A Survey of the Status of State-Level Environmental Education in the United States

Abstract

Information was obtained about the status of comprehensive state-level environmental education (EE) programs in the United States. Comprehensive state-level EE programs include a combination of program, structure, and funding components. As of early 1996, no state had implemented all 16 components of a comprehensive program. Most states did have individual components, such as teacher training, EE associations, or funding sources for EE. A total of 113 state EE leaders provided information on the status of EE in the 50 states.

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Abby Ruskey

Michelle Kirk is a master's degree candidate in natural resources (environmental education) and assistant coordinator of the National Environmental Education Advancement Project (NEEAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Richard Wilke is the associate dean of the College of Natural Resources and director of the NEEAP, and Abby Ruskey is coordinator of the NEEAP at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.