Nestled in the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska, Tongass National Forest is a crown jewel of America’s public lands. As the largest national forest in the United States, it spans 17 million acres of pristine ecosystems, from ancient Sitka spruce and western hemlocks Read More
Strategic communication is essential in creating inclusive, transparent, and community-centered educational policies. San Diego County Office of Education’s (SDCOE) Equity Blueprint for Action is a powerful example of how thoughtful, culturally responsive communication can support equity in education. The Equity Blueprint initiative Read More
Effective environmental reform requires more than engineering—it demands meaningful communication, community trust, and cross-sector collaboration. The Camden Collaborative Initiative (CCI) led by the City of Camden, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Camden County, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, and over 60 other Read More
Louisville, Kentucky, historic zoning decisions and industrial activity have contributed to stark disparities in air quality, land use, and public health. To confront this, the Louisville Metro Government created a localized Environmental Justice (EJ) Screening and Mapping Tool, designed to visualize environmental Read More
Unclaimed property represents a substantial yet often overlooked public resource. Across the United States, local governments regularly hold funds that belong to residents, businesses, or institutions—often unclaimed due to outdated contact information, uncashed checks, or administrative errors. Delaware County, Pennsylvania, took decisive Read More
Illegal dumping isn’t merely a sanitation issue—it is a complex problem rooted in public health disparities, environmental injustice, and socio-economic marginalization. In cities across the United States, the accumulation of discarded furniture, tires, appliances, and construction debris in alleyways and vacant lots Read More
In an era when local governments across the United States are increasingly pressured to modernize and deliver public services with greater speed, transparency, and efficiency, Cook County, Illinois, stands out as a pioneering example. Cook County—the second most populous county in the Read More
Effective communication is the foundation of successful public health initiatives, ensuring that essential information reaches the intended audiences in a compelling and actionable manner. Los Angeles County’s Black Infant Health (BIH) Program exemplifies how strategic communication can drive engagement, enrollment, and behavioral Read More
The Dayton & Montgomery County Local Office on Minority Health (LOMH) was established to combat health disparities and inequities among minoritized populations in the region. Funded by a grant from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, in collaboration with Public Health Dayton Read More
Access to nutritious food is a critical component of public health, yet many urban communities continue to struggle with food insecurity. In Baltimore, MD, where several neighborhoods are classified as food deserts, the Baltimarket Virtual Supermarket Program emerged as an innovative solution Read More