UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

REGION I J.F. KENNEDY FEDERAL BUILDING, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02203-2211

August 2, 1993

Katherine Watier, STEP

RFD #1 Box 3705

Union, Maine 04862

Dear Ms. Watier:

Thank you for entering Students Toward Environmental Protection (STEP) in the Presidents Environmental Youth Awards Program.

I've just finished reading your application and am nearly at a loss for words.

STEP's ability to unite classrooms and schools from all over

Maine in a rainforest conservation effort is truly unfathomable. The mere fact that STEP had 137 requests for information indicates just how far reaching this program has become. The Rainforest Challenge is such a simple and manageable way to educate and empower students. All of these kids are learning how they can be a part of rainforest preservation and how they can spread the word to other kids who want to help.

Thank you for taking the time to care Katherine. Just think what may be possible if STEP continues to reach students from across the nation. When children feel truly devoted to a cause like this one the sky is the limit.

Congratulations on all of your success thus far and please continue to guide STEP in their outstanding project. STEP will be considered in the national PEYA program.

Sincerely,

Evelyn Sullivan Public Affairs

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