$110K Grant Will Plant Trees At Galloway Schools

GALLOWAY, NJ — A new grant will plant trees at schools statewide, including at Galloway Township Public Schools.

The Trees for Schools grant program will help mitigate climate change through the planting of more than 3,000 trees across the state, the Department of Environmental Protection said.

Galloway schools received a grant in the amount of $110,893, which will fund costs associated with planning, site preparation, trees, planting, watering, monitoring, and related expenses over a three-year period.

The program is a joint effort of the DEP, Sustainable Jersey and The College of New Jersey and is among a number of initiatives the DEP has announced in conjunction with Climate Week. Climate Week provides the public with an opportunity to understand the impacts climate change is having on our planet and the steps we must take now to become more resilient.

“These grants are an important step to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and are an investment in healthier schools and communities,” DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said. “Trees store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases and energy use, thereby mitigating the impacts of climate change and strengthening the resilience of our communities. Equally important, the planting of these trees will inspire our young people to become tomorrow’s leaders in the fight against climate change.”

Galloway schools are the only group in Atlantic County to receive one of the grants, totaling $4.55 million.

“Congratulations to the schools, colleges, and universities that received a Trees for Schools grant. Planting and caring for trees help our students learn about ecosystems and the valuable role trees play,” said Randall Solomon, director of Sustainable Jersey. “We look forward to working with the grant recipients to expand their campus tree canopy while allowing students this important connection.”