Wake County Schools Win Recognition for Natural Resource Conservation
Wake County School System’s EnergySavers Program won recognition for promoting energy education and will be honored at the City of Raleigh’s first (in about 12-15 years) environmental stewardship awards ceremony at the Marbles Museum on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. The Wake County Public School System’s EnergySavers Program was selected as the Natural Resource Conservation Award recipient. Brier Creek Elementary School and Community Center and Broughton High School’s SAFE (Student Action for the Environment) Program will also be recognized for their environmental stewardship activities.
City of Raleigh’s independent jury and the city council judged entrants based on individuals or organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to improving the environment. In an attempt encourage environmental action across a broad spectrum, the City of Raleigh created criteria for awards in ten categories.
“We take a comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship,” said Sneha Amin, Director of Environmental Health & Safety Department. “We aim to combine eco-friendly design features in schools with education for our students and staff on conservation of natural resources. We hope to connect our future generations with the thought that a healthy planet means healthy people.”
WCPSS involves students and staff in teaching and learning about energy and environmental conservation with hands-on experiences through the EnergySavers program. The "Kids Teaching Kids" approach encourages students to teach their peers and communities about energy in fun and innovative ways.
