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Facing global issues with community based work

The West End of Providence was a treasure trove of potential when I first walked through it, vacant lots occupied every street, curbs were wide and dilapidated and unused impervious surfaces were abundant: the ideal community for green infrastructure. My imagination ran wild; I would walk around and envision small rain gardens or massive pedestrian refuges in the streets.

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Feet First on Water

Recently, I had the pleasure of working with a group of fifth graders at the IB School in West Hartford, CT who had chosen to study water issues. They invited me to address some tough questions - “Why should we save water when we have plenty of clean water? How does this help those who are without adequate water supplies? Will using more or less water in West Hartford make any difference?
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Sustainable Groundwater Management in California Depends on You!

Clean Water Fund, in partnership the Union of Concerned Scientists and Community Water Center has released its first guide to California groundwater planning. Collaborating for Success follows the passage of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), and provides a roadmap for local agencies to ensure that communities, environmental advocates, tribes and other stakeholders are effectively engaged in local groundwater management efforts.
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The Interns of Clean Water

The Interns of Clean Water

By Adriana Diaz, Florida Intern The interns of Clean Water come from all parts the country, working together to protect our environmental well-being and quality of life. These interns work in offices in every region of the nation. We have students engaged in this
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