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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Model Forest Policy Program receives funding from The Kresge Foundation to help rural forested communities create Climate Action Plans that protect vital water resources.
Sandpoint, Idaho, Friday, January 08, 2010 - The Model Forest Policy Program (MFPP) is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2010 Climate Solutions University (CSU). The program is being funded by the kind support of the Kresge Foundation and is being conducted in partnership with the Cumberland River Compact and The Climate Project.
The goal of the this ten month Climate Solutions University curriculum is to assist six communities across the U.S. to develop solid climate adaptation plans for protection of local forest and water resources. Over the next year, the Climate Solutions University will provide communities with online educational programs, in-depth coaching and consulting services in order to develop a Climate Action Planning process focused on forest and water resources. Six (6) scholarships are being offered to communities seeking to participate in the 2010 Climate Solutions University program. Each community scholarship consists of $10,000 in funding, plus educational and consulting services valued at approximately $50,000. To accommodate requests from applicants, we have extended the deadline for applying to February 22, 2010. Click here to apply for the Scholarship.
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Global Warming Solutions
The world has finally begun to wake up to the reality of climate change and many local governments are taking responsible steps because of definitive reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and obvious impacts such as retreating glaciers, rising sea level, and record breaking hurricanes.
The Model Forest Policy Program [MFPP] is addressing the urgent issue of global warming by fostering climate resilient communities. Since "two-thirds" of U.S. fresh water originates on forested land, forest management, water resources and climate change go hand in hand.
We are partnering with local governments, businesses, public and private organizations by showing them how land use and sustainable practices that protect forested areas also provide long term, cost-effective climate solutions by:
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