Environmental Education Commission

Environmental Awareness Art & Language Arts Contest Winners Announced!

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 11th Annual Environmental Awareness Student Art & Language Arts contest!

Please visit our Environmental Awareness Art & Language Arts Contest page for the list of winner.

Louisiana Environmental Literacy (ELP) DRAFT

The Louisiana Environmental Literacy Plan Sub-Committee is pleased to announce the release of the DRAFT Louisiana Environmental Literacy Plan (ELP) for public comment. The draft ELP is posted below.

The ELP Sub-Committee will accept public comments on the draft plan until May 31, 2013.

Comments are to be sent to Venise Ortego at vortego@wlf.la.gov.

Professional Development Opportunity

We are pleased to announce a new professional development workshop for educators in EPA Region 6 States!

Quantifying Debris, a marine debris workshop to be held on June 27-29, 2013, is open to educators from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. See application and additional information below.

2013 LEEC Grant Finalists Announced

We are pleased to announce the finalists for our 2013 Grant Program!

Please visit our Grants Opportunities page for the list of finalists.

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Louisiana Environmental Education Commission's Mission Statement

The LEEC's mission is to create a comprehensive and balanced environmental education initiative that results in a literate citizenry who will make informed decisions to effectively solve existing problems, prevent new ones and maintain a sustainable environmental for future generations. Whether you are a teacher, student, parent, business representative, college or university faculty member, or interested citizen we applaud your interest in environmental education and hope you will find this site resourceful. We strive to achieve a high quality environmental education infrastructure in Louisiana that will enable our citizens to have basic knowledge about environmental issues, programs, technology and natural resources.