Describes how one school pioneered a program that has proved valuable to students, teachers, and community. (Author/JF)

The rapid growth of environmental and ecological programs in the field of general and technical education has received strong support from federal agencies and private organizations. (JO)

In shifting emphasis from accumulation of facts to methods of investigation and cognitive skills, the concept of ecosystem is a powerful organizing principle for geography. The connectivity of all things in an environment, the flow of energy through the system are stressed. The use of ecosystem as a framework for inquiry in the classroom is…

Cites legislation which was not implemented to prevent pollution of the New York Bight. Summarizes testimony heard by the Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution, and subsequent political action. Discusses problems of implementing controls. (EB)

Study being carried out with support from The Conservation Foundation, Washington, D.C.

Described is a successfully field tested simulation which will help high school or college level students become familiar with flood hazards. Students assume the roles of members of the Jonah's Basin planning commission and plan solutions to the area's flood problems. (RM)

Distinguishes between professional and moral responsibilities and examines the moral justification of different types of professions: professions with inherent moral purposes, professions practiced within government, and professions with stipulated moral purpose. Applies conclusions reached to the professions of: (1) environmental expert; (2)…

Discusses nine forms of conservation practices: sustained yield, repair, careful use, greater efficiency, lower consumption, doing without, substitution, new resources, and recycling. Suggests recirculation (saving goods from discard and from being broken down in a new manufacturing stage) as a 10th form of conservation practice. (Author/JN)