What is ECO Net?
ECO Net (Education, Communication & Outreach Network) is a Puget Sound-wide network that builds
ECO Net (Education, Communication & Outreach Network) is a Puget Sound-wide network that builds
and strengthens relationships among organizations working in Puget Sound
Upcoming Events
ECO Net Documents
ECO Net Statement of Purpose
This is a living document and will be updated as appropriate. Please send any questions or comments to Kristen Cooley
Puget Sound Education and Outreach
Survey Report
Partner newsletter and publications
ECO Net Connections
ECO Net Flickr Group (members-only photo database) | Join Flickr
ECO Net Blog
Can't get information fast enough? Keep up-to-date with posts from Kristen Cooley, Education and Outreach Manager for the Puget Sound Partnership. Providing you with in-depth and easily skimmable updates on activities around Puget Sound.
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Local ECO Networks to Connect with
12 Local ECO Networks have been formed and are meeting on a regular basis to collaborate and coordiante efforts to provide education, communication and outreach on environmental issues for their area. New members interested in getting involved are encouraged to contact the local
ECO Net coordinator.
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Rather than a “top-down” initiative, this network is a collaboration, drawing on the combined experience and community-level knowledge of existing networks and efforts to increase...
- public awareness
- public involvement
- Individual stewardship
Can I join?
If you answer “yes” to the following three questions you should definitely join ECO Net!
- Are you affiliated with an organization/school that is involved with education or outreach
of environmental themes in Puget Sound?
- Are you a teacher, program coordinator, volunteer, or other staff person involved with
providing education or outreach in Puget Sound? - Do you want to work with others towards saving Puget Sound by improving and
increasing the coordination, communication, and partnering between education and
outreach providers in Puget Sound?
How do I join?
Fill out the “Join ECO Net” form and wait for confirmation.
What are the benefits?
- Access to a database/network of other education and outreach providers in Puget Sound
- Your organization will have the option to be included in a search engine for volunteer and
education opportunities by the public on the Partnership’s website - Receive updates, information, and resources directly from the Puget Sound Partnership on Action Agenda progress
- Be a part of the ECO Net Summit and following “Coordination Days” around the Sound in early 2009
- As an ECO Net member you will have access to our members-only Flickr group ( http://www.flickr.com/groups/econet/) and discussion boards. A collection of photographs and videos provided by members for members. Flickr images from the ECO Net group can be used for presentations, newsletters, brochures and other educational materials to aid in the preservation and recovery of Puget Sound.