Project Wild

April 1, 1985 Resolutions

Number: 1985-21

WHEREAS, conservation of our natural resources and the protection of environmental quality are major public concerns; and

WHEREAS, an informed citizenry which has the skills, knowledge, and commitment to make wise personal and social decisions concerning utilization of natural resources and environmental quality protection is essential to meeting these concerns; and

WHEREAS, the schools of the nation have an important obligation to provide students at all levels with appropriate instruction which will help them develop an informed conservation ethic; and

WHEREAS, the Western Regional Environmental Education Council, in cooperation with the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and with the support of a number of conservation associations including the National Wildlife Federation, has produced an excellent supplementary curriculum guide and teacher training program titled Project WILD emphasizing wildlife conservation; and

WHEREAS, Project WILD has been endorsed by a number of professional education societies, and is now used effectively in 33 states;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual meeting assembled March 14-17, 1985, in Arlington, Virginia, hereby:

  1. endorses Project WILD as one of the most comprehensive, and effective conservation education programs in the nation;
  2. commends the Western Regional Environmental Education Council and the Project WILD Steering Committee for the high degree of professional integrity they have demonstrated in continuously evaluating the program, accepting reasonable and intelligent recommendations for modification, and acting on them promptly when warranted;
  3. urges responsible conservationists and conservation organizations to indicate publicly their support for Project WILD;
  4. urges teachers, school administrators and other appropriate agencies and individuals to continue using the materials, attending workshops, and expanding the coverage of Project WILD.

It is further recommended that copies of this resolution be sent to the Governors and chief state school officers of all 50 states.