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Ohio Environmental Education Fund
Publications
 Award-Winning Environmental Education Publications
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A Guide to Ohio Streams
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"A Guide to Ohio Streams" produced by the Ohio Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Environmental Education Fund, and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Contents include geology and geography, threats to habitat, water quality and pollution control, ecology, wildlife diversity, recreation, stream laws, protection and restoration, and major Ohio watersheds. Includes a map of Ohio's principal streams and watersheds. For information on content, contact Randy Sanders, ODNR Division of Wildlife, (614) 265-6344. Copies have been provided to all public libraries in Ohio, and the Division of Wildlife has prioritized copies for science teachers in grades 6-12. Contact 1-800-WILDLIFE. A limited number of copies are also available from the Ohio EPA Office of Environmental Education, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049, (614) 644-2873, oeef@epa.state.oh.us. |
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Habitats for Learning
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"Habitats for Learning" is a comprehensive program to encourage the use and development of outdoor classrooms, or school land labs. The program includes a motivational video, a how-to guide for using and developing land labs, and a directory of land labs in Ohio. The program was developed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO), the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and The Ohio State University Extension, with funding from the Ohio Environmental Education Fund. These materials and workshops are available through Ohio EPA, ODNR, and local collaborators.
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Fostering a Sense of Wonder During the Early Childhood Years
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"Fostering a Sense of Wonder During the Early Childhood Years" is a curriculum based on the understanding that creating a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world is important to the development of young children. The curriculum includes ideas on what early childhood environmental education programs should encompass; practical ideas on how to infuse environmental education into all aspects of the early childhood curriculum; special considerations in developing and implementing early childhood environmental education programs; and tools for evaluating such programs. The developer of the curriculum is Dr. Ruth Wilson, retired from the Department of Special Education, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.
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Assess, Don't Guess
An Ohio Outreach and Education Resource Guide
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"Assess, Don't Guess - An Ohio Outreach and Education Resource Guide" is a handbook for professionals serving socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, including chapters on environmental and pollution impacts on human health, environmental regulatory agencies, prioritization of environmental risks, ensuring participation for at-risk communities, and resolving environmental disputes. Produced by the Green Environmental Coalition with support from the Ohio Environmental Education Fund. Contact: Green Environmental Coalition, P.O. Box 266, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, info@greenlink.org |
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Life at the Water's Edge
Living in Harmony with Your Backyard Stream
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"Life at the Water's Edge - Living in Harmony with Your Backyard Stream" offers six simple, inexpensive ways for streambank homeowners and neighbors to preserve and improve the health of local streams. Produced by the Cuyahoga River Remedial Action Plan and the Cuyahoga and Summit Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Contact: Jan Rybka, Public Involvement Coordinator, Cuyahoga River RAP, 1299 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114, (216) 241-2414 ext. 610 |
More Publications Available on-line for Environmental Educators
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) has posted the following publications on its Web page, www.naaee.org/
- "Excellence in Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning (K-12)"
- "Excellence in Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning (K-12) Executive Summary and Self Assessment Tool"
- "Guidelines for Initial Preparation of Environmental Educators"
- "Environmental Education Undergraduate and Graduate Programs and Faculty in the United States"
Other Ohio EPA Publications for Environmental Education
Copies of all the publications listed below are available at no cost while supplies last from the Office of Environmental Education. Ordering information is included at the end of this listing.
Habitats for Learning
see description above
Ohio Comparative Risk Project Publications
The Ohio Comparative Risk Project was a citizen-based environmental planning project that evaluated environmental problems in Ohio based on scientific evidence and public values. Phase 1 of the Project involved gathering quantitative scientific data about environmental conditions in Ohio, and data about the public's environmental concerns and priorities. The resulting ranking of 45 potential threats to Ohioans' health, environment, and quality of life are published in the Ohio State of the Environment Report, with a companion report Facts and Figures About Ohio's Environment. During Phase 2, Project participants identified and evaluated potential strategies to reduce risks from environmental threats. A Citizen Guide to Reducing Environmental Risk contains strategies individual citizens can use. Strategies aimed at Ohio decision makers were published in the Phase 2 Report, Recommendations to Reduce Environmental Risk in Ohio. Copies of these reports have been placed in county libraries across the state, and a limited number are available from the Office of Environmental Education at 614-644-2873.
- Ohio State of the Environment Report (1995; 508 pages)
- Facts and Figures About Ohio's Environment (1996; 35 pages)
- A Citizen Guide to Reducing Environmental Risk (1997; 28 pages)
- Recommendations to Reduce Environmental Risk in Ohio (1997; 188 pages)
- A Guide to The Ohio Comparative Risk Project (1995; 12 page brochure)
OEEF Environmental Literacy Project Report
The Ohio Environmental Education Fund sponsored a statewide survey to measure how well citizens understand basic ecological principles, how aware they are of current environmental issues, how environmentally friendly their attitudes are, and what responsibility they feel they have to protect the environment. The survey enlisted 400 randomly chosen Ohio adults, with a detailed sampling of 100 minorities and 100 low-income residents to ensure their representation. Dr. Kathleen Carr of The Strategy Team and Dr. Karen Manci of The Ohio State University conducted the survey in 1998. A limited number of copies of the report are available.
Pollution Prevention Resource Manual for Metal Finishers
This waste reduction manual was prepared by the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Sciences, Inc. (IAMS) Center for Applied Environmental Technologies, with funding from the Ohio Environmental Education Fund and assistance from the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, the City of Cincinnati, the National Association of Metal Finishers, and the American Society of Electroplaters and Surface Finishers. Authors are J. Randolph Earle and Roger C. Hoogerheide, graduate students at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Miami University. It includes sections on reducing drag out, efficient rinsing, solution purification, hazardous chemical replacement, and reducing sludge generation. Copies are also available from IAMS at (513) 948-2000.
- Pollution Prevention Resource Manual for Metal Finishers: A Competitive Advantage Manual (1995; 24 pages)
Books for Children: Suggested Reading List for K-8: Books on Recycling, Pollution, and the Environment
Ohio EPA's Public Interest Center compiled this list of 76 worthwhile books published between 1994 and 1997.
- Teacher's Kit Environmental Information Guide(1997; 12 pages) Books for Children: Suggested Reading List for K-8 (1997 brochure)
Other Ohio EPA Publications
The Ohio EPA Public Interest Center (PIC) has a variety of fact sheets and brochures on many topics, including composting, safe management of household wastes, open burning regulations, and home and office pollution prevention. Most of the publications are written for a non-technical audience, and all of the publications available from PIC are free. A list of PIC publications is available here and may be ordered by calling (614) 644-2160 or writing to: Ohio EPA, Public Interest Center, Lazarus Government Center, 50 West Town Street, Suite 700, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049.
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