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Tukwila School District students monitored the air quality on their campus as part of EarthGen's Breathing Easier program this summer.

Students’ Curiosity Fueled by Summer Learning

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Most kids don’t equate summer school with summer fun. But thanks to EarthGen’s environmental learning programs, summer school was a highlight of the summer for students at a dozen schools […]

The EarthGen team joined members of the Colville Tribes on the Okanogan River to learn about the relationship between salmon, tribes, and watersheds.

Tribes and Teachers Codevelop New EarthGen Science Unit

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This summer, EarthGen’s program staff observed the Colville Tribes’ fishing practices on the Okanogan River as part of an educational partnership with the Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT). Staff members […]

Executive Director, Meredith Lohr, sits on benches with a group of students at Barge Lincoln Elementary School in Yakima

A Message from EarthGen’s Executive Director & Board Chair

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I am writing today with mixed emotions to share some important news about EarthGen. After 11+ years in the role of Executive Director, I have decided to step down at the end of July. This decision was difficult for me because I love this organization, and I know […]

Students from Summit Atlas High School hold up signs to send a message to U.S. Senator Patty Murray, asking her, Hannah says, “to stand up for our generation’s right to good jobs and a livable future."

Announcing the 2022 EarthGen Medalists

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Every year, EarthGen awards medals to students for their commitment to making their communities a healthier place to live and learn. EarthGen Medalists are individuals or groups who have shown leadership […]