Walking around Pine Bluff, Arkansas you can feel hope in the air.

That feeling is partly thanks to the work of Matt Mosler. He founded the nonprofit Home Again Pine Bluff to revitalize the community and set his neighbors on the path to home ownership. ow.ly/2Kv750RaN05

These students are shaping the future with science !✨🔬

Education Program Director Romy Drucker spoke with #STEMChallenge champions to learn about the projects they are presenting to lawmakers and leaders in business and technology at #STEMFest .

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Is Gen Z happy? Our new study with Gallup found that while most of Gen Z feel happy, the real work is in sustaining their happiness through early adulthood. Find out more about what determines young people's sense of purpose and happiness in the report: ow.ly/MuaU50Rclti

Daisy Moran and the Clean River Advisory Committee in the Quad Cities work to create changes for the community and environment.

Drawing from her Mexican heritage, Daisy discusses her dedication to improving water quality in the Mississippi River basin: ow.ly/nylV50RbHm5

In Pine Bluff, AR, Matt Mosler and his nonprofit Home Again Pine Bluff are helping revitalize the city by renovating homes and renting them to residents below market value.

Learn more about how Matt and his team are creating a sense of renewal:
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With their ability to develop wetland complexes, beavers help restore burned landscapes and make ecosystems more resilient to fires.

This #InternationalBeaverDay read how Environment Program Fellow Emily Fairfax’s research spotlights beaver wetlands: ow.ly/4RlS50R78Rx

For some residents, it can take over an hour to get to Memphis. But for competitive jobs, many residents are eager to make the trip.

The challenge? Reliable transportation.

The solution—Boss Lady Workforce Transportation, a charter bus service to jobs. ow.ly/TVKp50R6TjL

ICYMI: Meet Anirudh and Linda, featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Kids Edition! 🚀

Anirudh's early tornado warning system 'Revere' and Linda's research on mealworms breaking down polystyrene are inspiring the next generation of #STEM leaders.

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We’re constantly looking for innovative ideas and bold solutions to the world’s most complex issues.

Read more about how these fresh perspectives are helping to create lasting change: ow.ly/WcKp50R7Xv4

We’re thrilled to share that the @‌FLCwater Tribal Water Media Fellowship is back to support the development of Indigenous storytellers for a second year.

Fellows will research and create media projects related to water’s impact on Indigenous communities. ow.ly/7SxU50R7wBp

It’s tough for Arkansas-Mississippi Delta residents to find competitive jobs, especially without reliable public transportation.
Pam Chatman was determined to find a solution: Boss Lady Workforce Transportation—a charter bus service to run workers to jobs: ow.ly/YxB350R4Bpw

We’re thrilled to share that 14 planning firms are joining the Northwest Arkansas Design Excellence Program and renowned landscape architect Julie Bargmann is joining the Design Excellence Selection Committee!

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One thing nearly all Americans agree on is water resources need protection.

Many Americans experience climate change through water—from flooding to access to water.

Hear Jim Murphy, Director of Legal Advocacy at National Wildlife Federation, discuss why protecting water is key: ow.ly/I1fk50R4vrF

New Orleans residents have experiences rooted in trauma with water—protection from and access to it.

The Water Collaborative Executive Director Jessica Dandridge is empowering residents to take ownership of the systems that impact them to heal that relationship: ow.ly/yXIW50R3CPO

We partnered with Mathematica on a project to draw more insightful conclusions about the impact our giving has on the people we serve.

Learn more about how this project will create more space for knowledge-based decisions to solve long-term problems: ow.ly/c6NL50R4ve7

The Mississippi River Delta can be a tumultuous place. For local businesses and communities, coastal land loss shows a need for climate-resiliency solutions.

Jasmine Brown DeRouselle and GNO, Inc. are working toward restoration for increased stability.

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Climate change is here, but so are the bold thinkers creating innovative solutions.

Our ENV Program staff attended the Biodiversity Funders Group’s 2024 Land and Freshwater Conservation Annual Mtg and left inspired to explore ways to work together to combat climate change.

As she started her professional journey, Patricia Ashanti found the key to a prosperous future - financial literacy. This led her to establish @Delta_Circles, a venture dedicated to spreading financial education and breaking the Delta's cycle of poverty.

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