Blog & Stories
Insights, updates, and stories from the Sustainability in Prisons Project—highlighting conservation programs, education, research, and community impact.
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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The Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly Program Releases Another Butterfly
by Liz Louie, SPP Butterfly Technician Introduction by Lindsey Hamilton, SPP Butterfly Program Coordinator Butterfly technician Elizabeth Louie worked with the Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly (TCB) program at Mission Creek Corrections…
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Working with the Oregon Spotted Frog
Introduction by SPP Frog and Turtle Program Coordinator, Sadie Gilliom. Blog by SPP Frog and Turtle Program Inmate Technician, Mr. Anglemyer. Mr. Anglemyer, the author of the following blog, is…
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SPP’s New Co-Director: Stephen Sinclair
by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager Stephen Sinclair has replaced Dan Pacholke as the Assistant Secretary for the Prisons Division with the Washington State Department of Corrections. With the…
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Team building for native violets at Washington Corrections Center
Written June 11, 2015 Joey Burgess, SPP Ecological Conservation Nursery Coordinator and Graduate Research Assistant All photos by Joey Burgess My first two months working with the Sustainability in Prisons…
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Diving Right In! Zandra Jones shares her experience from the 2015 SPP Summit.
by Zandra Jones, SPP Program and Administrative Assistant On Wednesday April 23rd and Thursday April 24th, 2015, SPP hosted a Washington State Summit at The Evergreen State College (Evergreen). As…
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