Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting Ecological Conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
First Place Honey!
Monroe Correctional Complex – Twin Rivers Unit‘s (MCC-TRU) beekeeping program participated in the Evergreen State Fair for the second time this year. They host a booth along with Northwest District Beekeepers…
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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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Another Stellar Year for the Legendary Penitentiary Bee Program
The Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) hosts one of the oldest and best-established beekeeping programs in Washington State Department of Corrections. They have built a professional-size apiary, certified 44 incarcerated men as…
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Garden expansion and delicious prison bananas: Olympic Corrections Center Horticulture Program
Text and photos by Bethany J. Shepler, Green Track Program Coordinator I had the pleasure of visiting Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) in June. I was excited to see all of…
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When Nature Meets Art
For inspiration, students had a variety of high quality images taken from SPP’s various programs to choose from as the subject of their screen prints. In some cases, the students…
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Once a year, SPP reports on all things sustainable happening in Washington State Prisons.