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7 EPA J. 1 (1981)

handle is hein.journals/epajrnl7 and id is 1 raw text is: United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Public Awareness (A-107) Washington DC 20460 Volume 7 Number 1 January 1981 SEPA JOURNAL Douglas M. Costle, Administrator Joan Martin Nicholson, Director, Office of Public Awareness Charles D. Pierce, Editor Truman Temple, Associate Editor John Heritage, Managing Editor Chris Perham, Assistant Editor Articles EPA is charged by Congress to protect the Nation's land, air and water systems. Under a mandate of national environmental laws focused on air and water quali- ty, solid waste management and the control of toxic substances, pesticides, noise and radiation, the Agency strives to formulate and implement actions which lead to a compatible balance be- tween human activities and the ability of natural systems to sup- port and nurture life. Photo credits: National Park Service; Docu- merica; U.S. Department of Energy, Jack Schneider; Sandia Laboratories; U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, John 0. Dean; Smith- sonian Institution, Chesapeake Bay Center for Environmental Studies, Anneke Davis; World Health Organization, T. S. Santyan; National Aquarium In Baltimore; Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences; Center for Environ- mental Education; Mike Cohen; Agency for International Develop- ment; United Nations/Food and Agriculture Organization; Jane and Don Kellogg; Philadelphia Inquirer/Gerard C. Benene. Front and Back Covers: Illustration by Betty Fraser for National Park Service publication Everglades Wildguide about the wonders of Everglades National Park in Florida. Made available by the Park Service's Division of Publications. (See P. 29) Design Credits: Robert Flanagan, Donna Kazaniwsky and Ron Farrah. Environment Education, And Technology 2 EPA Administrator Douglas Costle discusses the need for a better education in environ- mental management. Looking At The Whole 4 A distinguished ecologist, Eugene P. Odum, deplores the fragmentation of environmental education and urges a broader approach. An Earth Ethic 6 Thomas L. Kimball of the National Wildlife Federation suggests ways that private organizations can popularize environmental information. UNESCO's Efforts In Environmental Education 8 William B. Stapp discusses measures taken to help people around the world understand environment. Considering The Connections 11 Joan Nicholson, Director of the EPA Office of Public Awareness, warns that society must relate environmental quality to other questions or suffer grave consequences. The EPA Journal is published monthly, with combined issues July-August and November-Decem- ber, by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Use of funds for printing this periodical has been approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Training And Manpower In Environmental Quality 14 Don Cook of EPA's Office of Exploratory Research discusses the workforce needed to man- age environmental problems. Learning On The Chesapeake 16 The Chesapeake Bay Center for Environmental Studies is using novel methods to teach ecology. A New Approach To Environmental Education 19 Edward W. Weidner, Chan- cellor of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, de- scribes the problem-oriented approach to studies at his institution. Igniting The Public Conscience 22 Lord Eric Ashby, world-famous British scientist, asks if it is morally defensible to use shock tactics to alert the public to environmental dangers, and comes up with a provocative answer. Views expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect EPA policy. Con- tributions and inquiries should be addressed to the Editor (A-107). Waterside Mall, 401 M St., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. No per- mission necessary to reproduce contents except copyrighted photos and other materials. Subscription: $12.00 a year, $1.20 for single Wild In Philadelphia 24 Eco-shows produced by the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences help students learn the fundamentals of ecology. EPA's Role In Educating Youth 26 Mattie Montgomery describes how EPA informs youth about environmental problems. Alligators And the World 29 A brief survey of the ways that various nature centers are helping the public to understand the intricate web of life. EPA, Guam And Environmental Education 30 A report on how EPA is work- ing to keep this beautiful Pacific island free of pollution. The Greening Of The Gray Panthers 32 Recycling the talents of older Americans into public interest work, including environmental awareness, is the mission of an outstanding woman, Maggie Kuhn. copy, domestic; $15.00 if mailed to a foreign address. No charge to employees. Send check or money order to Superintendent of Docu- ments, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 Text printed on recycled paper. Departments Almanac 33 Update 36 News Briefs 40 People 34 Around the Nation 38

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