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"EECO is a non-profit organization for educators and others who are concerned about the environment." EECO sponsors meetings and workshops, and has a series of EE related publications.
EECO regional system provides professional throughout the state and annual and regional conferences, and the Projects and the state organizations such as ODNR Soil and Water, Div. of Wildlife, Water, Forestry and Recycling and Litter Prevention, Ohio Energy Project, Environmental Education Fund office and other local programs such as parks and nature centers; a number of Universities are willing to provide college credits for these EE trainings and workshops. The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...
WAEE is the direct connection to Environmental Education (EE) in Wisconsin. Join teachers, naturalists, youth leaders, natural resource professionals and others dedicated to learning more and educating all persons about the natural and built environment.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...
The mission of MAEE is to support and advance environmental education throughout the state of Minnesota.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...
A group of concerned citizens who are interested in educating people of all ages about the importance of understanding and protecting the environment.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...
The mission of the Environmental Education Association of Indiana is to work cooperatively to promote opportunities that will educate, motivate, and inspire citizens of Indiana to conserve natural resources and meet the needs of our society while maintaining a healthy environment now and in the future. NAAEE Affiliate Liaison: Jan Hosier. www.goshen.edu.eeai
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...
NAAEE Affiliate Liaison: Lynn Donminguez
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...
This new Web site from Michigan State University (MSU) and Detroit's radio station WJR, is an online resource for anyone interested in learning about the Great Lakes region, related environmental issues, and ways that they can protect the environment. The Web site is divided into several categories related to the environment and features a news feed produced by MSU's Knight Center for Environmental Journalism through a news service called "Michigan's Echo."
The URL is: http://www.greeningofthegreatlakes.com/
Can one person make a difference? This link tracks the published writings of an individual who discovers the deteriorating state of the Great Lakes ecosystem and decides to get involved; educating and engaging others in influencing the political prioritization of fresh water.
The URL is: http://www.freshwaterhealthylives.org
A book about changes in the Great Lakes and connecting waters due to natural forces and man-made changes in the past 200 years.
The URL is: http://www.geocities.com/barbaraspring/
The site includes a catalog listing environmental education materials available to order, locations of interpretive centers and special programs, and educational activities that can be downloaded.
The Division also offers contests and grants for children, educational institutions or groups. The URL is: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/education/
The Great Lakes Radio Consortium produces weekly environmental stories about the Great Lakes Region. The stories are available in Real Audio format, and are searchable by topic.
The URL is: http://www.glrc.org/
Published quarterly to provide information on the happenings within the Lake Superior and Rainy River Basins.
The URL is: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/basins/superior/l...
May 18-19, 2006 ~ Buffalo, New York
The Great Lakes Student Summit "Recycle, Restore, Recover" for students to learn about and take an active role in the protection of the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem. For teachers and students in grades 5-9 from Great Lakes states and Canada and any student group that is actively involved in Great Lakes, watershed projects, or environmental issues. Contact: Gary Carrel, 716-858-6236, recycle@erie.gov The URL is: http://www.greatlakesed.org/2006glss.html
"Provides schools throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota with the very best in residential environmental education & service,
dedicated to motivational learning and community awareness." The URL is: http://my.execpc.com/~naturec/
Midwestern wetland flora an on-line field guide of wetland plants
The URL is: http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/othrdata/plntgu...
Glen Helen Nature preserve is visited by
hundreds of thousands of hikers and campers every year. They have one of the nation's leading Raptor Rehabilitation Centers, and offer a lecture and hike series, as well as EcoCamps and School Camps. The URL is: http://www.glenhelen.org
Information about IDEM programs, including Project LEAP (a project to provide educational materials, activities, and curricula to Indiana students and teachers in grades 3-8).
The URL is: http://www.in.gov/idem/kids/index.html
Video clip of spawning lake sturgeon and interview with Wisconsin DNR official about the status of the lake sturgeon.
The URL is: http://www.greatlakesfishes.com/
PCB pollution of Fox River, Green Bay, Wisconsin and Lake Michigan including research on PCBs, history, health effects, toxicity, sediment remediation, dredging, cleanup, and politics.
