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An area between a building and a field that is filled with landscaped plants, trees, and bushes that dips down to collect rainwater.

A bioswale is an aesthetically pleasing green infrastructure option that captures rainwater and runoff that can also be used to create habitats for native species, birds, or other plants; they can also filter out pollutants as they capture water. (Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0)

George Washington University
California was recently flooded with extreme amounts of rainfall, which highlighted the state's struggle to adequately capture and manage the water. 
Hains Point fishing and regulations
Hains Point fishing and regulations
George Washington University
This short documentary explores fishing of the Potomac River in Washington D.C., where regulations allow fishers to consume portion of their catches, despite warnings from local river-keepers. 

(Harrison Watson)

Princeton University
This photo essay explores the conservation accomplishments of the Friends of Roger’s Wildlife Refuge, a New Jersey wetlands preserve home to birds and loved by birders.
Northwestern University
Kailia Nichols reports for Medill News Service on the gas stove controversy and the environmental impacts of an almost ubiquitous kitchen appliance. 
A cliffside dipping down into a blue ocean.

(Tristan Mckenzie/Unsplash License)

Planet Forward Correspondent | Arizona State University
From runoff pollution to drought preparedness, here are four of the most pressing issues facing water in California.
A Tuskegee University representative guides people on a tour of a classroom at Tuskegee University.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack toured Tuskegee University in December, 2022 to announce new environmental funding. (Jacquelyn Carlisle)

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee University is one of several institutions to have recently received major funding to fight climate change and improve agricultural conditions in Alabama. 
Colorado State University
Students at Colorado State University have created the first edition of the NoCo Food Justice Kit, a volume of artwork and educational material that helps fellow students understand food justice issues in Northern Colorado. 
Naomi Ayala, a poet focused on justice.
Naomi Ayala, a poet focused on justice.
George Washington University
A short documentary profiling the life and work of Naomi Ayala, a D.C.-based Puerto Rican poet who explores themes of social and environmental justice in her art. 
A graphic poster for Storyfest 2023 featuring illustrations of Iceland.
Planet Forward
The quality of entries this year was absolutely inspiring. After much deliberating, we’re excited to announce the finalists of this year's competition!
SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry
Through the preparation of a traditional Chinese meal, this video explores the intersection and tension between the values of identity and culture, and the goals of sustainability and conservation. 

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