Wisconsin Women Forward for Environmental Education

Women have played a strong role in shaping Wisconsin’s conservation tradition and its legacy of environmental leadership.  In this tradition, women of distinction have joined together in the Wisconsin Women Forward for Environmental Education to advance the field of education and ensure that Wisconsin’s future is strong and resilient. We envision a healthy and diverse society, built on thriving cities and farms, good jobs, and the living legacy of natural beauty and abundance in our forests, prairies, lakes and rivers.

We believe Wisconsin’s future will be more vibrant and prosperous if it is built by a society that respects the natural world and understands our dependence on a healthy environment for our prosperity and quality of life. We know that the wellbeing of our people and the strength of our economy are directly linked to the vitality of the land and waters and the very air we breathe.

We believe that learning is a life-long pursuit, and that Wisconsin’s educational system can be a global model for education that forms the foundation of a healthy democracy and a sustainable world.  Forward-thinking education will prepare citizens for the challenges of tomorrow, not yesterday.  As we face climate change, shortages of fresh water, mass extinctions, and a rising tide of health issues tied to the environment, we know that finding solutions will require imagination, skills, a commitment to excellence, and the courage to act.  Our leaders must be equipped with problem-solving skills that transcend disciplines and address systemic challenges. And, their leadership must be grounded in a love for the place that is Wisconsin.  Then, truly, we can move ever forward for Wisconsin and her people.