Environmental Education in New Jersey: A Plan of Action

The New Jersey Environmental Education Commission (NJEEC) is created in, but not of, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The commission consists of professionals from educational, religious, labor, industry, cultural and other backgrounds. The commission was originally convened in 1989 to create and implement the Plan of Action. It was reconvened in its present form in 1997. The Plan of Action recommends the implementation of educational programs that take place formally in schools and less formally in nature centers, parks and community organizations. The plan describes the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors desirable of an environmentally responsible citizenry. It also provides recommendations aimed at specific audiences, such as individuals and families, state departments, county and municipal governments, schools, businesses, non-governmental organizations and more.This is the 2nd printing of this document: 1st printing was April 22, 1993.Purpose: Plan of action for environmental education in New Jersey