Environmental stewardship is taking good care of the Earth’s ecosystems. The Earth and its ecosystems belong to everyone. We all need fresh air, water and good food to survive. The Earth provides these things to us-every moment of every day.
We must responsibly manage our most precious resource -i.e. The Earth- to ensure a cleaner healthier future for all people. Good stewards positively affect the environment. They care for resources in a way that ensures there is no permanent harm. Good stewards work to ensure a cleaner healthier future for all people. Some examples of good stewardship include: creating parks, utilizing renewable or biodegradable resources, using sustainable agriculture and reducing toxins.
In what ways are you a good steward?
How can you become a better steward?
In what ways can your school or home become more environmentally friendly?
Useful Links:
http://www.epa.gov/stewardship/
http://www.nais.org/sustainable/isprogram.cfm?ItemNumber=149707
http://www.environmentalstewardship.org/regionii-greenviewfarms.aspx
Friday, July 23, 2010
Word of the Week: Stewardship
