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On the outskirts of Katmandu, Nepal, more than 2,000 people, mostly students, got together to set a world record for the largest tree hug.
On World Environment Day, June 5, the participants have gathered in a park, hoping to spreading awareness about the importance of trees. Parliament member Rajan K.C enthused, "We are gathered here in our attempt to save the forests and make people aware that trees and forests are important for human civilization."
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Federal Programs Related to - Environment, General/Other
Programs whose purpose is to preserve, protect, and where possible, improve the environment. Biodiversity Programs; Ecosystems- Conservation Reserve Program
- Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program
- Wetlands Reserve Program
- 1994 Institutions Research Program
- Community Wood Energy Program
- Coastal Services Center
- Cultural Resource Management
- Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management
- Minerals Management Service (MMS) Environmental Studies Program (ESP)
- Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP)
- Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance
- Wildlife Without Borders-Mexico
- Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training)
- Recovery Act Funds - Habitat Enhancement, Restoration and Improvement.
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
- Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs
- U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection
- Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs
- Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Co
- Healthy Communities Grant Program
- Environmental Finance Center Grants
- Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program
- Chesapeake Bay Program
- Great Lakes Program
- Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate/Graduate Environmental Study
- Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance
- Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training Demonstrations and Educational Outreach Related to Enviro
- Headquarters and Regional Underground Storage Tanks Program
- Environmental Health
Federal Programs Related to - Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, General/Other
Programs that focus on protecting and promoting the broad civil rights and civil liberties of individuals and work to change public policy and opinion in a variety of areas.See also: +COMMON CODE Advocacy (**B); Hate Crimes Prevention (I02.07); Housing Discrimination (I05.08); Voter Services (W08.05)
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New Vineyard Philanthropy Group Supports Island Youth
MVYouth, a newly formed Vineyard philanthropy group with a mission to support Island youth, will pledge $4 million over the next four years to a diverse set of youth causes.
