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Regional Resources

Boone County Solid Waste Management
Website: http://www.boonecountyky.org/bcswm/Default.aspx
"We are the Division of Public Works that handles recycling, garbage, litter, and illegal dumping.  We organize roadside litter cleanups, community cleanups (such as Great American Cleanup and River Sweep), prosecute people who dump their garbage illegally, educate folks about environmental issues, help residents dispose of wastes properly and tell little kids how to recycle.  We also host several citizen involvement programs such as our Pride Posse, Litterbug Spotters and Trash for Cash roadside cleanups."

Cincinnati Earth Institute
Website: http://www.cinciearth.org
"The Cincinnati Earth Institute (CEI) started as a program of EarthConnection that began in early 1997 with the first offering of the Voluntary Simplicity course in Cincinnati.  In August, 2000, CEI became one of twelve regional institutes.  These regional institutes are all extensions of the Northwest Earth Institute founded by long time Earth activists Dick & Jeanne Roy, of Portland, Oregon, in 1993.  The Roys departed from their professional careers to develop a series of stimulating discussion courses meant to clarify personal values and attitudes on critical environmental issues.  Since the closing of Earth Connection in June 2001, CEI mentors have transitioned the institute into a fully volunteer based organization."

Economics Center for Education and Research - University of Cincinnati
Website: http://www.business.uc.edu/EconomicsCenter
"Economics Center for Education & Research was founded in 1977 as a non-profit organization dedicated to being the leading source of economics information and resources for teachers, students, and businesses in the Greater Cincinnati area.  For 30 years, the Economics Center has trained teachers, developed classroom materials, and revolutionized economics learning for students from kindergarten through high school."

Enviroscapes for Loan
Website: http://www.enviroscapes.com
"Quality environmental education products: Demonstrating pollution - and its prevention - EnviroScape models create a real sense of understanding through hands-on demonstrations.  A series of portable, table-top models that provide unique, interactive learning experiences, EnviroScape makes the connection between what we do on earth and environmental quality.  Our products cross cultural, learning and age levels, helping people see how they can make a difference."

Leave No Child Inside of Greater Cincinnati
Website: http://www.lncigc.org
"Leave No Child Inside of Greater Cincinnati is a collaboration of organizations and individuals educating the community that time spent in nature is essential for the physical, mental and emotional health of all children."

Licking River Watershed Watch
Website: http://www.lrww.org
"The Licking River Watershed Watch works to protect, improve and restore the waters of the Licking River Basin by promoting water quality monitoring, public education and citizen action."

Ohio River Way
Website: http://www.ohioriverway.org/
"The Ohio River Way (ORW) is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization working to promote, protect and celebrate the natural beauty and recreational benefits of the Ohio River, our region's most important natural asset."

The Rivers Institute at Hanover College
Website: http://www.riversinstitute.org
"The Rivers Institute at Hanover College uses river environments to educate current and future students and the general public about environmental issues through the natural and social sciences, the arts, and the humanities. The mission of the Rivers Institute at Hanover College is to promote an understanding of the natural and cultural history of river environments."

Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky