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North Dakota
Environmental
Literacy
Plan
2018-2022
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The environmental concerns that face North Dakota demand that together we think deeply about how to maintain a future that is
sustainable, healthy, prosperous, and equitable for this generation and generations to come. Developing and implementing solutions
to these challenges requires an environmentally literate citizenry that has the skills to understand, think critically about, and address
existing and future natural and cultural resource issues. The creation of this Environmental Literacy Plan involved volunteers from
across the state who care about North Dakota and our long-term efforts to sustain our state’s quality of life.
We live in an era of easy access to technology, where it is often simpler for students to stay indoors than to venture outdoors and
discover how to learn from and engage with the natural world around them. Fostering stewards of all ages with environmental literacy
skills is essential for meeting 21st Century needs, such as questioning, investigating, defining problems, analyzing, interpreting,
reasoning, developing conclusions, and solving problems. Environmental education offers an engaging platform for gaining and
applying knowledge and skills through project-based activities involving cooperative learning in science, technology, engineering,
arts, and mathematics (STEAM).
To achieve our goals, we need the collaborative support and resources of a broad cross-section of the state, including educators and
administrators from the formal education system; nonformal educators from agencies and organizations; parents and community
members who understand the needs of their students; and leaders from higher education. We must all invest our very best efforts and
people for the future of our children and for North Dakota’s prosperity, equity, and resource sustainability.
Coalition for Conservation and Environmental Education
PO Box 782
Bismarck ND 58502
C2E2nd.org
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2018-2022 North Dakota Environmental Literacy Plan
In RECOGNITION and APPRECIATION
Partial funding for the development of this Environmental Literacy Plan (ELP) was made
possible through a Natural Resource Conservation Education grant from the USDA Forest
Service-Northern Region, which was secured by the NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service on
behalf of the ND Coalition for Conservation and Environmental Education.
Thank you to the Executive Committee and members of the Coalition for Conservation and Environmental Education (C2E2)
who participated in the development and review process. Your input and expertise were greatly appreciated!
C2E2 Executive Committee
President: Glenda Fauske, NDSU-ND Forest Service
Vice-President: Treva Slaughter, USDA Forest Service-Dakota Prairie Grasslands
Secretary: Dr. Laura Munski, Dakota Science Center
Treasurer: Tina Harding, ND State Water Commission
Special Thanks to
the dedicated members that make up North Dakota’s environmental education community.
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Environmental Literacy is the Outcome of Environmental Education ................................................................................................... 2
Vision, Mission, and Values ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Accomplishments to Date ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Driving Forces and Barriers .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Life-Long Environmental Education Opportunities ............................................................................................................................... 6
Strategic Priorities ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
The Strategic Plan at a Glance ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Program Delivery/Funding .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Life-Long Learning Opportunities ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Membership – Diversity & Inclusion .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Marketing ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ....................................................................................................................................... 20
“Education costs money, but so does ignorance.” -Sir Claude
Mose
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OVERVIEW
In 1995, over sixty agencies, organizations, and individuals came together and formed the
ND Coalition for Conservation and Environmental Education (C2E2). The purpose of the
Coalition is to facilitate communication, cooperation, collaboration, and coordination among
the varied environmental education programs and partners in the state. Our members work
together to advance environmental literacy and promote stewardship through excellence in
environmental education curriculum and resources, professional development, and
networking opportunities for youth and adults.
For Prek-20+ and life-long learners, our members put on or participate in Environmental and Water Festivals; Earth, Arbor, and
History Day events; Science Fairs, Science Olympiads, Senior Activities, Dragonfly Larvae Sampling, Marketplace for Kids,
Envirothon; Eco-Eds; Wildlife and Conservation Camps; Scouts; 4-H; make classroom presentations, and more. We take a
scientifically balanced approach to promoting life-long learning. C2E2 has no paid staff; the Executive Committee members
volunteer their time to oversee the day-to-day operations for the membership, and all members collaborate to achieve our mission.
The Coalition aligned with Gateway to Science in Bismarck in 1997 to provide 501(c)(3) non-profit status to serve their shared
interests. In 2015, C2E2 secured their own non-profit status and was established in Bismarck, ND. No longer membership-based, we
encourage inclusiveness and work with many people, agencies, and organizations to advance environmental literacy and build an
infrastructure to deliver environmental education to schools and communities across the state. The Coalition is a neutral and objective
source of information related to the natural and cultural resources in our state and meets twice a year.
