May 3, 2002

["Katharine Wang" <wangkn@xxxxxxxxxx>]

EE-NEWS @NAAEE
May 3, 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).


* NAAEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE - SOCIAL EVENTS*
August 6-10 - Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts



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EE-NEWS ITEMS
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* RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES*
1. International Experiences On Sustainability
2. Groundwater Foundation Annual Conference - Call For Presenters
3. NWF's Campus Ecology Fellowship Program - Request For Proposals

* GRANTS*
4. American Greenways Grants
5. The Edith Stevens Groundwater Educator Award
6. Teacher of The Year Award

* UPDATES FROM THE HILL*
7. Energy Bill

* EE RESOURCES*
8. Vermont Summer Land Conservation Program
9. The Language Of Nature: Using The Environment To Teach Imaginative
Writing
10. Teton Science School to Host IEEIA Workshop
11. NAAEE Annual Conference - Social Events
12.National Conference On Coastal And Estuarine Habitat Restoration
13. ASCD EE Network Unveils New Web Site
14. Environmental Education: A Resource Handbook
15. Teaching With The Future In Mind


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RESEARCH/PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES
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1. INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES ON SUSTAINABILITY

A special volume of the Environmental Education, Communication and
Sustainability Series titled "International Experiences on Sustainability"
is being prepared for the World Summit on Sustainable Development in
Johannesburg, South Africa in August. A special focus of the book will be
given to experiences (no theory!) on sustainability at the government,
industry and political level, especially those with a cross-border or
international dimension. The Editors are looking for interesting experiences
and case studies  (projects, field activities, legislation, etc) from both
industrialized and developing countries.

Colleagues are welcome to send a short outline of their contribution so that
the details and logistics involved with potential input may be discussed.
Contact Prof Walter Leal Filho at: leal@xxxxxxx for more information.



2. GROUNDWATER FOUNDATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE - CALL FOR PRESENTERS
November 18-20 - Valley River Inn, Eugene, Oregon

The goal of the 2002 Groundwater Foundation conference is to educate
citizens, scientists, regulators, and water system managers about
groundwater as a crucial component of watershed protection.  Papers may
include innovative watershed management programs, case studies of successful
watershed protection and monitoring programs, and relevant research.
Presentations will enhance our understanding of groundwater's role in the
watershed and citizen involvement in watershed protection. Presentations
will be 25-minute classroom style presentations. A limited number of
conference workshops that explore a subject in depth may be considered.

Please prepare a brief 200 word abstract and submit it with your completed
presentation entry form to The Groundwater Foundation. Submission Deadline:
June 1st.  Online presentation submission form and suggested topic areas
available at:
http://www.groundwater.org/ProgEvent/conference.htm



3. NWF's CAMPUS ECOLOGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology Fellowship Program offers
the perfect opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to harness
their vision of a green campus, by working collaboratively with staff,
faculty and administrators. Through this nationally recognized program,
fellows receive a modest grant, project support, and networking among
current and alumni fellows and NWF interns.

Application Deadline: June 14th.  Updated grant guidelines and application
information available at:
http://www.nwf.org/campusecology/fellowships.cfm



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GRANTS
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4. AMERICAN GREENWAYS GRANTS

The American Greenways program is designed to develop new action-oriented
greenway projects; assist grassroots greenway organizations; leverage
additional money for conservation and greenway development; and recognize
and encourage greenway proponents and organizations.

Grants may be used for activities such as mapping, ecological assessments,
surveying, conferences, and design activities; developing brochures,
interpretative displays, audio-visual productions, or public opinion
surveys; hiring consultants, incorporating land trusts; and building foot
bridges, bike paths, or other creative projects. In general, grants can be
used for all appropriate expenses needed to complete a greenway project,
including planning, technical assistance, legal, and other costs.
Applications and guidelines available online at:

http://www.conservationfund.org/?article=2372



5. THE EDITH STEVENS GROUNDWATER EDUCATOR AWARD

The Groundwater Foundation created this award in 1997 to recognize educators
who understand the importance of groundwater, motivate others to protect
groundwater, and lead by personal example. The goals of the award are to
spread the word about groundwater, inspire others to become involved in
groundwater education, provide educators with successful role models, and
promote education as an effective groundwater protection method. Anyone
actively involved with the implementation and delivery of groundwater
education programs is eligible for this award. Nomination Deadline: July
14th.

http://www.groundwater.org/Awards/Edith_Stevens.htm



6. TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Chadwick's of Boston Teacher of the Year Award is open to all K-12
schoolteachers in the United States.  Nominations should explain how the
teacher has made a positive impact upon his or her community, school, class,
and/or students. Ten regional winners will be selected by an independent
panel of judges, and each winner will receive a $300 Chadwick's of Boston
gift certificate, while each winner's school will receive a $500 cash
donation. One of the ten regional winners will be selected as the national
winner and will receive $1,000 in cash. His/her school will also receive a
$1,000 cash donation.

Nomination Deadline: June 30th.
http://www.chadwicks.com/chadwicks/teacher/teacher.asp



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UPDATES FROM THE HILL
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7. Energy Bill

The Senate passed the Energy Policy Act of 2002 (S. 517) on April 25th after
rejecting S.AMDT.3132, introduced by Sen. Murkowski (R-AK), and S.AMDT.3133,
introduced by Sen. Stevens (R-AK), to open the Arctic National Wildlife
Refuge to oil drilling by votes of 46-54 and 36-64, respectively. The Senate
also rejected, by a vote of 57-42, an amendment by Sen. Carper (D-DE) and
Sen. Specter (R-PA) that would have directed the Department of
Transportation to cut the amount of oil passenger cars and light trucks
consume by one million barrels per day by 2015.