The URL is: http://www.foxriverwatch.com/index.html
"Flora, fauna, earth, and sky...
The natural history of the northwoods" Features extensive Plants Species Lists and related pages. The URL is: http://www.rook.org/earl/bwca/nature/flora.html
This site provides something for everyone...from games for children, environmental information for students, career development opportunities and teaching materials for teachers, information on hazardous waste disposal, and environmental household practices for the general public.
The URL is: http://www.michigan.gov/deq
Fisheries Learning on the Web (FLOW) is a comprehensive curriculum about the Great Lakes ecosystem, geared toward upper elementary and middle school. Lessons are aligned with science and social studies standards.
The URL is: http://www.projectflow.us
Index of EE programs and resources in Ohio.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/
Developed by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network, this classroom resource is a collection of 36 hands-on multi-disciplinary activities that incorporate experiments, art, music and games. ESCAPE introduces students to issues of exotic (non-native) aquatics: spread & transport, harmful effects, importance of environmental knowledge & responsibility of each student as an environmental steward.
The URL is: http://www.iisgcp.org/edk-12/escape/escape.htm
"An informational resource which is designed to provide access to Great Lakes educational material, as well as to identify and address teacher training needs." Site has a calender of regional events and a resource directory.
The URL is: http://www.greatlakesed.org/about.html
Degrees in Outdoor & EE: Undergrad, Grad, and Post-Baccalaureate (Certificate in Environmental Education) programs offered. Different approaches dependent upon the primary education setting - formal (pre-K to 12) or non-formal (nature centers, State & Natl. parks, collegiate outdoor programs, etc.)
The URL is: http://www.d.umn.edu/ceed/
A Regional Environmental Science Institute for Midwestern Teachers through Purdue University, funded by the National Science Foundation. Application Deadline: February 15, each year. Receive six graduate credits at no cost and receive $1200 stipend.
The URL is: http://www.eas.purdue.edu/geomorph/envision/
"Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a floating classroom where people of all ages can gain first-hand training and experience in the Great Lakes ecosystem."
The URL is: http://www.schoolship.org/
"Take a virtual tour of the Great Lakes." Will run on both Wintel and Mac computers, and comes in Teacher and Student versions (grades 9-12). On-line ordering.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/seahome/gladvent.html
Minnesota's Interactive Directory of Environmental Education Resources. The SEEK directory is a clearinghouse for all types of environmental education resources including articles, lesson plans, events, performances and displays.
The URL is: http://www.seek.state.mn.us/
Information on the ecosystems and biodiversity of the Great Lakes, case studies, landscaping with Native plants and photo essays, from the EPA.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/ecopage.html
The school program was developed to be an integral part of the academic year for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. Students participate in a 2-night, 3-day hands-on experience which immerses them in the Dunes environment. The Center is available for a wide range of programming including teacher training, in-service workshops, and educational
opportunities for other grade levels. The URL is: http://www.nps.gov/indu/learning/index.htm
Funding sources are sorted into academic, foundation, and government sources as well as fellowships and scholarships. Provided by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN).
The URL is: http://www.great-lakes.net/infocenter/news/funding...
Science and Environmental Education for the community, K-12 schools, teachers and college students. Includes the Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.
The URL is: http://www.emmap.mtu.edu/gem/index.html
Project F.I.S.H. is a mentor based sportfishing and aquatic resource education program coordinated by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University based on the National 4H Sportfishing Program. Information on regional workshops and programs is available on the site.
The URL is: http://www.projectfish.org/
Student newsletter and activities, teacher resources, and information on support through the Lake Education Assistance Program.
The URL is: http://www.epa.state.il.us/education.html
Environmental education page for EPA Region 5 (Great Lakes states).
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/region5/enved/
GLIN is a very comprehensive resource on the environment, geography, economy, and people of the Great Lakes region. The GLIN project is managed by the Great Lakes Commission.
