Schools making the green grade

While environmental education is increasing in schools and universities nationwide, does your school get a passing green grade?

Check out these links to see your college's green grade card.

• The College Sustainability Report Card
• Grist.org Green Colleges List
• Kiwimagonline.com Green College Report  

Has your school signed the  American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment? A pledge  to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions, and to accelerate the research and educational efforts of higher education to equip society to re-stabilize the earth’s climate. Click here to find out.

Environmental Education Organizations

The Sierra Student Coalition (SSC) is a network of high school and college students from across the country working to protect the environment. The SSC is the student arm of the Sierra Club, the nation's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization. Our mission is simple: "To train, empower, and organize youth to run effective campaigns that result in tangible environmental victories and that develop leaders for the environmental movement." Unlike most national organizations, the SSC is student-run.

National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is the largest organized environmental education event in the United States. Made possible by Canon, it increases the educational impact of Earth Day by creating a full week of educational preparation, learning, and activities in K-12 classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums. By participating in EE Week, you encourage your students to make a difference in their schools, homes, and communities!

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), is a member organization of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future.  Our mission is to promote sustainability in all sectors of higher education - from governance and operations to curriculum and outreach - through education, communication, research and professional development.  We work in partnership with businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies that support our mission.

Environmental Degrees and Programs
Looking for a particular Environmental degree, but don't know what colleges or universities offer it? Click here to begin searching.

Future Careers with an Environmental Studies degree

Applied Ecology and Field Biology

• Forestry
• Range Management
• Wildlife Biology
• Biological Control
• Natural Resource Management
• Economic Entomology
• Biology of Captive Animals
• Agriculture
• Environmental Education
• Botany/Horticulture

Environmental Impact Analysis and Assessment

• Land Use Planning
• Waste Management
• Environmental Law
• Environmental Consulting
• Environmental Lobbying
• Environmental Engineering
• Remote Sensing
• Environmental Planning
• Environmental Protection
• Air Quality Control

Environmental Geology and Meteorology

• Soil Conservation
• Air Quality Analysis
• Ground water Management

Water Resources

• Aquatic Biology
• Geochemistry
• Hydrology
• Mineral Resources
• Fisheries Management
• Exploration Geology
• Aqua culture
• Oceanography
• Lake and Reservoir Management

Environmental Policy and Planning

• Landscape Architecture
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Soil and Water Conservation
• Environmental Policy Analysis
• Alternate Energy Development
• Energy Conservation
• Energy Planning
• Energy Policy Analysis
• Risk Analysis
• Mining Reclamation

Local Environmental Education Library
The SWACO Resource Library is a lending library containing education resources on topics related to Environmental Education (EE). The lending library is open to residents, students and educators of Franklin County. The library contains a wide range of resources including pamphlets, magazines, reference books, periodicals, curriculum guides, newsletters, education kits, and videos.

These resources cover topics relating to solid waste and other environmental issues, including recycling, composting, biodiversity, litter, energy, natural resources, toxic waste, the water cycle, water pollution, and much more. Library resources provide lesson plans, activities related to scout badge work, science fair ideas and more.