C2E2 is proud to serve as the only affiliate in the state to the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE).
C2E2 promotes the use of the voluntary Excellence in EE Guidelines established by NAAEE for setting expectations for performance
and achievement. There are currently six sets of guidelines for EE materials: K-12 students, K-12 educators, nonformal programs,
early childhood learning, workshop resources, and community engagement.
The 2018-2022 ELP is a collective product that continues to be a “living document” designed to help the Coalition accomplish its
mission. To be effective, any plan must be visionary enough to provide a strong foundation, but flexible enough to change over time
as circumstances alter and opportunities arise. May our cooperative and collective efforts continue to make a difference in
environmental literacy across North Dakota.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY IS THE OUTCOME OF EE
Environmental literacy is having the knowledge, skills, understandings, attitudes, experiences, and motivation to sustainably use,
enjoy and protect the natural and cultural environments both as an individual and as a member of a local and global community.
Through lived experiences and education programs that include classroom-based lessons, experiential education, and outdoor learning,
PreK-20 students will become environmentally literate citizens with the knowledge, skills, and understanding of environmental
principles to analyze environmental issues and make informed decisions for a sustainable future.
Environmental education (EE) may best be defined as a process that involves PreK-20 students in observing, measuring, classifying,
experimenting, and other data gathering techniques. These processes assist students in discussing, inferring, predicting, and
interpreting data about environmental issues. EE is not environmental information, which is providing facts about specific
environmental issues. Environmental education is not environmental advocacy. Quality environmental education concentrates on the
educational process. It is non-biased and science-based.
A Right and Basic Need
On top of learning about nature and the environment, parents say environmental education is about community service, learning
respect, and improving science understanding. Parents, who may lack environmental knowledge themselves, clearly see the value of
environmental education. This is according to the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation (NEETF) Roper
Report Card on Environmental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors.
In order to conserve, improve, or utilize the environment of the state for the benefit of all, C2E2
members promote citizen awareness and concern for natural and cultural resources by:
providing information relative to natural and cultural resources in North Dakota;
developing an interest in and appreciation for local and global natural and cultural resources;
increasing a culturally sensitive understanding of the diversity and interdependence of people,
animals, minerals, plants, soils, water and air; and
fostering good stewardship of natural and cultural resources as everyone has a responsible
role.
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VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES
Vision
Participants share a common vision of "an environmentally literate citizenry sustaining a quality environment for generations to
come.”
Mission
The mission of the Coalition is to “promote excellence in environmental education by providing support, resources, and networking
opportunities to North Dakota’s community of educators.”
Values
Members share these compelling values:
Quality – to utilize the Excellence in Environmental Education Guidelines
as the foundation to advance all aspects of environmental literacy;
Collaboration – to forge inclusive partnerships to reach common goals;
Accessibility – to provide curriculum, resources, professional development,
training, and access to indoor and outdoor learning environments to all
students, teachers, school districts, and communities.
Innovation – to embrace approaches that include hands on, solution and project based learning opportunities that involve
innovative learning in education; and
Responsiveness – to evolving educational needs, technology advances, State and Federal mandates, and growing diversity to
meet 21st Century Skills.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
Since 1995, the Coalition has assumed the lead responsibility for building state EE capacity. Accomplishments to date include:
generating “North Dakota EE Strategic and Environmental Literacy State Plans,”
creating a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build support and visibility for environmental education,
establishing a non-profit organization called the “Coalition for Conservation and Environmental Education,”
embedding environmental education into the North Dakota Science and Social Studies State
Content Standards,
building a website to serve as a clearinghouse for information,
participating in a variety of youth education events (Eco-eds; Envirothon; Water and
Environmental Festivals; Arbor, Earth, Zoo, and History Days; Wildlife and Conservation Camps;
Scouts; and 4-H), as well as adult opportunities (professional development: tours; and public
events),
infusing environmental education into the University Program Standards for Teacher Education in
Science and Social Studies,
developing a “North Dakota Environmental Education Resource Directory” for all libraries.
providing a calendar of EE events on the website,
sponsoring Environmental Awards for regional and state Science Fairs and resources for Science
Olympiads,
launching an Olympic-style natural resource competition for high schools students called the
Envirothon in 2000,
producing sets of Trading Cards for trees, soils, and macroinvertebrates,
securing membership as an affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental
Education in 2011,
founding our own non-profit organization located in Bismarck, ND, in 2015, and
selecting National Youth Science Camp scholarship winners for the governor from 2000-2018.
