Mission & Vision
last updated
Jan 04, 2010
Mission & Vision statements
Mission
Our Mission is to optimize environmental education for everyone who lives, learns, works, and plays in Washington State—to create thriving environments for schools, communities, and businesses.
Vision
The link between education, the environment, economy and social justice will be widely understood and applied leading to the increased health and vitality of Washington’s citizens, communities and businesses, with the following specific outcomes:
- The quality of education will improve as environmental and sustainability education are integrated fully and employed as the norm in Washington State more.
- Representation of diverse cultural and professional backgrounds will be the norm within environmental education and other professions serving the goal of a sustainable society.
- Natural places will be valued and natural resources will be thoughtfully utilized with future generations in mind.
- Research will track and report the impact of environmental education resources, training and programs on the decisions, behaviors and livelihoods of learners and leaders.