Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
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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What is the goal for tomorrow?
By Christian Betancourt , Student and Teaching Assistant at Grays Harbor College Christian Betancourt was one of the first speakers during the day-long Pathway to Reentry event at Stafford Creek…
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Pathways to Successful Re-Entry
Text by Bethany Shepler, SPP Green Track Program Coordinator On April 16th, Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC) hosted a re-entry event called Pathways to Reentry. This event was different than most for…
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Sticking with Success
Text by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Education and Outreach ManagerPhotos by Joslyn Rose Trivett and Bethany Shepler Note: please be aware that three individuals featured in this story have victims…
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Sages in Cages
By Stacy Chen, a first-year undergrad at Duke University. Ms. Chen took an interest in SPP’s work after attending a talk by Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, in which she described bringing…
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Fine Tuning Aquaponics at Cedar Creek
Photos and text by Marisa Pushee, SPP Ecological Conservation Coordinator. The aquaponics system at Cedar Creek Corrections Center (CCCC) received a new lease on life this winter. With assistance from…
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