Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) products make our lives easier. However, these products require special care when using, storing and disposing of residual product. Non-hazardous products serving the same purpose as HHM products are finding their way to retail shelves in ever increasing quantity and variety. The purpose of the HHM Education and Awareness Grant Program is to raise Iowans’ awareness of these concerns and provide opportunities for HHM education. Grant applications are being accepted until April 3, 2017. Proposed projects must have as their primary focus, raising the awareness of the public about HHMs or providing education regarding HHMs. Grants provide up to $5,000 for HHM related projects or education activities or supplies. For more information, download the grant information and application or contact Kathleen Hennings, Environmental Specialist Sr., Iowa Department of Natural Resources, at (515) 725-8359 or kathleen.hennings@dnr.iowa.gov.
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To celebrate Earth Week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Trees for Kids program is offering free seedlings to schools and communities across Iowa. Trees for Kids offers a no-cost create-a-packet of 200 bare-root tree or shrub seedlings through the State Forest Nursery for every municipality and school building in Iowa. There are very few requirements for this packet, just complete this form and email to laura.wagner@dnr.iowa.gov. These seedlings may be planted on school grounds, at parks or on city property, or given to students or residents to plant in their yard. The deadline for submitting the free seedling request is April 1, 2017, and packet orders will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis until all 200 packets have been allocated. For more information, visit the DNR website.
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