Current use of chlorination technology to disinfect water supplies can cause the production of undesirable products, among them chloroform and chlorobenzene. Alternatives to this methodology include the use of ozone, chlorine dioxide, and bromine chloride in place of chlorine. Presently, the methods are feasible in developed countries only. (MA)

Primary school learning materials were designed for a program to develop awareness of litter and of wider environmental problems in Great Britain. Questionnaires, observation, a tests, and interviews indicated the success of the project in producing awareness and behavioral change in children, including slow-learning children. (CTM)

The distribution, nesting and brooding habits, and migration patterns of the wood duck (aix sponsa) are described. (CP)

Describes a course in environmental chemistry which assumes no chemistry background of participants and which prepares students as technicians in resource management or water treatment. (SL)

A new publication service abstracts, indexes, and prepares microfiche of environmental impact statements (EIS). This new service is designed to streamline the EIS process by reducing the cost and time of preparation, by eliminating redundancy of similar statements, and by working with the government to standardize the preparation process. (MA)

A Wilderness Recreation Education program aims to: offer students an opportunity to be involved with direct learning in the outdoors; instill an understanding of ways to exist within and enjoy the wilderness environment; and develop an awareness of an appreciation for the need to conserve and maintain the wilderness environment for generations to…

The five broad conceptual themes for environmental education and energy conservation recommended by the Illinois State Plan for Environmental Education for developing and implementing environmental education into all school subjects are listed. Suggested activities for the junior and senior high levels are presented. (BT)

The responsible teacher of physical education will see that it is important for his students to realize that good health and physical fitness for the human being are important factors in improving the ecological scene in the world. (JD)

Describes a set of activities involving animals and voting. Discusses voter education resources that may be available to teachers. Presents four ballots related to humane education. (CW)

Describes the environmental setting and educational programming of a British urban studies centre, reviewing previous accomplishments with various audiences. Also identifies future involvements in long-term programs in secondary schools, in community energy conservation projects, and in development of a new certificate for pre-vocational…

Urges that leisure-oriented programs which focus on the outdoors be based on an environmental ethic that guarantees the protection of the natural environment. Proposes that the good of the total community takes precedence over the needs of individual members (including humans). Ethical dilemmas and educational implications are reviewed. (ML)

Reviews programs in the state of Maine that are designed to inventory the natural heritage of critical areas, rare species, and exemplary natural features. Discusses how the information acquired by these programs is being used for public information efforts and educational programs in the schools. (ML)

Discusses opinion survey results for the purpose of improving the capabilities of forest managers to effectively communicate new fire management objectives and plans. Includes recommendations based on the analysis concerning the appropriate audiences and content to target in the design of fire information programs. (ML)

Provides background information about paper. Describes the manufacturing process, chemical composition and structure, associated environmental effects, uses of paper, and recycling. (JM)

Discusses the objectives of the Indian Mineral Development Act of 1982 (IMDA) and the possible effects it may have on Indian mineral development. Explains how the provisions of IMDA work to provide Indian tribes with greater flexibility for the development and sale of their mineral resources. (ML)