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Download full textPeace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1985
In order to keep the land productive, a good conservation program is imperative. The primary purpose of soil and water conservation is to prevent soil erosion and heal its scars. This handbook explains the causes, processes, and consequences of soil erosion and depletion, and describes major soil- and water-conservation measures. This book was…
Descriptors: Agronomy, Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Environmental Education
Schachterle, Lance E., Ed.; Shanahan, Joan M., Ed. – 1987
In 1970, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) radically revised its curriculum by replacing specific course distributions with a new program, emphasizing projects at various levels. In instituting this change, faculty were especially concerned to encourage engineering, science, and management students to recognize how their professional work…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Program Descriptions, Research Papers (Students)
North Carolina Coastal Federation, Inc. Newport. – 1988
Most people tend to take coastal areas for granted, but, if steps are not taken now to improve the quality of the water from the mountains to the coast, it may someday be unfit for human use. Following a statement of the reasons for such concern are 13 chapters discussing various aspects of water conservation. Chapter titles include: (1) "Erosion…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Natural Resources
Hill, Gregory – Communicator, 1974
Hartwick College, in 1971, purchased a former 1,000 acre vacation resort, Pine Lake (New York). The 12 acre lake and adjoining lands offer Hartwick students and others educational as well as recreational opportunities. (KM)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Liberal Arts, Natural Resources, Outdoor Education
Lavender, Deane – Communicator, 1974
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Data Collection, Ecological Factors, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedMarotz, Glen A.; Merchant, James W., Jr. – Journal of Geography, 1975
The results of a study to determine the farmer's state of awareness of agricultural water pollution and soil erosion are reported. (DE)
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Attitudes, Conservation (Environment), Farmers
Direct linkEisenhauer, Brian W.; Nicholson, Brian – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2005
Environmental education and communications may not be received openly by some audiences on the grounds that content represents only one perspective on an issue. Accordingly there is increasing appreciation of the need to recognize and include diverse groups' perspectives when designing environmental communications in order to reach and affect…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Conservation (Environment), Stakeholders, Attitudes
Phelps, Richard – 1980
The beginnings of the Boy Scouts are traced, with particular emphasis on ideological foundation, social reform objectives of the founders (Sir Robert Baden-Powell, Daniel Carter Beard, and Ernest Thompson) and its relationship to other reform movements of the Progressive Era. The philosophical base of scouting is characterized as: 1) a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Conservation (Environment), History, Males
PDF pending restorationForest Service (USDA), Washington, DC. – 1980
About 40 Forest Service publications that are designed to contribute to public understanding of natural resource issues and environmental management are described. Categories include natural resources, Forest Service careers, educational aids, and recreation tips. Provided for each document is a brief outline of the content along with a key to the…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education
Wray, Bob; And Others – 1980
This assessment describes the present renewable resources situation and projects future supplies of, and demands for, these resources. It also identifies various means to meet the demands. For selected resources, it also analyzes benefits and costs of meeting the demand. This assessment also shows that demand for forest and rangeland resources…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Decision Making, Environment, Environmental Influences
National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC. – 1979
This pamphlet provides a partial listing of career opportunities in natural resources management. Educational requirements are discussed and potential employers are listed. Pay is described as "adequate." Sources of additional information are included. (BW)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Choice, Career Planning, Careers
Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1980
Summarized are responses to questionnaires prepared by the United States General Accounting Office (GAO) and mailed to state-level environmental agency administrators. Also included in this survey are state program directors responsible for administering the Clean Air Act; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; the Clean Water…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Standards, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1980
Identified and discussed in this report are the major obstacles administrators of state environmental programs perceive they face when implementing federal environmental laws. These findings are based upon a survey conducted by the United States General Accounting Office (GAO) in 1978. According to state officials, the greatest barriers to…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Standards, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
Leedy, Daniel L.; And Others – 1978
This manual is intended to integrate the two disciplines of wildlife management and city planning. It seeks to provide a basis for communication between practitioners in the two disciplines as well as providing guidelines for wildlife management within the urban setting. Information on wildlife typically found in the urban area is provided along…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Environment, Environmental Education
Boyd, Larry K.; And Others – 1978
The purpose of this report is to present the status of Orange County School District's Energy Management program to selected management personnel. Included in this report are various background papers which comprise the body of the publication. The first and largest paper is entitled "Energy Management in the Orange County Public Schools." This…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Agencies, Administrative Policy, Administrator Guides
