Eau Claire EcoTeams
EcoTeams are designed to help people make voluntary changes in the way they interact with the environment. If you’re like many people, you have a vague idea of what you should be doing to reduce your environmental footprint, but you don’t know where to begin. The EcoTeam resources will assist you in translating your desire to do the right thing into a program of environmental action that will make a difference.
How do EcoTeams Work? »
You can do this program either with your household family members or as part of a peer support group of friends, neighbors, co-workers, or members of your faith community or civic organization – an EcoTeam. A good size for an EcoTeam is 5 to 8… »
Green Living EcoTeam »
This workbook specifically takes on climate change at a personal level. The typical American household generates 55,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually, adding up to about 8% of global production of CO2. Through our purchases, we are responsible for another 17%. Compare that to Sweden’s… »
Low Carbon Diet EcoTeam »
This workbook specifically takes on climate change at a personal level. The typical American household generates 55,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually, adding up to about 8% of global production of CO2. Through our purchases, we are responsible for another 17%. Compare that to Sweden’s… »
Journey for the Planet EcoTeam »
This program is ideal for kids from third through fifth grades. Its catchy titles and graphics are sure to appeal to kids of this age as they are led through their journey by an earthworm, a frog, an eagle, a chipmunk and a dolphin. Journey… »
Start an EcoTeam »
Attend an informational/training session. Then choose the members of your group and invite them to a team building meeting, either at your home or a place convenient to all. Everything you need to conduct this meeting is found in the Team Building Guide in the… »
Sustainable Lifestyle Assessment »
The Sustainable Lifestyle Assessment will help you become more aware of the environmental impact of your daily lifestyle choices and determine which actions you wish to take in the program. To get the most value from your participation in this program, please fill out the… »
Supplemental Information »
Here is where you can find information that is not found in the EcoTeam Handbooks. Click on the link below to find places to reuse, reduce, recycle, and eat local in the greater Eau Claire area. Eau Claire Go Green Resource Directory (PDF) _________________________________________________________________________________________________… »
Informational Meeting Dates »
We will hold frequent meetings to explain how the program works. if you wish to convene a group and have us meet with them, contact us. August 20: 6:30-800 PM, UW Extension office, 227 1st Street West, Altoona If you’re interested in starting an EcoTeam,… »
Order Books »
Books for the three EcoTeam programs can be ordered from the Empowerment Institute (www.empowermentinstitute.net), and may also be found on www.amazon.com. We will always attempt to have books for sale at our informational meetings, as well. »
Eau Claire EcoTeam Partners »
Our local EcoTeam project is offered by UW Extension, in partnership with JONAH (Joining Our Neighbors, Advancing Hope), and the Clear Vision Sustainability Task Force. The project is currently funded by grants from the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board, UW Extension, Western District and JONAH. »
EcoTeam Sponsors »
Become a Sponsor We welcome in-kind and monetary donations for Eau Claire EcoTeams and Sustainable Eau Claire. In-kind donations include items that can be used to fill our “goody bags” that we give to Eau Claire EcoTeam members. These items need to have a sustainability… »
