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Publications/Resources - Youth

KIDS

TEENS

  • Air
    Learn about different air pollutants & air pollution issues.
  • Waste & Recycling
    Our trash & discarded chemicals have to go somewhere, so reduce, reuse, & recycle.
  • Water
    Learn how water is polluted, treated, and protected.
  • Conservation
    You can learn about different types of conservation and find out how to prevent pollution.
  • Your Neighborhood
    Learn about local air & water pollution, where your trash goes, & more.
  • Ecosystems
    You can learn about different ecosystems and strategies for restoring them.
  • Health & Safety
    You can learn how pollution affects your body and how to reduce your exposure.

STUDENTS

  • Environmental Club Projects
    Here you’ll find science activities to do at home or at school.
  • Careers, Internships, & Scholarships
    An electronic magazine for kids in grades 4-8 and created by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
  • Environmental Youth Awards
    Students complete projects that help preserve the earth and clean the environment. Learn about awards you can earn.
  • Fun Activities
    Check out these pages and you’ll find exciting games that can teach you more about the environment.
  • Ecosystems
    Learn the principles of energy soil and water conservation and ways to prevent pollution.
  • Air
    Find out more about what causes air pollution, and how you can help prevent it!
  • Environmental Basics
    Is the environment a mystery to you?  Here you’ll find background information on many environmental issues. Explore the areas that interest you the most.
  • In Your Neighborhood
    What’s happening in your neighborhood and community? You can research local environmental issues and find out how you can get involved in protecting your community.
  • Human Health
    A clean environment can help you stay healthy and strong. Learn how you can protect your health.
  • Waste & Recycling
    Discover the world of things we leave behind. Our waste, garbage, junk, trash, and glop must go somewhere.
  • Water
    Water is essential for life on Earth. Here you can learn how water is polluted, treated, and protected.
  • Conservation
    You can learn the principles of energy soil and water conservation. You can also learn ways to prevent pollution and practice environmental stewardship.