EcoNet, A Service of the Institute for Global Communications (IGC)
18 de Boom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107  USA
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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
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-- "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.
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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 <Enter> at the password 
prompt.
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Name ________________________________________________________________
Organization ________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________
Telephone ___________________________________________________________
Major Areas of Interest______________________________________________
ref: crosenberg

For credit card billing only: 
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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?