“In the end, we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand
We will understand only what we are taught.” -Baba Dioum
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DRIVING FORCES AND BARRIERS FOR EE
Driving Forces
Youth today are lacking contact with the outdoors, referred to as “nature deficit disorder.
Guidelines for Excellence by NAAEE are now available for setting expectations for performance and achievement for K-12
students, K-12 educators, nonformal programs, early childhood learning, workshop resources, and community engagement.
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills includes environmental literacy (in addition to core subjects) for a well-rounded
education.
Parents desire their children to have environmental education to foster good stewardship and community service.
Students are more physically active when outdoors, which contributes to health and well-being and reduces bullying, littering,
and negative behaviors.
C2E2 is an established Coalition of partners already collaborating on EE delivery of curriculum and resources, professional
development, and networking opportunities for youth and adults.
Next Generation Science Standards offer an engaging platform for gaining and applying knowledge and skills through project-
based activities involving cooperative learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).
Barriers
Environmental education delivery varies greatly between schools and districts.
Outdoor education programs and activities are considered nonacademic.
Lack of stable funding and sustainable leadership to coordinate C2E2 programs and activities.
Educators feel their “plates are full” and they don’t have classroom time or they lack confidence and training to integrate it.
Keeping up with the growth in North Dakota (school enrollments, diverse languages, energy impacts, agricultural issues, etc.).
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LIFE-LONG ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Below is a diagram that helps visualize the varieties of opportunities for involvement with environmental education. The chart does
not specify the hundreds of existing local, regional, or statewide environmental efforts, but simply indicates the diversity of
opportunities. This “framework” is meant to help identify potential pathways for partnerships and inclusive opportunities.
Elementary
& Secondary
Education
Private and
Home Schools
Higher
Education
Environmental
ManagementEducation
All Other
Disciplines
Home
Conservation
Behavior
Consumer Behaviors
Producer Behavior
Professional Development
Education Government Business
Workplace
Organizational
Culture
Organizational
Policy
Organizational
Procedures
Community
Interest
GroupsVolunteerism
Religious
Cultural
Environmental
Affiliations
Recreation
Interpretive Experiential Contemplative
Media
News Entertainment
Service
Learning
VolunteerismCareer
Development
Religious
Cultural
Environmental
Affiliations
Corrections
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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
As part of the strategic planning process, four actions of priority for the continued success of the Coalition were identified. These
priorities were identified with the recognition that not all could be accomplished with volunteer efforts and the limited staff, time, and
funding available. These will be addressed as opportunities, funding, and human resources are available.
1. Program Delivery/Funding: stable funding for the operating budget, including a paid Executive Director position.
2. Life-long Learning Opportunities: engaging more formal and
informal education partners to reach more PreK-20+ learners at
educational events; educators with professional development, EE
certification programs, curriculum, and resources; and adults with life-
long learning opportunities.
3. Membership - Diversity and Inclusion: achieve greater diversity
and inclusion in all levels of membership, programs, and aspects of our
work to promote cross-cultural understanding and respect.
4. Marketing: raise the level of EE awareness in the state through special events, governor proclamations, memorandums of
understanding, etc.
"Kids who spend more time outside end up paying more attention inside."
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THE STRATEGIC PLAN AT A GLANCE
"An environmentally literate citizenry
sustaining a quality environment for
generations to come.”
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PROGRAM DELIVERY/FUNDING Priority Desired Outcomes Tasks 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
1 Secure stable and diverse
funding to achieve the
mission of C2E2.
1. Pursue stable funding from inside and
outside sources for operating expenses, and
eventually for a full time Executive Director.
2. Search for pass-through grant funds to pay
for field trips or substitute teachers so
educators can attend EE professional
development and institutes, and/or for
community service projects involving
students.
3. Consider establishing an Endowment.
X
X
2
Make the most effective and
efficient use of resources,
while providing coordination
for the Coalition.
1. Oversee the monthly routine functions
according to the Constitution and Bylaws
agreed upon by the Coalition members.
