Abstract
Development of the environmental education in the United States is on a higher stage than that in Japan. In this study, we examine the trend of the environmental education in the United States based on extensive literature. Namely, the following subjects are considered. 1. National policy : (1) Activities of Department of Education related to Environmental Education Act and Education Consolidation and Improvement Act. (2) Activities of Department of Agriculture. 2. State Policy : (1) Environmental education coordinator. (2) Citizen's paticipant to environmental education. (3) Teacher education. In conclusion, we suggest a way for improving the environmental education in Japan. (1) Utilization of information and human resources in environmental organization for environmental administration. (2) Introducing of environmental education intern as preservice teacher education
