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Seagrasses are vital to the health of our waterways—supporting

                marine life, improving water quality, and protecting coastlines.
                Thanks to grant support and dedicated volunteers, our youth took
                the lead in monitoring and restoring these critical ecosystems while

                gaining valuable STEM and career skills.

















































                 98                       267                           31                          3
            PARTICIPANTS                    HOURS                   QUADRATS              SEAGRASS SPECIES
            from Hillsborough,             of hands-on              analyzed over              identified and
               Manatee, and              environmental                 five days             assessed for health
             Pinellas counties              education                of fieldwork              and abundance








                           BUILDING                  EXPLORING                 EMPOWERED
                        CONNECTIONS                   CAREERS                     TO LEAD
                       Youth strengthened           Youth discovered        Youth grew confidence
                        teamwork and peer         environmental career          and leadership
                           relationships              opportunities                  skills
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