The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded $425,000 in Florida to fund environmental programs, provide access to science education and help create biodiversity across the state.
The Franklin's Promise Coalition OysterCorps program was one of the beneficiaries.
The program trains young adults for careers in environmental conservation and restoration, as well as disaster response, while completing their education, earning industry certifications and building life and career skills.
The OysterCorps program was granted $34,000 to support crew member certifications, training and field work experiences while strengthening coastal resilience, oyster habitat restoration, and economic diversification through aquaculture.
The program provides habitat restoration projects such as living shoreline installation, coastal marsh plantings, prescribed fire preparations and project monitoring.
Members also receive diversity, equity and inclusion training to support the most productive work environment and career pathways for members, with an emphasis on removing employment barriers for people of color.
Duke Energy Florida has supported the Conservation Corps of the Forgotten and Emerald Coasts since the program was founded in 2015.
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