2. Hold two regular meetings a year, rotating
around the state. One meeting should be
held in Bismarck, utilize technology for
those out-of-town members.
3. Maintain all necessary records.
X
X
X
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Make the most effective and
efficient use of resources,
while providing coordination
for the Coalition.
4. Determine annual budget for activities. A
budget is available for review upon request.
5. Provide Continuing Education Units and/or
credit for EE workshops
6. Address EE concerns, issues and training for
minority and under-served communities.
7. Survey teachers and the public as to desired
EE services, information and programs.
8. Members participate in annual educator
conferences and professional development
opportunities..
9. Seek leadership training C2E2 leaders and
members – NAAEE, EETAP, etc..
10. Coordinate efforts with NAAEE.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Priority Desired Outcomes Tasks 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
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PROGRAM DELIVERY/FUNDING Priority Desired Outcomes Tasks 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
3 Develop and pursue
technology and resources to
promote and provide EE
information.
1. Seek personnel to maintain and improve
C2E2 web site to provide one-stop shopping
for all EE in ND.
2. Add and updated “ND Environmental
Education Resource Directory” website.
3. Develop “trading cards” for a variety of
natural resources that can be used as learning
tools, distributed to schools and teachers,
and utilized at camps, workshops and
festivals. Next, make “wildflower” cards?
4. Promote interactive activities for kids – like
a biodiversity count, local survey, amphibian
monitoring; and resources for teachers on the
website, citizen science reporting, etc.
X
X
X
Priority Desired Outcomes Tasks 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
4
Recognize exemplary
individuals, agencies, and
organizations.
1. Recognize individuals or agencies/entities
for outstanding science and environmental
efforts with awards.
2. Annually select two outstanding high school
seniors for the National Youth Science
Camp scholarships when appointed by the
governor.
3. Utilize existing award programs in state to
recognize EE accomplishments.
X
X
X
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4 Recognize exemplary
individuals, agencies, and
organizations.
4. Create a draft of criteria, categories and
prizes for EE awards from C2E2.
5. Secure plaques, certificates and funding for
awards recognition.
6. Implement C2E2 award program and seek
nominations.
7. Secure media coverage for winners.
X
X
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LIFE-LONG LEARNING (PreK-20 & Adults) Priority Desired Outcomes Tasks 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
1. Support natural resource
elementary (PreK-8)
educational opportunities for
schools.
1. Members participate in and support the Eco-
Ed, Wildlife, and Conservation Camps
across the state.
2. Participate in and support After School
Programs, Career Days, Earth Wellness
events, Zoo Days, etc.
3. Members provide speakers and programs
upon request for individual classrooms or
schools.
4. Encourage the utilization of Outdoor
Learning Centers/Classrooms to engage
student in natural science education and
exploration of the natural world (water,
wildlife, soils, forestry, geology, natural
history, etc.). Shared group experiences
build respect and appreciation of local
ecosystems and provide a place to develop
and practice team building and leadership
skills, while having some fun!
5. Promote and share grant opportunities for
community service learning projects,
speakers, to attend workshops.
X
X
X
X
X
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LIFE-LONG LEARNING (PreK-20 & Adults) Priority Desired Outcomes Tasks 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
2 Support natural resource
secondary (9-12) educational
opportunities for schools.
1. Participate in, provide and support school
presentations, Conservation Days,
Envirothon training, Career Days and other
special events for K-12.
2. Members participate annually in the natural
resource competition for high school
students called the Envirothon.
3. Select National Youth Science Camp
winners for governor, upon request.
4. Seek Diversity Grants and assistance for
more participation by underserved
audiences.
5. Host joint professional development
opportunities.
X
X
X
X
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LIFE-LONG LEARNING (PreK-20 & Adults) Priority Desired Outcomes Tasks 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
3 Support ND Department of
Public Instruction efforts by
strengthening conservation
and environmental education
activities statewide and
regionally.
1. Solicit services from the nine REAs to help
promote EE workshops, conferences, EE
Showcases, and other projects in their
newsletters, at in-service trainings, and
conferences.
2. Participate in the annual NDU conference
and members offer workshops.
3. Engage in the ND Science Teachers’
Association spring conference by displaying
and presenting sessions.
4. Partner with an adjoining states to hold
regional trainings/conferences.
X
X
X
4 Increase diversity of
opportunities.
