The ABC's of Environmental Education.

Overview & Synopsis

This booklet is designed to serve as a resource to both formal and nonformal environmental educators, as well as others (students, community leaders, and parents) interested in the field of environmental education. It contains lists of programs, resources, contacts, and information related to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) environmental education program. In addition, this booklet contains environmental education information specific to EPA Region 5 and the States in this region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin). Topics of discussion include background on the field of environmental education, the National Environmental Education Act, the Environmental Education Division of the EPA, and descriptions of a variety of programs including grant programs and youth programs. A resource section contains a list of 11 programs described within, as well as addresses and phone numbers of people who can be contacted for additional information. (LZ)