News and Reminders
Scouting America National Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Subcommittee

2025 National Outdoor Conference

• September 17-21 at Philmont
• Pre-conference courses Sept 14-17
• Join fellow Scouters and outdoor enthusiasts from across the country to learn new methods, share ideas, and check out the latest in outdoor gear and programs.
• More information

Virtual COEA Training

• Sundays, May 4th & 18th
  You must attend both
• 1:30–6:30 Central time Both days
• Register: Send your Name, Scouting America ID#, Council and Unit # to roundtable@scouting-oec.org with the subject line "COEA Training"

Website Moved

OutdoorEthics-BSA.org has moved to Scouting-OEC.org. Old links and emails should forward (for a limited time) - Please update your links.
If you find any problems, please email details to webmaster@scouting-oec.org.

Annual OE Survey

Council Outdoor Ethics Advocates

Please submit your 2024 Progress Survey

This data, tracking our progress getting the OE message out to scouting, is very useful to the OEC Committee.

(Even if your council doesn't have an active Outdoor Ethics Advocate, please have someone fill out the survey.)

2024 Survey Form

Annual OE Contacts Verification

Thanks! to all of you who have been making progress.

• Get Your Key and bring up your OEA Tools webpage.
• View your OE Contacts list and instructions.
• Contact each person to determine if they are still active.
• Mark them as Verified or other status.
• Report any COEA changes or email/phone/address updates.

Distinguished Conservation Service Award

• DCSA Promotional Video
• Program Information (on Scouting America Website)
• DCSA Advisor Training
  (Login to my.scouting.org first, then click this link.)
• Toolbox for Council Conservation Committees (scroll down to middle of page)

Scouting for Clean Waterways

By participating in Scouting For Clean Waterways, you can help address the critical issue of "Aquatic Trash" and make a positive difference in your communities and beyond. (Facebook)

Virtual Roundtables

Join us for our 2025 Roundtables

May - The American Conservation Movement and the Arts
Wednesday, May 14, 7:00pm Central

More Information & Registration
Archive of past Roundtables

Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Courses

Please see our list of 2025 courses.

(Submit your application to Host a Level 2 Instructor course.)

Dan Howells Memorial Fund & Scholarships

This fund honors Dan's lifelong commitment to Leave No Trace and Scouting.

• Please Donate
• Apply for a Scholarship

Outdoor Ethics Advocate Tools

Contact Lists

 

Annual Report

COEAs - Submit, View and update your Annual Report

OEC Zone Coordinators - View summary and details for your Councils

 

Outdoor Ethics Event Reporting

COEAs - Would you like an easy way for you and your Instructors to track your OE teaching activities?
Would you like to simplify your Annual Reporting?

Check out our new OE Event Reporting.

Get Your OEA Tools Key