The Environmental Education Council (EEC) of Broward County provides a network for developing environmental literacy and education activities and resources.  The EEC networks with local, state, and national agencies and organizations that have a role in environmental education.  The council participates in and organizes special environmental educational programs and events. 

Organizations actively involved in the EEC:

• Allstate Resource Management
• Broward County:

          Environmental Protection Department

          Extension Education – Florida Sea Grant

          Parks and Recreation Division

          Water and Waste Water Services

          Waste and Recycling Services

• Central Broward Water Control District
• International Game Fish Association (IGFA)
• Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital
• School Board of Broward County
• South Florida Water Management District
• SPCA Wildlife Care Center
• The Kids Ecology Corps
• The Science Eye
• Youth Environmental Alliance

For a printable version of the EEC brochure, please click here.

The Environmental Education Council of Broward County, in cooperation with the International Game Fish Association and the South Florida Water Management District sponsors the annual Environmental Educator, Student and Volunteer of the year awards. This ceremony is for elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers as well as administrators and volunteers. The nominees, their families and principals will be invited to attend a reception at that time; winners will be announced during a special program following the reception.

To nominate a teacher, student, administrator or volunteer from your school for this most prestigious award, applications are due to Pat Crawley by May 2, 2008 .

The judging for the environmental educator will include, but is not limited to:

  *Community involvement

  *Focus upon problem solving

  *Diversity of viewpoints/creative instruction

  *Use of the outdoors as a classroom

  *Professional Development

  *Participation in environmental education

  *Skill building as it relates to current environmental issues

Nominations can be sent to Pat Crawley via:

If you have any questions, please call Pat Crawley at 754-323-3759.

To download a copy of the Environmental Educator, Administrator, Student and Volunteer of the Year nomination form, please click here.

This year's Award Ceremony will be at IGFA on October 17, 2008.

Every one of the teachers, students, administrators and volunteers nominated each year has amazing recommendations and deserves to win the Educator, Student, Administrator or Volunteer of the Year award.  They each have an incredible love for the environment in which they all show through their teachings and actions.  All the people they interact with are lucky to have these special environmentalists guiding them, sharing love and respect for the animals and environment, and how each one of them makes a difference!

Students who participate in the various environmental contests are proof that their teachers make an incredible impact on their lives.  The passion that these students possess for the environment is evident in their efforts.  Each student who submitted their artwork, photography or poetry has a talent which they should pursue.  The future of our environment lies in these students' hands!

To view the nominees and winners, click on the appropriate year. 

2004

2005

2006

2007

For more information about the EEC, please contact Pat Crawley, President.