amount		$
Was this project previously funded by the state?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$80,000		To Fund:		Operations
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?						Yes
	Documentation:		Agreement w/ St Lucie County for Marine Ecosystems Exhibit include outreach & educational activities
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							No