National Geographic's
Geography Action!

You're invited to take part in Geography Action!, an annual conservation and awareness program designed to educate and excite people about our natural, cultural, and historic treasures. Join the National Geographic Society in protecting our greatest resource - the Earth-by "taking action" with hands-on conservation activities. Geography Action! starts each spring, and culminates during Geography Awareness Week, in November, when the results of how people "took action" will be posted online. To view past Geography Action! activities, visit our archive http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/ga82.html .

*This year Geography Action! Highlights rivers. People and rivers are connected on many levels. Rivers provide our drinking water, nourish our agriculture, and support many endangered species. When we use rivers, we alter the course and balance of river systems, and threaten the future of one of our most important natural resources. Take action for rivers today, for the sake of the future. Then celebrate rivers during Geography Awareness Week, November 11-17. When you open the web site listed below, be sure to check out the interactive river system. It's not only cool, it's informative and educational. www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction .

*Ninth Annual National Report Card on Environmental Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behavior The latest results of the National Environmental Education and Training Foundation (NEETF) survey conducted by Roper Starch Worldwide indicates 95% of adult Americans believe that environmental education should be taught in our K-12 schools. The reason for this support runs deeper than originally thought. There are numerous benefits that adults see children receiving from environmental education programs. Most adults also think that they themselves should have improved access to environmental education at home and in the workplace. This is the good news!

The 2000 survey confirms that widespread environmental illiteracy persists. A majority of the public still does not know the leading causes of problems such as water pollution, air pollution and solid waste. This is the bad news. However, this is not reflected in most peoples' attitudes. In fact, there is increasing public concern about pollution of the environment. Americans do endorse government programs to protect water and air from pollution.

*Kids Take Action
This web site has activities on all types of recycling programs and information for kids from the American Forest and Paper Association. One feature of the site lists 20 ways to reuse a paper grocery bag. Check it out! http://www.afandpa.org/Template.cfm?Section=Home&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=6432

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