Environmental education is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the environment. As a result, individuals develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions.
The components of environmental education are:
Awareness and sensitivity to the environment and environmental challenges
Knowledge and understanding of the environment and environmental challenges
Attitudes of concern for the environment and motivation to improve or maintain environmental quality
Skills to identify and help resolve environmental challenges
Participation in activities that lead to the resolution of environmental challenges
Environmental education does not advocate a particular viewpoint or course of action. Rather, environmental education teaches individuals how to weigh various sides of an issue through critical thinking and it enhances their own problem-solving and decision-making skills.
The City of Atlanta Bureau of Water recognizes that there are times when families and individuals face financial hardships and need help paying for essential services like water. The City offers assistance to those in need through an innovative program called Care & Conserve
The Project Wet Curriculum and Activities is a collection of over 90 innovative, interdisciplinary activities that are heads-on, easy to use and fun.
Designed with a commitment to state, provincial and national educational standards, Project WET activities cover diverse topics and disciplines. The Guides addresses the following content areas
Have you ever been frustrated by having to water your lawn only days after a rainstorm? Where does all that water go? Add in the watering restrictions, and it makes maintaining that green lawn even more challenging. It may be time to consider replacing some of your grass with a rain garden.
