Environmental Literacy in Maryland
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The well-being of the Chesapeake Bay watershed will soon rest in the hands of its youngest citizens: 2.7 million students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Establishing strong environmental education programs now provides a vital foundation for these future stewards. Along with Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., Maryland has committed to helping its students graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to act responsibly to protect and restore their local watersheds.