Climate Change and Cancers
Written by Frank Bove (ECO-Action Board President) and Bill Eisenhauer Recent articles in two cancer journals summarized the impact of global warming/climate change on cancers. * Currently about 10 million people worldwide […]
Water Equity
Water is life, a universal solvent. We use water to drink, grow our food, wash our hands, and flush our toilets. It is an essential part of our lives and […]
Research Highlight: Healthy Babies, Bright Future
On Tuesday, October 19th, “Consumer Reports and The Guardian co-released Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) new study about lead in tap water. In partnership with Virginia Tech, HBBF tested tap water from 343 cities […]
30th Anniversary Celebration
The 30th anniversary celebration has come and gone as we are left with fond memories of a truly fun event and gratitude for people’s donations and pledges. Here are some […]
Invest in Our Planet!
Join ECO-Action at its upcoming Earth Day event, April 23, 2022 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Rick McDevitt Center in the Peoplestown neighborhood of Atlanta. Fun, food and activities including a recycled fashion show and STEM Expo. Learn how you can invest in our planet. Contact info@eco-act.org for more information.
Green Infrastructure Plan (map)
The following map locates proposed greenways, cisterns and detention vaults identified in the nine Conceptual plans developed as part of the Green Infrastructure at the Atlanta University Center Initiative between […]
The Atlanta Watershed Learning Network Publishes First Newsletter
According to Jason Dozier, a resident of the Intrenchment Creek Watershed, “The Atlanta Watershed Learning Network (AWLN) is bringing together people from two of Atlanta’s most impacted watersheds – Proctor Creek and Intrenchment Creek.
ECO-Action Works with the River Network to Address Urban Flooding Concerns
Advocacy and organizing work hand in hand to make change in under-served communities. Organizing builds community power that focuses communities efforts toward their specific goals.
Stewardship Advocacy Training Unites Proctor and Intrenchment Creek
Community members who have learned to advocate for their own communities make the best mentors for those who are just beginning to get their feet wet. Since late April, Proctor […]
ECO-Action Completes Green Infrastructure at AUC Project
ECO-Action recently completed a project that established a collaborative, educational framework for Green Infrastructure (GI) within the Atlanta University Center (AUC). From June 2014 through August 2016, through workshops, field […]
