WVC EcoKnights

Honestly, I don't think eating meat is the problem. Humans are omnivores and there are critical proteins we need from meat. However, anthropologists think that meat was only 10-15% of our diets, and it was often bone marrow from carcasses that other predators left behind. I think the issue is how we raise our meat and the quantity that we eat....

Here is our WA State eating fish advisory: Fish Consumption Advisories | Washington State Department of Health Seems mostly to do with mercury consumption and concerns for new mothers and children. My diet choices fall within the guidelines. I appreciate the resources that EcoChallenge provided about sustainable seafood buying guides and extra...

Even though it has been super windy most of the time where I live, I'm still finding that it feels nice even to sit near a window with plenty of sunlight or a view of the bird feeder in my backyard. Even if I cannot enjoy the outdoors because Mother Nature has other plans in store, it's nice to not feel trapped, and sitting near a window helps...

I went several places here in Central and North Central Washington in an effort to better explore and come to understand the area I live in. I hiked a few of the Horse Lake and Sage Crest trails, explored some of the area around Winthrop, and went on walks in places a little closer to my neighborhood. In doing so, I found myself not only...

I mainly learned about soil practices. Industrial agriculture leads to soil erosion (which can cause disasters like the Dust Bow), high water use, crop vulnerability, desertification, and methane gas. Regenerative agriculture improves water retention and infiltration, reduces erosion, sequesters carbon, increases soil health and stability,...

For me, it meant continuing to take the bus even when it would've been more convenient to drive. It also meant not buying ice cream even though my favorite grocery store has a discount on frozen items on Fridays. It also meant holding myself accountable to pack my lunch. When I am running late, it is easier to drive to school and buy lunch than...

I’ve always made sure to tell those around me to be conscious of cleaning up after their messes. Especially if they think throwing trash into random places and not into a designated place. I teach everyone this habit by me acting on it.

Today I made sure to clean my neighborhoods litter.

My dad, my sister, her friend, and I visited the top of Chelan Butte yesterday to look at the wildflowers. It's the best time of year to hike in this area since the hills are actually green. This morning, I went back up the butte but only halfway because I was visiting my fiancé's job site. There is a large effort to conserve the Butte,...

One of my favorite things about the EcoChallenge is the "learn more" links on the action items. It makes it so easy to follow up with research knowing that these resources have been well curated for your wider audience. Sometimes I find webpages that I can share with my students too. My recommendation is to always click on the Learn...