Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
LED Retrofits Pay Off
By James Atteberry, Facilities Manager for Washington State Penitentiary and Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Education and Outreach Manager Starting in 2015, Washington State Department of Corrections (WA Corrections) has been…
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Thank you, Fairy Godparents!
Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP) was lucky to receive several year-end donations, most of them from anonymous donors. These gifts are substantial enough that we can fund new scientific equipment…
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Inspiring Students
By SPP Director for Evergreen, Dr. Carri LeRoy While reading a draft of the newsletter this quarter, I was overwhelmed by memories of SPP students past, inspired by SPP students…
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Planning action for Clallam Bay
by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager After months of pre-meetings and scheduling, Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC) hosted two days of Action Planning: deciding next steps to expand SPP…
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Making the most of a waste water lagoon
By Anna Crickmer, PE, Project Manager, Capital Programs, Department of Corrections Photos by Clallam Bay Corrections Center staff Sewage treatment at Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC) is the epitome of…
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Going all-in for LEDs
by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager According to Brian Tinney, Assistant Secretary for the Administrative Services Division, Washington State DOC has purchased 1,353 new LED light fixtures in the…
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