What could better symbolize the interconnection of the world than its oceans? The ocean provides jobs, food, recreation and challenge. It is home to the biggest and smallest of creatures, accessible to millions of humans who sail, surf, swim, dive, and try to harness its power. It is beautiful, dangerous and awesome. World Oceans Day [...]

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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead Donating your precious time obviously benefits nonprofit and voluntary organizations, communities, the environment and society as a whole. But have you considered that volunteering can bring you personal benefits as [...]

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Press release from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business – Amy Spooner The WaterWheel literally lifts a huge burden from the shoulders of women and girls. – Cynthia Koenig Most of us don’t think twice about turning on a faucet and seeing potable water pour out. But for an estimated one billion people [...]

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Is it possible to help and preserve the natural world, without setting a toe outside your door? Perhaps you have some time, Internet access, and a burning desire to make a difference in the world, but your “spare” time is late at night, or you just can’t factor travel into the equation. Many organizations are [...]

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One thing I can think of that can solve issues with sustainability, in any city, is improving communication between everyone on events and various environmental groups. Sounds easy enough in this age, but it’s real action that we are really missing out on. It seems that there is a missing link when it comes to [...]

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By Katie Wedemeyer The first of two articles on Campus Ecology Clubs and how to start one. I hold a degree in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution (EBE) from the University of California, San Diego and having attended a university with such a renowned reputation for science majors, I was disappointed with the lack of opportunities [...]

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An ambitious New Year’s Resolution has yielded UC Davis student, Brennan Bird, some publicity, an iPad and a life lesson. “Waste” is an illusion – a resource in the wrong place. I aim to do all I can to share this value with the world. My name is Brennan Bird and I’m a senior Nature [...]

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Juan Miguel Cruz is 19, a St Croix native, a scholarship student at the University of the Virgin Islands and an SCA intern. But to his friends, he is “Turtle Boy.” He laughs at the moniker. “It’s OK,” he says. Assigned to Christiansted National Historic Site, Buck Island Reef National Monument, and the Salt River [...]

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. Christine Chung Hometown: Woodridge, Illinois Age: 21 SCA Work/Site Location: Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine, and temporarily assigned to Grand Isle, Louisiana, reconnaissance and recovery work Dream job: National Geographic Photographer/Animal Planet Host Favorite book: Secrets of the Savanna by Mark and Delia Owens Favorite movie: Accepted Favorite park: The park [...]

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Imagine tracking black bears through Yellowstone National Park. Creating GIS maps of hallowed Civil War battlefields. Or watching a young child grow wide-eyed as you hand her a spotted salamander. This and more is part of a typical day for interns with the Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s leading provider of hands-on conservation service opportunities [...]

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