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Daniel Clancy

President, Wisconsin Technical
College System

"As the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) celebrates its centennial in 2011, we look with excitement to our future.  Over our next hundred years, Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges will further their strong history as a doorway to better opportunities and higher wages that help Wisconsinites improve our quality of life including protecting our incredible natural resources.  The technical colleges’ emphasis on developing and offering programs that benefit Wisconsin, such as new renewable energy and green technologies programs and incorporating green practices and principles into existing programs and facilities, has always been—and will always be—at the core of the WTCS mission.  We are proud to work as a partner with the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board in our efforts to offer education and training that protects the future of Wisconsin’s natural resources."

Tony Evers

Superintendent, Wisconsin Department
Public Instruction

"I thank the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) for their continuing efforts to build an environmentally literate citizenry. The board has worked tirelessly with the state’s No Child Left Inside Coalition to complete the state’s first Environmental Literacy Plan. This plan ensures that every child will graduate with the environmental skills and knowledge needed to build Wisconsin’s economy and a sustainable future. The plan pays special attention to creating more opportunities to get children outside, it suggests pathways for districts to develop K-12 innovative environmental education programs, and it provides the context for sustaining environmental literacy.

Of course, environmental literacy is grounded in our state’s history. John Muir, Aldo Leopold and Gaylord Nelson are only a few examples of the individuals that have provided a lasting legacy of helping the people of Wisconsin understand that environmental stewardship and environmental literacy is important to the future of our state. Through its efforts and its grant funding activities, WEEB carries on the environmental stewardship traditions of our state and is helping build a sustainable future for all students and citizens in Wisconsin."

Kevin Reilly

President, University of Wisconsin System

"The UW System is proud to promote environmental education in its many forms, fulfilling society’s growing need for “sustainability-literate” college graduates. These educated citizens will be the next generation of scientists, engineers, planners, and business and government leaders destined for careers in the public and private sector of the emerging green economy. Wisconsin will increasingly rely on these highly qualified workers to develop the innovative, sustainable practices of the future.  They will be critical to enhancing our state’s economic strength, improving the health of our environment, and creating more livable communities. 

The Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) is one of the state’s most credible – and incredible – sources of education and research-based information, empowering people with the knowledge they need to preserve Wisconsin’s precious natural areas. The UW System strongly shares and supports WEEB’s commitment to this vital cause."

Cathy Stepp

Secretary, Department of Natural Resources

"The Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources has a proud tradition of teaching children and adults about Wisconsin's natural resources as well as providing opportunities for people to get outside and enjoy nature. Protecting our state's natural resources requires the help of all our citizens. The Wisconsin Environmental Education Board provides leadership and resources to help educate citizens of all ages about the environment. I support the Board's efforts in helping all of us become knowledgeable stewards of the environment."