February 9, 2013
The Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) was created by 1989 Act 299, becoming law in 1990. One of the Board's responsibilities is to award grants for the development, dissemination, and implementation of environmental education programs.
Funded projects have included state-wide initiatives as well as small localized efforts. Audiences served include K-12 public and private school children, members of various youth organizations, classroom teachers and other educators, landowners, park patrons, tourists, government officials, business owners and employees and of course the public.
During the 2013-2014 grant cycle the WEEB will allocate funds in five categories: