Tri-State Blue Schools
Are you interested in joining like-minded educators to protect your local watershed and inspire the next generation of stewards? Become a USA Blue School!
What is the Tri-State Blue Schools network?
The Tri-State Blue Schools network is part of the USA Blue Schools network - a nationwide project coordinated by Connecticut Sea Grant and Mercy University through funding from the Prada Group. Modeled on the National Oceanographic Atmospheric Association’s (NOAA) Ocean Guardian Schools and the international Blue Schools network, the USA Blue Schools network compels schools to make a commitment to the protection and conservation of local watersheds and our one global ocean. A school makes this commitment by proposing and implementing a school or community-based project and creating a plan to increase ocean literacy in their school community by engaging students, families, and community members.
Objectives:
To develop skills to foster the next generation of ocean leaders and stewards;
To provide opportunities for students, teachers, parents, and friends to participate in a range of environmental activities to take care of their local watershed.
To provide opportunities for schools to learn about their local waterways, research happening near them, and promote best environmental practices.
Benefits:
$1,000 stipend per lead teacher, per year over two school years
$4,000/school in mini-grants to implement schoolwide and community projects over two school years
Support from a network of like-minded educators
Connections with scientists, community organizations, and stewardship sites
Possibility of travel funds to present at conferences
2025 Schools:
The Sound School
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
West Rocks Middle School
Brien McMahon High School
North Dover Elementary School
Carroll Robbins Elementary School
Manville High School
Community Health Academy of the Heights
East Brunswick School District
Urban Assembly Maker Academy
Susan E. Wagner High School
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
Charter School of Educational Excellence
New Utrecht High School
International High School for Health Sciences
Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science and Technology Education Center