The youths work on such issues as litter, improper waste disposal, recycling, and vacant lots. The training focuses on increasing students knowledge and understanding of important issues and concepts related to the river, preparing students with the necessary skills to properly investigate and report relevant information about the river, and inspiring students to take action and resolve problems that contribute to the overall deterioration of the river. This project involves families in a coordinated effort to improve the health and quality of life of asthmatics. The work supplements existing clinic services with home visits and educational outreach tailored to the language, level of literacy, and health needs of individual families.
Workers identify and eliminate environmental factors in the home that trigger asthma attacks.
The Narragansett Indian Tribe developed a plan to protect the environment and the health of its members. The tribe hosts a workshop that is a coordinated effort of the tribe, the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District, and the University of Rhode Island. The Active Watershed Management program also includes eight classroom units, three field trips, and a culminating event. The project also includes distribution of a newsletter that highlights environmental hazards. Students from a wide range of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds participate in the program.