Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
The Magic of Caring for Turtles
By William Angelmyer, former SPP Turtle Technician and current student at The Evergreen State College. Photos by SPP staff unless otherwise noted. Bill worked as a Turtle Technician for SPP…
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Peer education created by and for incarcerated gardeners
Introduction to Aquaponics by Emerico I first became interested in aquaponics after reading a few articles and watching some educational television programs. I was working on the gardening crew at…
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Wastewater Treatment at Olympic Corrections Center Continues to Impress
Text and Photos by Bethany J. Shepler, Green Track Program Coordinator Olympic Corrections Center (OCC)’s wastewater treatment plant is among the best in the state. The Department of Ecology (DOE) has…
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Turtle Release Day for Cedar Creek
Unless otherwise noted, text and photos by Bill Anglemyer, Evergreen student and former Turtle Technician. With the technicians responsible for their rehabilitation, on April 10th, ten turtles made their way…
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Origin Story of a Compost Program
Text and photos by Erica Benoit, SPP Environmental Workshop Series Coordinator Note: please be aware that at least one individual featured in this story and in these images has victims…
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Turtles Arrive at Cedar Creek
Text and photos by Marisa Pushee, Ecological Conservation Coordinator. Ten western pond turtles have arrived at Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC). Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Biologist, Emily…
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