February 20, 2002

["Katharine N. Wang" <wangkn@xxxxxxxxxx>]

EE-NEWS @NAAEE
February 20, 2002

The semi-monthly email bulletin provided by the
North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE),
with funding from the Environmental Education and Training Partnership
(EETAP).


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EE-NEWS ITEMS
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* RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES*
1. The Environmental Communication Yearbook - Call for Submissions
2. NAAEE Spring Monograph - Call For Papers

* GRANTS*
3. Stories in the Land Teaching Fellowships

* UPDATES FROM THE HILL*
4. EPA Budget Proposal For FY 2003

* EE RESOURCES*
5. Environmental Education Association of Washington Conference
6. Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia Conference
7. Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education Conference
8. Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Conference
9. Green Eggs & Sand training
10. Protecting Our Watersheds
11. Environmental Education:  Moving Into The Educational Mainstream
12. Looking for Oregon's Future: What is Sustainability?


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RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES
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1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION YEARBOOK - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Environmental Communication Yearbook, a new peer-reviewed publication,
invites submissions that showcase and/or advance our understanding of the
production, reception, contexts, or processes of human communication
regarding environmental issues. Theoretical expositions, literature reviews,
case studies, cultural and mass media studies, best practices, and essays on
emerging issues are welcome as are both qualitative and quantitative
methodologies. Manuscripts should conform to current guidelines established
by the American Psychological Association. Deadline for submissions to the
inaugural 2003 edition is June 1st.

Send four copies of each submission to Dr. Susan Senecah, Associate
Professor, Environmental Studies Department, SUNY College of Environmental
Science & Forestry, One Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210.
http://www.erlbaum.com./Journals/Proposals/proposals.htm



2. NAAEE SPRING MONOGRAPH - CALL FOR PAPERS

Papers are now being accepted for NAAEE's spring monograph on the topics of
"assessing the effectiveness of environmental education training for
educators (pre-service, in-service, and non-formal)." Of particular interest
are papers that explore research-based models for the effective preparation
of educators in environmental education as well as research studies
exploring issues related to environmental education preparation.

Please submit articles and address any questions to: Bora Simmons,
Department of Teaching and Learning, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb,
IL 60115, (815) 753-9069, email: boras@xxxxxxxx Submission deadline: March
15th.



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GRANTS
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3. STORIES IN THE LAND TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS

Application materials are now available for The Orion Society's 2002-2003
Stories in the Land Teaching Fellowships. The fellowships help K-12 teachers
foster an education of place through the study of local nature and culture.
Teachers are encouraged to explore the philosophy and models presented in
Orion's Nature Literacy Series, while developing a curriculum unique to
their geographical region and community.

Application materials and guidelines are available online or write to:
Stories in the Land, The Orion Society, 195 Main Street, Great Barrington,
Massachusetts 01230. All materials must be received by June 30th.

http://www.oriononline.org/pages/os/education/sil.html



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UPDATES FROM THE HILL
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4. EPA BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR FY 2003

The U.S. EPA's proposed budget for FY 2003 was presented to Congress on
February 4th as part of the Bush administration's $2.13 trillion budget
proposal. The proposed budget includes shifting EE funding from the
Environmental Protection Agency  (EPA) to the National Science Foundation's
(NSF) math and science program, a change based on the Office of Management
and Budget's (OMB) assessment that the EPA's current EE program "has
supported environmental advocacy rather than environmental education" and is
therefore "ineffective."

The transfer of EE funds to NSF does not also include a transfer of the
activities mandated under the Environmental Education Act of 1990.
Therefore the proposed budget changes would not only abolish EPA's Office of
EE, which supports inter-disciplinary teaching about the environment, but
also EPA's annual grants to state agencies, schools, nature centers and
other nonprofit entities; a national educator training program; a federal
interagency program to coordinate EE across the federal government; the
Presidential Environmental Youth Awards program; and funding to support the
National EE and Training Foundation.  The EE community has expressed strong
support for retaining the Office of EE within the EPA.  The House and Senate
Appropriations subcommittees on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies will begin
reviewing the FY 2003 budget proposal in mid-March.

Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal-Year 2003, Office of
Management and Budget: Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2003/bud25.html

U.S. EPA Proposed Budget FY 2003
http://www.epa.gov/ocfo/budget/budget.htm



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EE RESOURCES
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5. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CONFERENCE
March 14-16 - Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop, Washington

The theme of EEAW's 2002 conference is "Charting a New Course: Environment
as an Integrating Context".  Conference Highlights include: Keynote talk by
Jerry Lieberman, Director of the State Education and Environment Roundtable
(SEER), opportunities to network with EE Professionals from across the
state, and in-depth workshops, presentations, exhibits and field trips.

