Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
Composting and the Prison Experience
Composting and the Prison Experience By Steve Mahoney Editor’s Note: This blog post was written by an inmate who has worked with several SPP programs during his incarceration. I should…
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Using Worms to Reduce Food Waste at Monroe Correctional Complex!
By Donna Simpson, Administrative Assistant 3 at Monroe Correctional Complex The Monroe Correctional Complex is using worms to reduce food waste disposal costs while also providing a meaningful science and…
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246 Oregon spotted frogs released on September 24th!
246 Oregon spotted frogs released on September 24th! By Graduate Research Assistant Andrea Martin The Sustainability in Prisons Project has been busy this month hosting various media crews, conference attendees,…
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SPP National Conference and SPP In the News
SPP National Conference By Joslyn Trivett and Brittany Gallagher The Washington state segment of a national SPP network conference was a resounding success. Nearly fifty participants from Washington, Oregon, California,…
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New Tilapia Program at Stafford Creek Corrections Center
by Lucienne Guyot, Executive Secretary Correctional Industries and Lyle Morse, Director Correctional Industries Construction is well underway on the greenhouse which will house tilapia at Stafford Creek Corrections Center near…
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SPP National Conference – Washington segment set for September 12th and 13th
SPP National Conference – Washington segment set for September 12th and 13th Developing the SPP National Network by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Conference Coordinator The SPP is excited to host…
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