1. Diversify offerings, include medical people,
food providers, recyclers, community clean-
up groups, etc.
5 Create an EE Certification
Program for formal and
informal educators.
1. Provide semester credits or continuing
education credits for an EE certification
(WET, WILD, PLT, FLP, GIS and one
wilderness experience?).
6 Maintain a list of retired
volunteer natural resources
professionals to assist with
growing needs.
1. Update and maintain the list of volunteer
natural resource professionals to assist with
special projects and speaking engagements
across the state.
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LIFE-LONG LEARNING (PreK-20 & Adults) Priority Desired Outcomes Tasks 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
1 All pre-service teachers
participate in environmental
education training.
1. A professors at each University and give
sample curriculum to science methods
course instructors & natural resources
professors to review and encourage them to
integrate EE training.
2. Give presentations on EE at various
conferences and reach attending pre-service
students.
X
X
2 Current teachers receive EE
training at in-services and
workshops.
1. Offer EE courses at NDU conference and
others, as well as Home School conferences.
2. Provide credit and noncredit EE professional
development across the state.
3. Implement an EE Certification program for
formal and informal educators.
X
X
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LIFE-LONG LEARNING (PreK-20 & Adults) Priority Desired Outcomes Tasks 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
1 Increase use of regional
outdoor learning sites and
science centers.
1. Encourage formal and non-formal educators
to attend EE workshops offered in outdoor
settings (State Parks, Forests, City Parks) or
at science centers.
2. Encourage students, teachers, adults, and
organizations to partner for community
action projects, such as planting trees,
cleaning up dump sites, recycling.
3. Offer and encourage family EE activities and
participation in workshops or do community
service (clean-up projects or tree planting,
etc.).
X
X
X
2 Establish grant programs for
a variety of training
opportunities and
outdoor/wilderness
experiences.
1. Provide partial or full scholarships to
educators to attend workshops and/or
provide schools with money for field trips.
2. Strengthen ties to 4-H, Scouts, FFA and
Science Centers, Environmental Clubs.
3. Provide family outdoor programs and
activities – Walk in the Woods, Winter
Adventure, Public Lands Day, etc.
X
X
X
3 Promote Life-long Learning 1. Promote life-long learning at all levels.
X
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MEMBERSHIP Priority Desired Outcomes Tasks 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
1. Increase and diversify
membership.
1. Build support and visibility for EE by
seeking new signatures of stakeholders for
the MOU.
2. Diversify partners to include medical field,
oil and gas industry, agriculture
(chemicals/soils), more wildlife groups, etc.
3. Develop incentives and/or package for
membership.
X
X
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MARKETING Priority Desired Outcomes Tasks 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
1. Engage support and seek
memberships from more
diverse partners.
1. Encourage participation in the Keep North
Dakota Clean contests, Earth Day event,
Environmental and Water Festival, History
Day, etc.
2. Secure or help obtain a governor’s
proclamation for Earth Day, Arbor Day, etc.
X
X
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ND Coalition for Conservation and Environmental Education (C2E2)
2018 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The environmental concerns that face North Dakota now demand that we collaborate on how to maintain a future that is sustainable,
healthy, prosperous, and equitable for this generation and generations to come. Developing and implementing solutions to these
challenges requires an environmentally literate citizenry that has the skills to understand, think critically about, and address existing
and future natural and cultural resource issues.
To achieve our goals, we need the collaborative support and resources of a broad cross-section of the state, including educators and
administrators from the formal and higher education systems; informal educators from agencies and organizations; parents and
community members who understand the needs of their students; and leaders from businesses. We must all invest our very best
efforts and people for the future of our children and for North Dakota’s prosperity and resource sustainability.
This MOU is entered into upon the date of the undersigned (and may be terminated anytime giving 30 days notice in writing) by those
who agree to integrate innovative efforts to help strengthen environmental literacy in North Dakota by:
Providing information, curriculum, resources, and experiences—indoors and outdoors—relative to natural and cultural
resources in North Dakota,
Increasing a culturally sensitive understanding of the diversity and interdependence of people, animals, minerals, energy,
plants, soils, water, and air,
Fostering stewards of all ages with the knowledge that everyone has a responsible role in the conservation and wise use of all
natural and cultural resources,
Collaborating on joint educational opportunities and leadership to facilitate the development and coordination of
environmental education programs and activities, and
Supporting the efforts of C2E2 by designating a liaison to the membership. No member shall be compensated or reimbursed
for their efforts or activities.