Energy Policy Act of 2002
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d107:SN00517:@@@L&summ2=m&;

Arctic Drilling Plan Fails in Senate, Washington Post, April 18, 2002
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8655-2002Apr18.html



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EE RESOURCES
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8. VERMONT SUMMER LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM
May 20 - June 22 - Vermont

A series of short courses and workshops offered in various locations
throughout Vermont - for students, professionals, and volunteers involved in
land conservation.  This year's program explores "Knowledge of Place: The
Art and Practice of Conservation and Stewardship."  Courses include:
Selecting & Designing Land Conservation Projects; Natural Landscape
Inventory & Assessment; International Land Stewardship; Emerging Leaders:
Philosophy & Skills for Conservation Professionals; Knowing Place: The
Imagination, Drawing, & Collage; Writing a Way through the Woods; and,
Conserving Vermont Landscapes: Analysis and Action.

Registration Deadline: May 15th. Complete course offerings and registration
information are available online.  It is possible to arrange graduate credit
through the University of Vermont for 2-day courses.
http://www.nps.gov/mabi/csi/summer.html



9. THE LANGUAGE OF NATURE: USING THE ENVIRONMENT TO TEACH IMAGINATIVE
WRITING
June 17-21 - Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center, Peninsula, Ohio

The Environmental Education Council of Ohio invites K-12 teachers to a
summer retreat and writing institute supported by the Ohio Arts Council and
the Ohio Environmental Education Fund. The Language of Nature offers K-12
teachers the opportunity to: Receive guidance from an expert faculty of
writers and naturalists; Develop creative writing skills; Learn about the
natural environment; Discover new and innovative teaching methods; Gather
techniques and materials to share with colleagues; and, Publish a journal of
creative works, ideas and insights.

Space is limited to 40 participants.  Two optional graduate credit hours
from Ashland University will be awarded upon completion at additional cost
(pending).  For more details and an application form, please email:
director@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, or visit:
http://www.eeco-online.org/eecopd.htm#write



10. TETON SCIENCE SCHOOL TO HOST IEEIA WORKSHOP
July 29 - August 3 - Teton Science School, Grand Teton National Park,
Wyoming

Learn how to help students develop critical thinking skills, investigate
issues of their own choosing, and plan for responsible citizenship action.
Instructors:  Sue Perin (Teton Science School) and Jerry Culen (University
of Florida).  $500 fee includes Teacher Edition, 2 hours of graduate
credit, and food, lodging and instruction for 5 days.

For further details contact Sue Perin (307-733-4765, ext. 313;
sperin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) or visit:
http://www.cisde.com/course_2.htm



11. NAAEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE - SOCIAL EVENTS
August 6-10 - Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts

The 31st annual NAAEE conference, the "Boston TEE (Total Environmental
Education) Party," registration packet is now available!  In this packet you
will find the conference program, information about getting to and around
Boston, and the site of this year's event - the beautiful and historic Park
Plaza Hotel, located in the midst of Boston's Theatre District, Back Bay
neighborhood, and the South End.

NAAEE has planned a myriad of field trips, entertainment, and special events
to complement all the educational and informational conference sessions. In
particular NAAEE is very excited to offer the opportunity to see one of the
most renowned theatre performances - The Blue Man Group. Limited tickets
will be available for purchase using the conference registration form. For
more information visit:
http://www.naaee.org/conferences/

Social Events Details [pdf]
http://www.naaee.org/conferences/boston/socialevents02.pdf



12. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COASTAL AND ESTUARINE HABITAT RESTORATION
April 13-16, 2003 - Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland

The purpose of this conference is to mobilize the coastal and estuarine
habitat restoration community - including participants from the government,
corporate, non-profit and education sectors - to advance our knowledge,
practice, pace and success in habitat restoration.

Through wide-ranging national participation, the conference will bring
together diverse perspectives and experiences to focus on setting priorities
for, planning and executing, and monitoring progress of coastal and
estuarine habitat restoration.  The conference will focus on habitat
restoration in coastal and estuarine areas including the Great Lakes region.
For more information contact: Heather Bradley, Conference Coordinator,
Restore America's Estuaries, 703-524-0248 or hbradley@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or
visit:

http://www.estuaries.org/



13. ASCD EE NETWORK UNVEILS NEW WEB SITE

The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's (ASCD)
Environmental Education Network has launched a new web site intended to keep
ASCD members informed about environmental education activities.  ASCD, with
over 165,000 members worldwide, is one of the largest education
organizations in the world.  The ASCD EE Network, in cooperation with NAAEE,
EETAP and EE-Link, promotes awareness and understanding of environmental
education and its role in the formal education system.  The new web site
includes a quick introduction to EE, ASCD's position on environmental
education, membership information, links to ASCD publications with an EE
focus, and links to various other EE web sites.

http://eelink.net/environmentaleducationnetwork.html



14. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: A RESOURCE HANDBOOK

The handbook covers a broad range of topics based on the popular EE
InfoSheets, developed by Dr. Joe Heimlich at Ohio State University, for the
EETAP Resource Library. This collection is intended as a ready reference for
educators - both for understanding and incorporating environmental education
into classrooms, curricula, and programs and as a handbook for finding
valuable resources for environmental education across the curriculum. The
handbook is available through Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation:

http://www.pdkintl.org/products/nps021.htm



15. TEACHING WITH THE FUTURE IN MIND

The Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) has developed
an attractive poster promoting the educational value of learning about the
environment.   The poster features colorful photos of the natural
environment, cultural history, and resource stewardship.  Bearing the slogan
"Teaching with the Future in Mind," the poster also includes contact
information regarding educator- training opportunities in EE as well as web
links for obtaining instructional materials to support quality environmental
education.

http://www.eetap.org/eetapwhatsnew.html



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