E3 Endorsements
“I believe E3 Washington is a nation-leading effort to build community level engagement for critical innovations in public and private education.”
—Dr. Peter Senge, President of the Society for Organizational Learning at the MIT Sloan School of Management
“I speak for me; I cannot speak for the school district. I see work of E3 as critical to coordinating and dissemimating information to a broad array of parties attempting to implement "programs" to nurture and sustain our planet's dwindling resources. ”
—Paul Grubbs, Director/Teacher, Phoenix Alternative School
“I attended your forum in 2007 at the Suquamish Conference Center. You have great vision we can all share, and your website really helps!!! ”
—William Looney, Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance (KCAA)
“This is a fabulous program!”
—Lora Lea Misterly, Director, Quillisascut Farm School
“E3 recognizes that a sustainable future is dependant upon a good Education, a vibrant Economy and a healthy Environment. E3 is like a 3 legged stool, it maintains balance and stability. The omission of one or more of the components results in an eccentric and short sighted approach to the future. My parents got a farm on the tail-end of Homestead Act. E3 has stewardship at it’s heart; E3 mirrors the values I learned as a kid on the farm, you can’t sacrifice tomorrow for what you want today.”
—Stephen Coleman, High School Teacher, High Tech High, Quincy
“Let us all work together for a sustainable future.”
—Daniel Hull, Executive Director, Nisqually Reach Nature Center
“Thank you for what you provide the educational and environmental education community.”
—Lia Wetzstein, Instructional Supervisor, University of Washington Tacoma
“The time is now for us to revitalize education to educate our children around these vital issues and include them in creating real and meaningful solutions.”
—Susie Richards, Co-Director, Service, Education & Adventure (SEA), Coupeville, WA
“E3 is providing a great service in helping individuals, schools, non-profit organizations, and other environmental education stakeholders in Washington State to share ideas, activities, inspiration, and other vital resources. ”
—Kenneth O'Brien, MS (Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center)
“ Congratulations to all my fellow E3'ers for all the E3 achievements, and thank you for being open to learning from the traditions of our tribal ancestors and the many lessons they have to convey.”
—Steve Robinson, Policy Analyst-Education, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
“Wow...you have created a relevant plan and valuable resource for the larger EE community. I look forward to seeing this all develop. ”
—Gala Miller, Executive Director, Columbia Springs
“Impressed with the organizational purpose and goals and think the social networking aspect of the website is top drawer. Thanks ”
—Tom Hulst, Consultant
“E3 Washington is one of the most comprehensive environmental education resources I've ever seen. Many people in Washington are working on one or more aspects of our environmental and sustainability challenges. E3 shows everyone the breadth and depth of thought and action in communities all over the state. Furthermore, E3 is visionary in that it shows action plans for 13 important sectors in our state, each of which is the result of much collaborative work and visioning that is ongoing. This is a resource for everyone.”
—David A. Greenwood, Associate Professor; Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education, WSU
“E3 has stated goals and purpose that align well with the Girl Scout mission. Building life long learners, contributing to community, becoming an acting Global citizen, and joining co-creators for tomorrow has been a part of the organizations development. Girl Scout camp properties welcome the opportunity to partner with other youth organizations to provide non formal educators in the field, and also build stronger community bonds that can make a difference for tomorrow. Thank you for fostering a community wide circle for the strength of the future for Washington youth and citizens. The network potential here is amazing, and certainly a win/win for Washington.”
—Denise Mahnke, Camp Programs & Outside Use Manager, Girl Scouts of Western Washington
“E3 is an excellent organizational tool for practicing the Golden Rule between generations.”
—Representative Maralyn Chase, WA State Legislature
“This roadmap to a sustainable Washington represents the collective thinking of THOUSANDS of leaders across the state: just astounding! E3 is a vision we all helped to create. Let's make it happen.”
—Tim Stetter, Program Manager,University of Washington Educational Outreach
“As a participant in the E3 process, E3 Washington to me is a tremendous achievement. I believe it is the perfect example of how people of different professions, cultures, and regions can come together to create a common vision and achieve common goals. I believe the E3 plan and interactive website plan provide an opportunity for real collaboration, teamwork and networking. Join E3 today. Find an online community; interact with your peers across sectors and across regions. Learn and grow, tell your story, share resources and stay informed!””
—Justine Asohmbom, Puget Sound Education Coordinator, Washington Department of Ecology
“E3 Washington is the rare intersection between ecological awareness and a living democracy.”
—Frances Moore Lappe, author of "Diet for a Small Planet"
“E3 is a groundbreaking social network that will help people connect to ensure that environmental and sustainability education touches every citizen in Washington State. Based on my graduate research that focused on knowledge networks at the United Nations, I think there are several reasons why E3 is well-positioned for success: 1. Goals & Plan - E3 members collaborated on a plan to accomplish a common set of goals so there is statewide buy-in. 2. Cross Sector Integration - Education, government, business, citizens and other sectors are working together. 3. Geographic Reach - Local communities, counties, and statewide agencies are members of the network. 4. Success Stories - E3 will publish model programs and share positive outcomes.” ”
—Pamela Kilborn-Miller Social Network Strategy & Project Management Consultant- Global Foundations, Corporations, and Nonprofit Organizations, Former Program Manager on MSN Home Page at Microsoft
“E3 is an outstanding and fully engaging environmental education program that everyone should support. Environmental education is a critically important part of our common future. It is about stewardship and sustainability. It is about the economy as well because the economy IS the environment. From this time forth prosperity and livable employment is about sustainability. It is about clean energy and environmental technology. It is about respecting our Mother Earth and about having a workforce educated to embrace the jobs of the future.”
—Steve Robinson, Policy Analyst-Education, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
“The importance of sustainability on all levels comes with great personal responsibility. Let's join together and do our best to live, educate and become a community that 'walks its talk.' .”
—Rose Perry, Dog Training Consultant/Coach, Rose's Dog Training & Pet Care
“I just experienced the beautiful E3 executive map for the first time. Congratulations! You have put together a compelling and inspiring visual that captures all we are trying to do. I want you to know that I (and no doubt many others) appreciate the result! Thank you, thank you, thank you, for your wonderful work!”
—Daniel J. Sherman, Ph.D., University of Puget Sound
“E3 Washington gives all of us a way to work together for a more sustainable future.”
—Saul Weisberg, Executive Director, North Cascades Institute