Summarizes information regarding the importance of water to biological systems, the total ecosystem and its interdependent parts. (CS)

Describes the development of a program to establish in-school salvage systems for school-generated and nonschool-generated waste materials. Students from conservation classes became involved in collecting waste from "recycle" boxes in every classroom, in field trips, newspaper drives, and salvage of aluminum cans. (CS)

Examines pre-/posttests, land use plans, and oral presentations in order to assess whether the Conservation Camp was successful in increasing the knowledge and abilities of young people to consider water-quality impacts in land-use decisions. Results indicate that the camp was an effective method of teaching young people water-quality land-use…

Argues that in recent children's literature nature has been given a voice, not a voice for people but its own voice calling out for the reader to join with it in a society to defend natural resources. (TB)

Administrators and design teams can use proven approaches to create sustainable washrooms and locker rooms. Presents design strategies related to lighting, flooring, and water conservation that contribute to sustainability, then describes one college's experiences developing sustainable architecture, explaining how the building takes full…

Describes the Ontario provincial government's "Lands for Life" program, which will allocate 46 million hectares of public lands to four uses: intensive forestry, multiple use, tourism, and protected areas. Expresses skepticism about government statements by juxtaposing the rhetoric with the record, with regard to environmental…

A survey of 100 farmers and 120 government development workers in India showed that farmers felt seeds, fertilizer, and relief employment were inadequate, while livestock feeding and soil/water conservation were helpful government interventions for drought. A large gap appeared between farmers' and government workers' perceptions of the…

Examines the history of higher education for sustainable development and offers examples of it in other countries and institutions. Explains that these initiatives vary widely depending on the culture, economic conditions, and environmental demands of the places in which they occur. (EV)

Explores whether organizations that purport to advance learning themselves can learn relative to global ecological trends. Asserts that although there is no single formula, organizational learning requires mastery at seven levels. Discusses those seven levels. (EV)

This list of print and electronic resources is designed to act as a springboard to assist practitioners in finding information to start implementing sustainability efforts on their campuses. The resources are listed in the following categories: general, international, K-12, policy/partnerships, campus environmental assessments, green building,…

The content of environmental education is influenced by the need to reconcile development with environmental protection and to accommodate scientific exploration. The role of adult education may be to enable others to call for action and to make decisions. (SK)

As former colonies struggle with economic development, consumerism competes with environmental awareness and concern. Developing countries should reject the models of the colonial past and create developmental strategies that preserve natural resources. (SK)

Discusses ecosystem management, including monitoring and assessment, innovative management, humans in the ecosystem, diversity, balance, and cycles. Provides classroom activity ideas. (MKR)

The South Pacific Action Committee for Human Ecology and Environment (SPACHEE) involved women in experiential workshops to explore forest ecosystems. The first phase focused on the forest environment, the second on documenting and promoting traditional medicine and medicinal plants, valuable local knowledge that can persuade people to protect the…

This activity involves elementary students in simulating water purification techniques by finding ways to clear up soapy water. An introduction discusses water use and conservation. Materials needed and step-by-step procedure are provided. (LZ)