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News Releases - 2002First Green Youth Awards Recognize Outstanding Environmental Projects By Illinois Young People
Springfield, Ill. -- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Renee Cipriano today presented the first Green Youth Awards, recognizing 11 outstanding environmental protection and conservation projects by Illinois young people. "We are committed to encouraging and recognizing outstanding youth-led activities that set an example for making our environment cleaner and greener," said Director Cipriano. "I was thrilled with not only the high quality of projects submitted, but also with the wonderful innovations involved in protecting Illinois' environment." Students in Chicago, Downers Grove, DuQuoin, Edwardsville, Lake Forest, Oak Lawn, New Boston, Newton, Palos Park, Pleasant Plains and Pontiac were recognized for their outstanding projects. The projects must have involved one or more of the following categories: waste reduction, reduction of pollution in the air, water or land; restoration or preservation of natural areas; energy or water efficiency; or cleanup/beautification. Youth 17 or younger, in kindergarten through 12th grade, enrolled in public, private or home school, who participated in an environmental project begun no earlier than January 2000, were eligible to apply for recognition. Through Governor Ryan's innovative Green Illinois Program, government and communities have been encouraged to make Illinois a safe and healthy place to live. "Through the Green Youth Awards we hope to encourage youth to continue pursuing environmental projects now and in the future," said Director Cipriano. Winners for the 2002 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Director's Green Youth Awards are:
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