The golden years of water advocacy: A program in Milwaukee helps seniors become advocates for the city’s rivers and Lake Michigan. Gray: “Some of them have time on their hands and are interested in learning more about issues and getting more involved as advocates for natural resources.” Dan Gray is with the Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s Senior …
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Jul 07
Senior Citizens Become Citizen Scientists
Superhero Seniors spring into action to save the environment: In Pennsylvania, a volunteer group called The Senior Environmental Corps is helping protect and monitor water resources. “They actually have a vision of what was and what could be. They have so much experience that they can share,” says Melinda Hughes. Melinda Hughes is president and …
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