July 27 - August 10, 2008
The global warming debate has pushed all of us to “think globally” and focus on our collective responsibility to protect Earth’s natural resources. This two-week program highlights the global issues, but at the same time immerses you, at times literally, in the spirit of “acting locally,” using the Anacostia River as a laboratory. Georgetown partners with the Earth Conservation Corps to give you the opportunity to study firsthand the threats to a delicate tidal wetland ecosystem— invasive species, illegal pollution, urbanization, and agriculture— and then participate in restoration activities. Guest lecturers from the Environmental Protection Agency, National Park Service , foundations, and advocacy organizations offer their perspectives on all sides of important environmental topics. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of the issues and clearer ideas of what can be done about them.
About the Earth Conservation Corps
Tuition: $3,100
Room: $338
Meal plan: $330
Room and meal plan fees are estimated and optional.
Program Application.pdf
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Partial Tuition Scholarship Application.pdf
For more information, please contact scsspecialprograms@georgetown.edu
