EcoNet, A Service of the Institute for Global Communications (IGC) 18 de Boom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------ voice: (415) 442-0220 fax: (415) 546-1794 WHAT IS ECONET? EcoNet is an international, computer-based communication system committed to serving organizations and individuals who are working for environmental preservation and sustainability. Most importantly, EcoNet is a community of persons using the network for information sharing and collaboration with the intent of enhancing the effectiveness of all environmentally-oriented programs. >From most U.S. cities, you need only make a local phone call. ACCESS VITAL INFORMATION RESOURCES These resources on EcoNet include such data as the Environmental Grantmakers Association's directory of grantmakers, the Sierra Club National News Report, the National Wildlife Federation's Conservation Directory, Global Action Network's federal legislative information, action alerts, and newsletters from around the world. We have made international access even more affordable by establishing partnership relationships with like-minded networks in Canada, England, Sweden, Australia, Nicaragua, and Brazil. EcoNet users can also exchange information with users in the Soviet Union, via the newly-established GlasNet network. These connections also allow our users to be in constant communication with a wide range of internatio- nally active environmental organizations and individuals. Electronic "gateways" allow you to send telex and fax messages nearly anywhere in the world and mail to users on many other electronic systems and most international electronic mail networks. PUBLIC ELECTRONIC CONFERENCES Interactive public conferences on EcoNet let you read and participate in discussions on issues of interest to you. The public conferences focus on a wide range of environmental issues. Among many others, these include: global warming, rainforests, legislative activities, water quality, energy policy, toxics, and environmental education. PRIVATE ELECTRONIC CONFERENCES You may set up a private conference - accessible to a specified group of users of your choice - to prepare a joint paper, to conduct business with your board or with affiliated organizations, or to plan an action or educational campaign. WHY ECONET? -- "EcoNet is a vital part of our information campaign to explain the importance of rainforests and what must be done to preserve them. It also brings the conservation movement together in a network that promotes cooperation and unity." Randy Hayes, Director, Rainforest Action Network .. -- "EcoNet is not simply a data bank of information, it's a data bank of people with information, with whom you can communicate. I'm making connections and meeting colleagues in New Zealand, Australia, France, Great Britain, Denmark and Brazil. I know them because I talk to them with EcoNet." W.J."Rocky" Rohwedder, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies & Planning, Sonoma State University, California. .. HOW MUCH DOES A SUBSCRIPTION COST? EcoNet's rates are among the least expensive telecommunications rates anywhere. For a one-time $15 signup fee, you receive a user manual, your private account and password, and one free hour of off-peak connect time during your first month. A monthly subscription of $10 includes an hour of off-peak connect time each month. (Peak time is Monday - Friday, 7AM-6PM, your local time.) Additional connect time is charged at $5/hour in off-peak hours and $10/hour in peak hours. There is a small charge for users requiring large amounts of online storage. Internet users have 24-hour access to EcoNet for $3/hour. A special access number in Boston provides access at $4/hour. HOW YOU CAN JOIN To get started, fill out this coupon, then send/fax it to us. Or with a credit card you can sign up online (a) from home by having your computer dial (415) 322-0284 (N-8- 1) or (b) from an Internet machine by typing "telnet igc.org". Then type "new" at the login prompt and press at the password prompt. .. Name ________________________________________________________________ Organization ________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________________ Major Areas of Interest______________________________________________ ref: crosenberg For credit card billing only: Name on card __________________________ Expiration date _____________ Acct # _________________________ Signature __________________________ If you prefer to pay by check monthly, send a refundable $50 deposit. May we list your address in our online user directory? May we list your phone number?