Reforestation of Parks in Seattle
In 2004, experts projected 70% of trees in Seattle's forested parks would be dead in the next 20 years due to a number of invasive parasitic plants.
February 07, 2014
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Helping Underserved Students in San Diego
More than 60 percent of the available jobs in the United States require post-secondary education; AVID helps underachieving, underserved students the support needed to reach advanced placement and college-level standards.
February 06, 2014
Reducing the Risks of Catastrophic Wildfires in Flagstaff
A fire on the slopes above Flagstaff, Arizona has the potential to disrupt 50 percent of the city's water supply.
February 05, 2014
Providing Public School Bus GPS Information to Parents in Boston
When Boston suffered a series of snowstorms in 2010, power was cut to thousands, and school buses were delayed for hours.
February 04, 2014
Improving Educational Outcomes for Foster Children in Marion County
Foster youth face a unique set of educational challenges, including frequent school transfers and a lack of stable academic support and guidance.
February 03, 2014
Linking Workers to Job Opportunities in the Greater Cincinnati Area
The greater Cincinnati area faced a shortage of workers equipped with the skills to match the labor demands of local employers.
February 02, 2014
Reducing Gang Violence and Providing Youth Development in Los Angeles
In 2007, Los Angeles had more than 700 individual gangs with 40,000 members.
February 01, 2014
Revitalizing Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston
Located within minutes of downtown Houston, Buffalo Bayou Park is a 160-acre, 2.3-mile long public space that has been subjected to years of neglect.
February 01, 2014
Conserving the Shortgrass Prairie of Eastern Colorado
In 2000, a group of scientists and government agencies found that a lack of land conservation had led to the decline of more than 100 species, with 33 at risk of extinction.
January 29, 2014
Retrofitting Homes for Energy Efficiency in Portland
Portland wanted to reduce greenhouse gas emission in the city, and an estimated 40 percent of carbon dioxide in the United States comes from energy used in homes.
January 28, 2014