We envision Wisconsin residents of all ages relying on their environmental knowledge  to create the high quality of life we proudly enjoy. Envisioning kindergarten through high school (K-12) Wisconsin’s heritage of excellence in education and appreciation of our rich natural resources ground our state’s K-12 environmental education framework.. The state’s environmental education standards focus on critical thinking skills and scientific methods for understanding nature’s systems and cycles.

Envisioning higher education and public information

Prolific sources of public information and education about our state’s ecosystems expand environmental learning into a life-long experience for Wisconsinites. These resources include public and private degree-oriented and Extension higher education, including technical college curricula. Parks, botanical gardens, and nature centers infuse recreation with environmental knowledge.

Envisioning Action

Families recycle and make informed household and transportation decisions to conserve resources. Well-schooled voters support legislation protecting our air, land, wildlife and water. State and local public policies recognize the key role private sector leadership plays as stewards of the environment. Organizations minimize their negative environmental impact and conserve natural resources through carefully crafted management systems. Our ecological ethic catalyzes efficiencies in agriculture, manufacturing, retail and tourism.

Envisioning Outcomes

Our environmental expertise supports the growth of a vital Wisconsin economy in the dynamic context of international market expansion. Built on the foundation of public and private sector collaboration, our culture of sustainability, its leaders and its educational infrastructure, assure innovation and secure Wisconsin’s competitive position in the global economy of the 21st century.

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