The purpose of this publication is to stimulate interest in nontraditional environmental education (EE) research that has escaped the attention that such a growing body of works deserves. Abstracts of masters theses and doctoral dissertations in this volume include: (1) descriptions and development plans for EE areas; (2) studies dealing with camps and parks; (3) examinations of the effectiveness of different forms of media; (4) research dealing with pupils; (5) research on the training, attitudes, and behavior of teachers; (6) research dealing with citizens' attitudes and involvement; (7) descriptions of special EE efforts in metropolitan areas; (8) studies dealing with EE in other countries; and (9) studies dealing with the administration of EE programs. Also included in this volume is an index to past volumes and a directory of graduate programs in environmental education and communication organized by state. (CW)