George Washington Carver
Initiative
commemorates American scientist, botanist, and inventor, George Washington
Carver to promote
Conservation of North American Wildlife and their Habitats
WASHINGTON– On April 23, FWS Director Dan Ashe will join Phi
Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. President Jonathan A. Mason for an historic MOU
signing. The partnership establishes
a broad framework for engagement of urban youth in outdoor physical recreation
through the “Let’s Move Outside!” program and in hands-on science activities to
promote interest in the biological sciences. The initiative commemorates
American scientist, botanist and inventor George Washington Carver.
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WHO:
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Dan Ashe,
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Jonathan A. Mason,
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Rep. John Lewis, invited
Harry Belafonte
(actor and activist), invited
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WHEN:
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014 3:30 p.m. EDT,
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WHERE:
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South Interior Building Auditorium
Department of Interior
1951 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20245
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CONTACTS:
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Noemi Perez, USFWS, 703-358-2688, noemi_perez@fws.govnoemi_perez@fws.gov
Ron Carter, Phi Beta Sigma,
626-345-1413, ron@thecarteragency.com
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MEDIA:
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Media wishing to attend are encouraged to
RSVP with press contact by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 22.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
works with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and
their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more
information, visit www.fws.gov, or connect with us through...social media channels
– FWS –
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