Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6) joined advocates at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park on Tuesday, June 10, to advocate for fully funding Seattle's renowned Environmental Education and Outdoor Learning program.
Due to the city’s budget deficit, the program is scheduled to run out of funding next year. The current version of the Every Child Ready Initiative would only restore 38 percent of the funding for the Environmental Learning Program. The other 62 percent, including funding for the paid volunteer coordinator, would be cut.
Councilmember Strauss is proposing an amendment that would fully fund the environmental learning program for kids and families. This will ensure that the program continues to serve Seattle’s kids at its historic levels.
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