was awarded $20,000 for its Stanislaus County Youth Ambassador Program to engage 80 youth in exploring outdoor opportunities in their own county, from hiking and camping to canoeing, fishing and geocaching. Through different lessons, day trips, and overnights, youth will be immersed in the natural, cultural, and historic richness of their county, instilling community pride and the capacity to take advantage of local resources to make the outdoors a more integral part of their lives.

$20,000 towards the Tuolumne River Stewards Recreation and Safety Program, which aims to lower barriers to underserved Hispanic youth by providing river safety training and recreational opportunities led by Hispanic adult mentors who will serve as role models to help the participating youth develop a passion for and connection to the river in their backyard.