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1/8/08 - Welcome to the Class of 2009, which commences next week! For the first time we are recommending two excellent books as supplemental reading. "The Bridge at the End of the World" by J. G. Speth and "Hot, Flat and Crowded" by Thomas Friedman. We hope to convene some after class discussions to examine the analysis and proposals contained in these stimulating tracts. Alumni are invited to read them and join in!

12/19/08- Check out the great new invasives video from the U.S. Forest Service "Defending Favorite Places", special focus for hunters and fisherman!
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The Rutgers Environmental Steward program provides training and experience which equips participants to contribute effectively to the process of finding solutions for environmental problems in the communities of New Jersey.

Graduates become knowledgeable about the basic processes of earth, air, water and biological systems. They increase awareness of the techniques and tools used to monitor and assess the health of the environment. They gain an understanding of the research and regulatory infrastructure of state and federal agencies operating in New Jersey that relate to environmental issues. They are given an introduction to group dynamics and community leadership.

They learn to recognize the elements of sound science and public policy based on that science. They acquire some sense of the limits of current understanding of the environment.

It is our goal that graduates use their knowledge to expand public awareness of scientifically based information related to environmental issues and facilitate positive change in their community.