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New CMS Outreach Program Wins Smart Cities Award

New CMS Outreach Program Wins Smart Cities Award

New CMS Outreach Program Wins Smart Cities Award

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – “This award is a wonderful validation of the Guardians of the Gulf program,” said project leader Kristen Kusek, science communication strategist at USF College of Marine Science. “Challenges of coastal resiliency are not on their way; they are here. We are proud to launch this program with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast so we can that educate kids about the challenges and opportunities facing our precious coast, while also empowering them toward action.”

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