Community Conversation with Carla Lewis, ECO-Action’s New Executive Director
In October 2021, ECO-Action’s Board of Directors appointed Carla Y. Lewis, as Executive Director to lead ECO-Action into the future. ...
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Lynne Young
- Aug 19, 2021
- 4 min
Community Conversation with Bobbie Paul
On August 19, 2021, ECO-Action hosts its first Community Conversation which features seasoned community activist, Bobbie Paul. Bobbie...
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Lynne Young
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
A Day Without Water
By Kenyatta Jelks, Jr., 6th Grade, Genesis Innovation Academy A day without water can be devastating. People use water every day for...
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Lynne Young
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Imagine a Day Without Water Essay
An Essay by Donna Stephens, Proctor Creek Stewardship Council As a child I spent many weekends with my extended family in rural Alabama....
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Lynne Young
- May 12, 2021
- 2 min
Spotlight on the Community Environmental Justice Academy, in Brunswick, GA
On March 27, 2021, the Brunswick Environmental Justice Academy (EJA) graduated nine (9) community members who had successfully completed...
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Lynne Young
- May 12, 2021
- 1 min
Expectations
An Entry in the Imagine a Day without Water Contest, April 2021. By: Kiamani Robey She climbed down the last two steps, one foot in front...
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Lynne Young
- Mar 5, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Lynne Young
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Lynne Young
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Lynne Young
- Nov 6, 2019
- 1 min
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...
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Lynne Young
- Sep 23, 2019
- 1 min
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...
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Lynne Young
- Jan 3, 2018
- 1 min
Green Infrastructure Plan (map)
The following map locates proposed greenways, cisterns and detention vaults identified in the nine Conceptual plans developed as part of...
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Lynne Young
- Sep 8, 2017
- 1 min
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...
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Lynne Young
- Jul 18, 2017
- 3 min
ECO-Action Works with the River Network to Address Urban Flooding Concerns
Jeremy Diner, Jason Dosier and Yomi Noibi making their joint presentation at the River Rally Advocacy and organizing work hand in hand to...
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Lynne Young
- Jul 18, 2017
- 2 min
Stewardship Advocacy Training Unites Proctor and Intrenchment Creek
Youth participants in the Atlanta Watershed Learning Network along with their instructors Community members who have learned to advocate...
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Lynne Young
- Nov 9, 2016
- 2 min
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...
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Lynne Young
- Apr 5, 2016
- 1 min
Green Infrastructure Conference
Come join us on April 21st for the fourth in a series of events highlighting green infrastructure options at the colleges of the Atlanta...
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Lynne Young
- Jan 5, 2016
- 4 min
Keeping Children Safe from Dangers in Toys and Games
By Yolanda Whyte, MD, Environmental Community Action Inc. (ECO-Action) Board Member Playing with toys and games are one of the most...
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Lynne Young
- Dec 29, 2015
- 2 min
Lunching and Learning to Revitalize Proctor Creek and Nearby Communities
What’s going on at Proctor Creek? What efforts are ongoing there? How can non profits, agencies and the City of Atlanta work together to...
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Lynne Young
- Dec 18, 2015
- 1 min
AUC and Community Together Promote Green Infrastructure at Community Forum 2
Spelman student presenters at Community Forum 2 Speakers first shared progress on the implementation of the Proctor Creek/North Avenue...
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