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What is Environmental Education?Environmental education is a lifelong learning process that leads to an informed and involved citizenry having the creative problem-solving skills, scientific and social literacy, ethical awareness and sensitivity for the relationship between humans and the environment, and commitment to engage in responsible individual and cooperative actions. By these actions, environmentally literate citizens will help ensure an ecologically and economically sustainable environment." What is EE?WEEBProjectsChallenges & NeedsHome You

What is WEEB?MissionPurposesBeliefsWho are we?PrioritiesWhat is EE?WEEBProjectsChallenges & NeedsHomeYou

WEEB MissionTo provide leadership in the development of learning opportunities that empower Wisconsin citizens with the knowledge and skills needed to make wise environmental decisions and take responsible actions in their personal lives, workplaces and communities.HomeMissionBeliefsPurposesPrioritiesWho are we?

WEEB PurposesTo provide positive leadership, advocacy and policy making in the comprehensive arena of environmental literacy and education. To support the development of local leaders and their fellow citizens to become environmentally aware and concerned enough to act on environmental issues.To advocate the development and implementation of interdisciplinary environmentally-based curricula at all levels of the educational system. To support the continuing professional development of staff working at all levels of formal or informal education to enable them to accomplish needed environmental education goals.HomeMissionBeliefsPurposesPrioritiesWho are we?

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More BeliefsEnvironmental literacy and skills are needed by all citizens because environmental stewardship is everyone's responsibility. Model environmental education programs should be encouraged and promoted throughout the state. HomeMissionBeliefsPurposesPrioritiesWho are we?

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WEEB PrioritiesBackSupporting the Implementation of EE in Schools

Developing Leadership in EE

Expanding Non-Formal EE

Conducting Environmental Literacy Assessments

Communicating the EE Message

Obtaining Private Funds to Supplement the EE Grants Program HomeMissionBeliefsPurposesPrioritiesWho are we?

WEEB - Who Are We?

Department of Public Instruction

Department of Natural Resources

University of Wisconsin System

Wisconsin Technical College System

One majority and one minority party senator

One majority and one minority party representative

Nine members representing various environmental, social and economic professions.HomeThe Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) is made up of representatives from:MissionBeliefsPurposesPrioritiesWho are we?Projects

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Statewide ProjectsWI DNR EEK! ProgramWisconsin ForestreeWI Model Academic Standards for Environmental EducationState Park Packs ProgramProjects HomeWI K-12 Energy Education ProgramWisconsin Woodland Leaders InstituteLeap into Lakes and Get WET!

Local ProjectsScout ProgramsRio School ForestRiveredge Nature CenterSchool on the RiverWisconsin Lake Schooner Education AssociationProjects Home

WIs Model Academic Standards for EE

Content standards refer to what students should know and be able to do.

Performance standards tell how students will show that they are meeting a standard.

Proficiency standards indicate how well students must perform.

Questioning and AnalysisKnowledge of Environmental Processes and SystemsEnvironmental Issue Investigation SkillsDecision and Action SkillsPersonal and Civic ResponsibilityEE Standards are Grouped into Five Areas:Projects Home ForestreeWI Woodland LeadersGet WET WI Park Packs KEEPEE StandardsEEK!

Wisconsin DNR EEK! WebsiteFor the development of an online environmental education magazine for children in grades 4-6 in which students have the opportunity to participate in research activities, learn more about careers in natural resources, and share stories, poems and artwork.EEK! Web pageProjects Home ForestreeWI Woodland LeadersGet WET WI Park Packs KEEPEE StandardsEEK!

Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education ProgramClick for more about KEEPKEEP Web Page ForestreeWI Woodland LeadersGet WET WI Park Packs KEEPEE StandardsEEK!Projects Home

To provide funding so that the KEEP program can initiate and facilitate the development, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of energy education programs within Wisconsin schools.Next Project

Wisconsin ForestreeBridging the Gap Between Environment and EconomyVirtual Field TripsForest IssuesWisconsin Forestree is an education project that provides a balanced view of the environmental and economic aspects of Wisconsin's forests. Website Curriculum Field experience Summer teacher instituteWisconsin ForestreeClick for more about ForestreeForestree Web pageProjects Home ForestreeWI Woodland LeadersGet WET WI Park Packs KEEPEE StandardsEEK!Tree Identification Key

Wisconsin ForestreeA multidisciplinary 4th grade classroom unit based on WI specific information that will help students understand their historical roots and how past events have helped make our state what it is today.Next ProjectProjects Home

WI State Park Packs ProgramA variety of backpacks filled with educational materials that are available to teachers, youth group leaders, and families that visit Wisconsins State Parks. Magnifying lensesStory booksExploring toolsActivity sheetsTrivia questions Bug boxesMuch more!Projects Home ForestreeWI Woodland LeadersGet WET WI Park Packs KEEPEE StandardsEEK!

WI Woodland Leaders InstituteProviding grassroots leadership on the issues important to the growth and development of forestry and sustainable forest management in Wisconsin locally, regionally, and statewide.

Projects Home ForestreeWI Woodland LeadersGet WET WI Park Packs KEEPEE StandardsEEK!

Leap Into Lakes and Get WET: A Multi-Program Workshop ModelWorkshops for teachers, adult learners or youth interested in establishing water quality monitoring projects in their community using the Adopt-A-Lake and Project WET programs.Projects Home ForestreeWI Woodland LeadersGet WET WI Park Packs KEEPEE StandardsEEK!

Scout ProgramsHelp to reduce fears and misconceptions about nature

Provides ecological knowledge and skills

Encourages learning by doing

Promotes stewardship through good turn opportunitiesScout ProgramsSchool forestsSchool on the RiverWI Lake SchoonerRiveredgeProjects Home

Rio School ForestA nature trail was completed by high school students for use by community members and school groups.Elementary students, teachers, and adult volunteers used the school forest as a learning lab.Scout ProgramsSchool forestsSchool on the RiverWI Lake SchoonerRiveredgeProjects Home

Wisconsin Lake Schooner Education AssociationA WEEB grant was received to integrate forestry education activities into WI Lake Schooners environmental education curriculum in order to highlight the relationship between our States forests and our maritime heritage and development of a Great Lake curriculum Lake Watch Expedition. Scout ProgramsSchool forestsSchool on the RiverWI Lake SchoonerRiveredgeProjects Home

Riveredge Nature CenterIntegrating Wetland Ecology and Systems Technology into the EE CurriculaTo train teachers about wetland ecology and systems-based learning by using an Engineered Wetland Wastewater Treatment System as the focal point to learning.Scout ProgramsSchool forestsSchool on the RiverWI Lake SchoonerRiveredgeProjects Home

School on the RiverClick above to watch video.Scout ProgramsSchool forestsSchool on the RiverWI Lake SchoonerRiveredgeProjects Home

Current Challenges and NeedsWith the passage of the 2001-2003 State biennial budget, $200,000 in general program revenue was replaced with $200,000 in segregated fee funds.

More than 50% of previously funded proposals exceeded new $5,000 limit. See WEEB web page.

Prior legislation dictates that the segregated fee money may only be used for forestry education projects.WEEB established a $200,000 school forest grant programWhat is EE?WEEBProjectsChallenges & NeedsHomeYou

What can YOU do?Donate to supplement the EE Grant program.

Add your name to the Friends of WEEB list.

Share information about the WEEB and its programs with others.

Become a WEEB committee member.

Become a grant proposal reviewer.See friend listWhat is EE?WEEBProjectsChallenges & NeedsHomeYou

Wisconsin Environmental Education BoardA State board created to promote environmental education within all segments of society.Return to StartClick here to Exit