The URL is: http://www.great-lakes.net/
This portal site for busy teachers focuses on local, relevant resources and connects users to a series of local, non-commercial ee-based links in a simple, straightforward manner. Focuses on Wisconsin and the midwest.
The URL is: http://www.naturenet.com/index.asp
This project assessed fisheries education needs in order to assist the Great Lakes Fisheries Trust in targeting funds where they will be most effective. The website lists and describes Great Lakes fisheries education resources in terms of their content and education approach.
The URL is: http://www.glft.org/EdAssessment/index.html
The site offers 820 pages of searchable information about the programs, publications, and activities of Minnesota Sea Grant, which focuses scientific research and public education on Lake Superior and Minnesota's inland waters.
The URL is: http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/
Directory containing references to environmental education resources in Wisconsin, indexed by topic area. From the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/links.htm
Home of Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ME3) providing comprehensive information on energy and environmental issues in Minnesota. Topics include climate change, renewable energy, electric utility restructuring, biofuels, wind, solar, nuclear, environmental costs, ecological tax reform, and more.
The URL is: http://www.me3.org/
"Sea Grant is an agent for scientific discovery, technology transfer, economic growth, and public education as they involve coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes resources." Educational resources include: Fact sheets/publications (online), interactive marine education materials, case studies, a news letter, and information about grants/scholarship programs.
The URL is: http://www.seagrantnews.org/education/
Audubon International Press Release - 6/28/04
Conserve School recently became the first school in the world to become designated as an Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. Signature certification is awarded only to new developments that are designed, constructed and maintained according to Audubon International’s precise planning standards and environmental disciplines. Conserve School, located in northeastern Wisconsin near the town of Land O’ Lakes, is a private, non-sectarian college preparatory boarding school for grades 9-12. Where typical schools are built as a way to live apart from the natural environment, Conserve School was designed to keep the natural environment as a prominent feature in the lives of the students where they live and attend classes as a reminder of the importance of stewardship. See Website for program information. The URL is: http://www.conserveschool.org/whats_new/Articles/2...
A good introduction to aquatic invasive species and helpful teaching tool to enhance biology/ecology/environmental
science lessons. Developed by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and The Chicago Tribune News in Education. The URL is: http://iisgcp.org/edk-12/invasion/invasion.htm
Teachers’ Corner is a new Web-based clearinghouse for Great Lakes and fisheries K-12 education resources. All educational materials included on the site were professionally reviewed, and many provide a FREE lesson correlated to Michigan Science Benchmarks. Other features include a chart to compare materials side-by-side, links to relevant resources and organizations, and a discussion forum. Created under the supervision of Dr. Michaela Zint, School of Natural Resources & Environment and School of Education, University of Michigan through a grant from the Great Lakes Fishery Trust.
The URL is: http://glin.net/teach/teachers/
"Explores Great lakes ecology, the conflicting human pressures on the lake system, and the complex factors that must be considered when making choices about how to manage it." Teachers guide available. Grades 3-Adult. From the Center for Environmental Study.
The URL is: http://www.cesmi.org/products/cd.html
Website from the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute provides a wide variety of teaching materials and information on the fish of the Great Lakes. Features a kids' page with a database of fish profiles, updates on current Great Lakes initiatives and research news, and publications, including the full text of George C. Becker's book "Fishes of Wisconsin" .
The URL is: http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/greatlakesfish/
Site provides information on the dewater and rewater of the Mac Lock at the Soo Locks. T & T Productions produces videos showing the dewater and rewater process that the general public is never able to see. Videos available on CD or DVD and a portion of the sales are donated to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center at the Soo Locks. Currently available: "The Bottom of the Lock", "Take Down the Mac", and "The Mac Lock Rewater."
The URL is: http://tandtproductions.net
Teachers’ Corner, a web-based clearinghouse for K-12 Great Lakes and fisheries education resources, offers educators professional reviews of instructional materials, free lessons correlated to Michigan Science Benchmarks, a chart for comparing materials, links to related resources, and a discussion forum.
The URL is: http://teach.glin.net/teachers
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