Early bird registration ends February 22nd. For more information visit:
http://www.eeaw.org/Conference/2002/main.htm




6. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE OF GEORGIA CONFERENCE
March 22-24 - Unicoi State Park, Helen, Georgia

The Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia presents its 2002 Annual
Conference, "Environmental Education: Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday."  Come
join a diverse group of educators to build relationships, share ideas and
learn from each other.  The closing speaker for the conference will be Judy
Braus, Director of Education for the World Wildlife Fund.  More than 25
sessions, 12 field trips, daily sharing sessions, and an awards ceremony
will also be featured.

Early bird registrations must be postmarked by February 25th.  For complete
conference information and to download conference registration materials,
including a lodging reservation form, exhibitor applications, and awards
nomination forms visit:
http://www.eealliance.org/conference.htm



7. ASSOCIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION CONFERENCE
April 26 - 28  - Camp Hess Kramer & The Steve Breuer Conference Center,
Malibu, California

Workshops for AEOE's Spring Conference are being planned around the theme
"Environmental Education: Coming to our Senses" for the beginning as well as
experienced environmental educator from residential outdoor schools,
classrooms, nature centers, museums, agencies and other settings. Featured
speakers include Byrd Baylor, environmental children's book author, Mati
Waiya, Chumash Ceremonial Leader & founder of Wishtoyo, and Bill Andrews,
Director of the Office of Environmental Education at the California
Department of Education.

For more information, please contact Robin Frank at (818) 654-9509 or email:
robinrlfrank@xxxxxxxxxxx or visit:
http://www.aeoe.org/conference/spr02/index.html



8. COLORADO ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE
May 3-5 - Snow Mountain Ranch, Winter Park, Colorado

CAEE's annual conference, "Teaching OUTSIDE the Box: Creative Uses of Nature
in Education," is designed to help participants rediscover the natural
world, learn and play.  Workshop strands include Natural History, EE Trends
and Techniques, Arts, Stewardship, Cultural History, Team Building, Outdoor
Skills and Whimsicalities.  Scholarships and teacher re-certification credit
are available to participants. Early Bird Registration ends March 15th.

http://www.caee.org/outside.htm



9. GREEN EGGS & SAND TRAINING
May 10-12 and June 24-26

Looking for a current resource management issue to infuse into your science
or social studies classroom?  "Green Eggs and Sand" is a hands-on, service
based curriculum focusing on Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird conservation in
Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey.  Teacher training workshops feature
scientists and resource managers with current information about this
engaging resource controversy.  Get classroom materials and learn how your
students can become involved.  For more information, contact Gary Kreamer at
302-653-2882 or gkreamer@xxxxxxxxxxx



10. PROTECTING OUR WATERSHEDS

Protecting Our Watersheds, a water monitoring education and action tool, is
a comprehensive educational package that includes materials to engage
students in taking action around problems they find in their watershed. The
package includes a facilitator's guide, posters, activity notebook, handouts
and a tote bag. Protecting Our Watersheds works well with the interactive
GREEN (Global Rivers Environmental Education Network) website.  GREEN is a
program of Earth Force, a national organization giving youth the skills and
knowledge to create lasting environmental change in their communities.

E-mail greensales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx to purchase your copy, or order online at:
http://www.earthforce.org/catalog/



11. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION:  MOVING INTO THE EDUCATIONAL MAINSTREAM

The Association for Supervision and Curriculum's (ASCD) InfoBrief -
"Environmental Education:  Moving Into The Educational Mainstream"
highlights the use of environmental teaching strategies to promote
educational achievement and draws a connection between environmental
education and state learning standards.

http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/infobrief/issue26.html



12. LOOKING FOR OREGON'S FUTURE: WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY?

A primer developed by the Oregon State University Extension Service to
encourage discussion on the big questions surrounding sustainability and
what sustainability means our lives.  The publication features 33 stories,
including a range of viewpoints related to what sustainability is and
stories of people involved in sustainability efforts across the state of
Oregon.

To order call 1-800-561-6719 or e-mail: puborders@xxxxxxxxx You may order up
to six copies free of charge, larger orders will incur a modest shipping and
handling charge. A brief study guide is also available online [pdf].

http://oregonfuture.oregonstate.edu/index.html



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