Environmental Education and Sustainable Development Sites for Educators

January 2000


Environmental Education Resources (EE-Link)

eelink.net/

EE-Link is a major clearinghouse for students, teachers, and environmental education professionals. The site includes information on national and regional EE programs, tips on Internet research, and links to Greencom’s resource library and the U.S. Department of Education’s ERIC and Eisenhower databases of instructional materials.



Horizons Solutions Site

www.solutions-site.org

The site provides peer reviewed case studies of solutions to international problems in environment, health, population and development A case study submission form and information on internship and research fellow programs is also on the site.



North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)

www.naaee.org

As the principal association of environmental educators working in schools, organizations, government agencies, and businesses, NAAEE’s site includes information on its publications, programs (such as VINE, Volunteer-led Neighborhood Investigations), and links to affiliated state organizations.



Sustainable Communities Network

www.sustainable.org

This site contains a wealth of information designed to help advocates of sustainable development learn from successful programs in rural, suburban, and urban communities across the country, access resources, and exchange ideas with others.



U.S. Department of Energy's Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development

www.sustainable.doe.gov

This site is a comprehensive resource on everything from green development to sustainable business. It contains sustainability forums; breaking news; information on conferences, meetings, and funding opportunities; a Sustainable Development Toolkit; Case Study of the Week; top sustainable Web sites; and success stories.



U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Education Center

www.epa.gov/teachers

A collection of fact sheets, brochures, and web pages that can be used to explain environmental issues. These resources offer basic and clear information to assist in teaching students about the environment.