Guy Harvey Foundation and CCA Florida expand coastal education

The Guy Harvey Foundation and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida have partnered to create co-branded educational content aligned with CCA's restoration work and to sponsor Guy Harvey Foundation teacher training; GHF also committed a $25,000 youth scholarship for the 2026 CCA Florida STAR Youth Fishing Competition.

The Guy Harvey Foundation and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida have formed a partnership to broaden environmental education and strengthen awareness of coastal ecosystems across Florida. The collaboration produces co-branded lessons that highlight the role of oysters, clams, salt marshes and mangroves in protecting coastal waters. CCA is sponsoring Guy Harvey Foundation Conservation Education Training (CET) sessions for teachers, and GHF has pledged a $25,000 Youth Scholarship for the 2026 CCA Florida STAR Youth Fishing Competition. The program aims to equip educators with materials, classroom supplies and experiential STEAM-focused resources for elementary, middle and high school students. Key details: - GHF developed new co-branded educational content tied to CCA's ecosystem restoration initiatives, emphasizing oysters, clams, salt marshes and mangroves. - CCA serves as a sponsor of GHF's Conservation Education Training (CET) sessions for teachers; a CCA-sponsored CET was held last year at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve in Ponte Vedra Beach. - The Guy Harvey Conservation Education program is open to elementary, middle and high school educators and includes classroom materials and supplies. - The program offers grants for field trips and supplies to support classroom implementation by trained educators. - GHF committed a $25,000 Youth Scholarship for the 2026 CCA Florida STAR Youth Fishing Competition as part of the partnership. Summary: The partnership combines educational content, hands-on restoration connections and teacher training to deepen classroom attention to coastal habitats and stewardship. It is being implemented through co-branded lessons, sponsored CET sessions and the pledged 2026 youth scholarship, with further program activity tied to those initiatives.