Programs
Environmental Awareness
Why Environmental Awareness?
The Texas PTA is working to promote environmental awareness initiatives that unite parents, students, teachers and campus administrators in an effort to protect children and their environment. Environmental awareness is often associated with term sustainability, which means the capacity to endure. Many of the habits and systems we have created are unsustainable, and developing sustainable use of natural resources will require collaboration and education. Sustainable systems apply to living conditions, economies, technology and individual behaviors that conserve natural resources. It is important for our children to understand their role in environmental stewardship because a sustainable and clean environment contributes directly to student success and well being.
Environmental Priorities
- Air Quality
- Children in Nature
- Hazardous Waste and Pollution
- Resource Conservation
- Waste Minimization and Recycling
- Water Protection
Program Resources
Environmental Resources
2011 - 2012
Water is absolutely essential to the survival of our society; however, choices are made every day, by both individuals and businesses alike, that could potentially harm or deplete our most precious resource.
While almost 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with water, only .003% is fresh and unpolluted. With our rapid population increase, along with the current effects of an extreme drought, it is important to identify and implement new strategies that will help ensure our water supply is clean and plentiful for generations to come.
Students are invited to step up to the One World Challenge, and create a solution to address the protection and conservation of our water resources.
Student Forms
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