To
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.
DEFINITION
"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."
(Adopted: January 20, 1998)
BELIEFS
- Environmental
literacy and skills are needed by all citizens because
environmental stewardship is everyone's responsibility.
- Agencies,
educational institutions, private organizations and
businesses need to work in partnership to provide quality
environmental education for everyone.
- Relevant
environmental curricula and instructional materials need
to be available and used in all educational delivery
systems.
- Model
environmental education programs should be encouraged and
promoted throughout the state.
- Teachers and
other leaders should be able to obtain continuing
professional development in order to provide environmental
education of the highest possible quality for all citizens
of the state.
CENTRAL
PURPOSES
- To 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.
For more information about WEEB or
WEEB's programs, contact:
Ginny Carlton, Administrative Specialist
Phone : 715/346-3805
Fax : 715/346-3025
E-mail : weeb@uwsp.edu
