The problem of forming an environmentally responsible public consciousness on the example of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Khabarovsk Territory

In the present work examines the problem of ecology and the relevance of the formation of a new form of public ecological consciousness. The work uses methods of analysis, synthesis, systematization, generalization. Information is provided on the problem of water pollution in the Khabarovsk Territory. The article describes the activities of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Khabarovsk Territory on the formation of an environmentally responsible consciousness of the population when involving it in eco-volunteer activities, provides data on other ongoing events and their information support. An overview of the quantitative indicators of the campaign «Water of Russia» for five years in the Khabarovsk Territory is made. According to the authors, the annual increase in the number of eco-volunteers in the Khabarovsk Territory suggests that holding environmental actions effectively affects the formation of environmental awareness of the public. It was noted that the implementation of environmental programs in the field of education, science and business will help to respond to environmental challenges in modern society. The authors believe that systematic and systematic work is needed to form an ecological culture and consciousness of the population. Such work is feasible in educational events, promotional campaigns and PR projects with the support of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Khabarovsk Territory.