Accomplishments, Awards & Articles

Accomplishments

PROBEA enhances the educational experiences of students and the action projects of volunteers through teacher/educator workshops and community events. Since 1993, PROBEA has accomplished the following:

• 3079 educators from 790+ schools/institutions have participated in at least one PROBEA workshop. (88,600+ students have been taught by these educators);
• 1500 students have been taught directly through PROBEA programs;
• 358 Promotores Comunitarios (Community Volunteers) have participated in workshops;
• 15,700+ individuals have participated in community events;
• 225+ organizations/institutions have partnered with PROBEA;
• 34 educators from eleven different schools/family groups produced 52 community projects involving 800 students and community members in 2004-2005;
• 63 educators from 14 schools/family groups produced 45 school and community projects involving 1250 students and community members in 2005-2006.

Awards

• 2004 National Association of Interpretation, 2nd Place Media Award for Tijuana River Watershed CD-ROM
• 2003 US EPA Region 9 Environmental Achievement Award
• 2001 San Diego Dialogue Civic Excellence Award for Cross-border Collaboration
• 1998 San Diego Earth Works, Earth Award

Articles

• EL PUENTE - Spring 2006
• EL PUENTE - 2005
• Marine Educator Magazine - 2004
• Gringo Gazette review - March 2004
• Love for the Land – October 2003
• SDNHM Media Release – April 2003
• Letter from Fred Conway – April 2002 - PDF* format
• USFWS, Wildlife Without Borders Summary Report – 2000-2002
• SDNHM Field Notes  - Autumn 2001
• Frontera Norte Sur – June 2001
• EL PUENTE - September 2000

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