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _______________________
Printed Name: _____________________________________ Title: _______________________
Organization: _____________________________________ Telephone: ___________________ Email: ___________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Everyone has a role in producing an environmentally literate citizenry. Help achieve our goals by copying,
signing, and mailing this 2018 MOU to: C2E2, PO Box 782, Bismarck ND 58502.
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Memorandums of Understanding Signed as of January 14, 2019 Number of Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals – 30 Number of Signatures – 39
Barnes County Soil Conservation District Jason Elston, Technician
Shelly Nelson, Supervisor
Diane Olson, Supervisor
Jill Olson, Clerk
Charlene Stenson, Supervisor
Bureau of Reclamation Arden Freitag, Area Manager
Cass County Soil Conservation District Jeff Milner, Operations Coordinator
City of Fargo Jennifer Pickett, Recycling Coordinator
Dakota College at Bottineau Dr. Jerry Migler
Dakota Science Center Dr. Laura Munski, Director
Foster County Soil Conservation District Robert Houge, Chairman
Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery Toni Ganje, Outreach Coordinator
Mayville State University Keith Stenehjem, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Natural Resources Conservation Service Mary E. Podoll, State Conservationist
North Central Education Cooperative Debby Marshall, Executive Director
ND Department of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler, State Superintendent
ND Forest Service Larry A. Kotchman, State Forester
ND Game and Fish Department Greg Link, Chief Conservation and Communication Division
Sherry Niesar, Curriculum Specialist
ND Geological Survey Edward Murphy, State Geologist
ND Parks and Recreation Melissa Baker, Director
ND State Library Mary Soucie, State Librarian
ND State Soil Conservation Committee Barton Schott, Chairman
North Dakota State University Frank Casey, School of Natural Resource Science
Edward DeKeyser, Natural Resources Management
ND State Water Commission Garland Erbele, State Engineer
Northeast Education Services Cooperative Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director
Prairie Waters Education and Research Center Bonita Roswick, Education Specialist
Project Learning Tree Glenda Fauske, Information and Education Coordinator
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Memorandum of Understanding continued
Project WET Tina Harding, Water Resource Education Manager
Red River Valley Education Cooperative Janet O’Hara, Director
River Keepers Christine Holland, Executive Director
Rolette County Soil Conservation District Allen Schlenvogt, Chairman of the Board
State Historical Society of ND Claudia Berg, Director
Erik Holland, Curator of Education
University of Mary Loni Miller, Elementary Education Program Director
University of North Dakota Dr. Douglas C. Munski, Department of Geography
Julie Robinson, Assistant Professor Elementary Science Education
Ryan Summers, Assistant Professor Secondary Science Education
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TIME LINE OF KEY C2E2 ACTIVITIES
January Order Science Fair ribbons; announce NYSC scholarships, collaborate on regional EPA grant opportunities.
February Send out Science Fair ribbons; and promote and help NYSC scholarship applicants, plan summer workshops, promote
KNDC contests, participate in Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Envirothon planning.
March Send annual meeting invite; select NYSC winners; C2E2 members judge Science Fair competitions, participate in the
spring Science & Math Conferences, Home School Conference, and promote summer professional development.
April Hold spring C2E2 meeting, participate in governor’s proclamations for Arbor and Earth Day; and Environmental
Festivals and Zoo Days and hold KNDC awards ceremony.
May Members participate in Arbor Day and community and state clean-up events, and the Envirothon competition.
June Members provide professional development opportunities for teachers and participate in summer institutes.
July Members provide professional development opportunities for teachers and participate in summer institutes.
August Members provide professional development opportunities for teachers and participate in summer institutes.
September Participate in fall Conservation Days, Water Festivals, Eco-Eds and plan for regular fall C2E2 meeting.
October Participate in fall education conferences, festivals, recognition events.
November Hold regular fall C2E2 meeting and hold election of officers for next year.
December Work with NYSC to get ready to promote governor’s scholarships.
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The Coalition for Conservation and Environmental Education in North Dakota does not discriminate in its programs and activities on
the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability,
pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Participating institutions and agencies are equal opportunity providers.
This ELP is available in alternative formats by calling
(701) 228-5422 Information and Education or (701) 328-4833 Education Department.
