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The Greater Johnstown School District and Natural Biodiversity, a Johnstown-based nonprofit organization whose goal is to protect the environment, are teaming up to make the district more green.
“In many municipalities, schools are the leading consumer of energy and water and produce significant amounts of waste and greenhouse gas emissions, yet they are charged with teaching students up-to-date ecological, energy and environmental subjects,” said Kristin Sewak, executive director of Natural Biodiversity. “With today’s limited natural and economic resources, it is so important to assist schools in cutting costs and greening their operations, therefore empowering them to lead by example and instill a lasting conservation ethic in tomorrow’s leaders.”
The two will team up to integrate sustainable principles throughout the district’s daily operations as well as the curriculum and to serve as a model for other area schools, she said. High school students will be involved in every step of the project, she said.
High school Principal Mike Vuckovich said the project is a wonderful opportunity for students to get involved in a great cause and to make a tremendous impact in the area.
The National Wildlife Federation also is providing guidance toward the project.
The project is being funded by the state Department of Environmental Protection.
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