Program areas at A Rocha in the USA
Worldwide actions: A Rocha USA strengthens the work of A Rocha international projects through funding, volunteers, and technical assistance. During the fiscal year, A Rocha USA gave grants to aid in the education and conservation efforts of A Rocha projects in new zealand, canada, lebanon, peru, kenya, czech republic, portugal and france.
National conservation resources for education: A Rocha USA 1) conducted online environmental educational programs throughout the year; 2) gave presentations at churches, universities, and conferences around the country; 3) developed and hosted environmental educational events on the internet through the love your place membership program; 4) partnered with groups to continue producing environmental education curricula for use by churches and others; 5) promoted national marine conservation program for emerging communities in the u.s.; and 6) continued A Rocha arts working with artists to promote conservation awareness.
Local biodiversity conservation projects and programs: A Rocha USA 1) continued or added community conservation programs in titusville, fl, austin tx, and los angeles ca; 2) continued local marine conservation based program in titusville, fl; 3) expanded marine research monitoring plastic pollution in titusville, fl and los angeles, ca; 4) expanded programs in austin, tx to engage participants in removal of invasive plants and pollinator education; and 5) continued support for conservation management of ranch near leakey, tx.