Wisconsin Administrative Code Environmental Education Board
Wisconsin Administrative Code – Environmental Education Board
The Environmental Education Board is responsible for promoting environmental education in Wisconsin, including funding, grants, and program oversight for schools, non-profits, and other organizations. Its rules are outlined in the Wisconsin Administrative Code, Chapters EE 1 through EE 6.
Chapter EE 1 — Authority and Purpose
Establishes the board’s legal authority under state statutes.
Defines the board’s purpose:
Promote environmental literacy
Encourage environmental education programs
Advise the Department of Natural Resources and other agencies on environmental education matters
Provides definitions for terms used in the chapters, such as:
“Environmental education”
“Grant recipient”
“Program sponsor”
Chapter EE 2 — Board Membership and Meetings
Specifies composition of the board:
Members appointed by the governor
Representation from educators, environmental professionals, and the public
Defines terms of office for board members.
Establishes requirements for board meetings, including:
Frequency (usually at least annually)
Notice requirements
Public participation
Chapter EE 3 — Grant Programs
Outlines rules for applying for and receiving grants:
Eligible applicants (schools, non-profits, government agencies)
Application process and deadlines
Required components of grant proposals
Establishes criteria for funding decisions, including:
Educational value
Environmental impact
Community involvement
Sets requirements for reporting and accountability for grant recipients.
Chapter EE 4 — Program Guidelines
Provides guidance for board-approved environmental education programs.
Defines standards for curriculum, teacher training, and outreach.
Encourages programs that:
Increase environmental literacy
Use experiential, hands-on learning
Promote conservation, sustainability, and stewardship
Chapter EE 5 — Evaluation and Accountability
Requires monitoring and evaluation of funded programs.
Specifies:
Reporting requirements for outcomes
Evaluation methods
Board’s responsibility to use evaluations to improve funding decisions
Chapter EE 6 — Awards and Recognition
Provides for recognition of excellence in environmental education, including:
Certificates or awards for outstanding educators or programs
Public acknowledgement and promotion of successful initiatives
Purpose of the Administrative Code
The Administrative Code ensures that:
Environmental education programs in Wisconsin meet quality and accountability standards.
Board operations are transparent, fair, and consistent.
Funding decisions maximize educational and environmental impact for the state.
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