Wildlife Conservation Education Impact in Montana
GrantID: 73510
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
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Grant Overview
Montana's target outcome is a measurable increase in the percentage of high-school students who can identify at least three wildlife species native to their county and describe one state regulation governing that species. Baseline data from the 2021 Montana Office of Public Instruction assessment showed an average score of 42 percent on such items statewide.
These outcomes matter because Montana contains 30 million acres of public land managed under multiple overlapping federal and state jurisdictions, producing regulatory complexity that exceeds neighboring states. Residents who cannot distinguish between species or regulations are more likely to violate season dates or habitat restrictions, increasing enforcement costs for the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Implementation begins with curriculum modules aligned to Montana's existing science standards and delivered through the state's existing distance-learning network that reaches 87 percent of school districts. Modules incorporate county-specific harvest statistics published annually by the department.
Participating schools must administer a pre- and post-module assessment developed in consultation with the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks education division. Data are reported at the county level rather than aggregated statewide.
Montana's program differs from applications in adjacent states because reviewers require proof that at least 60 percent of participating students attend schools located more than 50 miles from any urban center of 50,000 or more people.
Target Outcomes with Montana Context
The primary metric is a 15-percentage-point improvement in correct responses on species identification and regulation questions among students in grades 9-12. Secondary metrics track the number of students who submit at least one public comment during a wildlife commission meeting cycle.
Why These Outcomes Matter in Montana
Montana's population density of 7.4 persons per square mile creates thin coverage for wildlife enforcement officers; each officer patrols an average of 1,200 square miles. Improved local knowledge reduces the incidence of unintentional violations that consume officer time.
Implementation Approach
Funds support development of digital modules, teacher training through the Montana Digital Academy, and printing of county-specific field guides distributed only to participating schools. All materials must reference the current year's hunting and fishing regulations booklet published by the department.
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