Catchafire

To strengthen the quality, reach and viability of journalism across all media to advance public understanding of environmental issues.

The Society of Environmental Journalists is a lively educational community led by professional journalists who cover environment-related issues. Hundreds of journalists and hundreds of others with an interest in media and the environment attend SEJ's news-making annual conference, co-sponsored each year with a distinguished university. Other initiatives include systems for peer support and finding credible sources on deadline, mini-grants for winning projects that are not yet complete, awards to recognize excellence, mentoring and diversity projects, events bringing scientists and journalists together for translating science and telling better stories, and special efforts to educate and raise the visibility of environmental news among industry gatekeepers.