- EnviroScape is one of the 25 demonstration projects selected by the National Forum on Nonpoint Source Pollution (convened by the Conservation Fund and the National Geographic Society).
- EnviroScape models are being used in all 50 states, Central America and Europe by elementary and high schools, universities, community organizations, environmental consulting firms, nature centers, zoos, parks, museums, city, county, state and federal governments, public utilities, corporations, and many soil and water conservation districts.
- In order to maintain accuracy and balance, all EnviroScape units and Users Guides are peer reviewed by up to 30 people, including researchers, environmental experts, teachers, and engineering specialists representing government, academia and private sectors.
- The EnviroScape program currently includes the basic watershed and nonpoint source pollution design of the EnviroScape II model, hazardous waste landscape add-on, wetlands landscape add-on, groundwater component and riparian kit. Landfill, coastal and urban add-ons will be available in 1997.
- EnviroScape News is published bi-monthly for EnviroScape users. The newsletter includes information on new products and services, and highlights successes and tips of EnviroScape users.
- New training videos for each unit of the EnviroScape program have just been released. The training videos give a brief overview of a demonstration, in addition to set-up and cleaning tips.
- The official EnviroScape Contact program has been implemented to identify EnviroScape users in each state who can answer questions about local programs and water issues.
- EnviroScape has been selected for distribution by Wards Science and NASCO, two of the nations leading school science resource distributors.
- The National Association of Elementary School Principals is among the educational organizations promoting EnviroScape to its members.
- EnviroScape was awarded the National Environmental Development Associations' Honor Roll Award in recognition of its creative and balanced educational approach to environmental issues.
- Companies using EnviroScape in community outreach and education programs include: Cargill Inc., Kellogg USA Inc., Coors Brewing Company, and an Amoco Oil Company refinery.
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