It is the mission of DEEP to cultivate quality environmental education programs to be implemented into the school system. These programs will provide hands-on, engaging field experiences, increase local knowledge through multiple field trips, raise awareness of local, regional, and global environmental issues as well as encourage students to create innovative solutions to an issue of choice. The mission of DEEP is to also go beyond the classroom and improve the environmental awareness and practices of all locals including, but not limited to, business personnel, agriculturalists, and educators.  It is the aim of DEEP to build sound environmental practices at all ages and education levels to combat the current environmental issues at hand.