Knowledge to Live By
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) provides knowledge to trusted professionals who, with their credibility, amplify messages to national audiences to solve everyday environmental problems. Together, we generate lasting positive change.
History
Chartered by Congress in 1990 to advance environmental knowledge and action, our ultimate goal is to activate environmentally responsible behavior in the general public.
Our strategy is to reach the public through a powerful network of trusted professionals who can help Americans make everyday choices for a healthy life and healthy environment.
Working with a network of health professionals, weathercasters, land managers and teachers our programs reach hundreds of thousands of households and translate in to direct actions, saving millions of dollars as well as reducing energy use, protecting nature, and improving the health of thousands of children.
Our Goals and Signature Programs
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Environmental education in our schools: Core environmental literacy for America's children while improving their overall academic success. Program includes: Classroom Earth and EE Week.
- Environmental education for the adult public: Baseline environmental knowledge for America's adults to increase individual stewardship. Program includes: Earth Gauge (Weather) and National Public Lands Day.
- Environmental education for health professionals: A stronger public health safety net through environmentally educated health care givers. Program: Health & Environment initiative.
- Environmental education for business managers: Training and information to help business managers align corporate environmental values and day-to-day operations through employee education. Program: Business & Environment initiative.
NEEF is carbon neutral through 2010 thanks to Baxter International Inc. Baxter purchased carbon credits through the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX). Through the Exchange, NEEF has eliminated its estimated carbon footprint through offsets through 2010.
NEEF’s energy usage for the four-year period was estimated and Baxter purchased an equivalent investment in renewable energy to offset the estimated carbon footprint. This page has more information on how CCX offsets work.
The Best in America Seal
The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to the members that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. http://www.independentcharities.org/