Exploring environmental concerns of the Midwest, from the perspective of a native Californian
While visiting California for the holidays, I noticed some eager folks kicking their tree to the burb December 26th. In the Sacramento neighborhood that my mom and step dad have lived in for the past few years, I’ve always known you can leave your Christmas tree (I absolutely want to be culturally sensitive, but do… Continue reading Chicago Turns Christmas Trees into Mulch
When I was asked by a colleague to check out what phone applications existed for Great Lakes issues, I wasn’t sure what I would find. After some research, I am pleased to report that there are a lot of folks in the region who have come up with some really useful apps around these issues.… Continue reading Great Lakes Apps
This month I began an internship with the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC). I had the pleasure of working with them through a course at the Harris School of Public Policy while at the University of Chicago, last winter. My team and I were tasked with proposing three governance and finance models that could successfully implement… Continue reading Our Great Rivers
Water is often on a Californian’s mind. Californians know to turn off the tap while brushing their teeth, let their lawns go brown, and (the diehards) even flush every other time they pee. Since the move to Chicago, I have come to find that this water consciousness is a part of who I am, as… Continue reading Water
I have been volunteering a great deal this summer, as I search for a new career. Twice now, I have had the pleasure of volunteering with The Nature Conservancy/Chicago Park District/Cook County Forest Preserve. Each time I have sighted some amazing wildlife, right in the middle of Chicago!
I believe growing up in California makes one especially conscious of the environment, with an overabundance of natural spaces and place at our fingertips. This means the environment has always been an underlying love and concern of mine. As a newer resident of Chicago, I am delighted by the amount of organizations in the Midwest… Continue reading The Journey Begins
Chelsey in Chicago 