We conducted community engagement with families facing fertilizer-contaminated water from household wells. Due to contamination, families were forced to spend money on bottled water. Together we identified a simple solution—digging deeper wells. Impact: Improved health outcomes. Reduced the financial burden of purchasing bottled water.
Author: Femi Adesanya
Supporting Environmental Health & Climate Resilience
Environmental Conferences & Brownfields Redevelopment Workshops Virginia Statewide Collaboration Partnered with Virginia Union University, Foster Wheeler Environmental Corporation, and local nonprofits Hosted environmental health and redevelopment conferences to address pollution concerns Provided policy recommendations and community resources to drive sustainable development Impact: Strengthened partnerships between community groups and environmental organizations Supported long-term solutions for land […]
Environmental Education & Youth Training
Youth Computer Academy: STEM-Focused Environmental Learning East End of Newport News, VA Designed a 5-week technology-driven training program for underserved youth Provided hands-on learning experiences in GIS mapping, GPS technology, and environmental monitoring Equipped students with essential STEM skills to prepare them for future careers Impact: Increased technology access and digital skills for local youth […]
Advancing Technology & Access to Environmental Data
Community Data Dashboards Multiple Locations Across Virginia Developed user-friendly dashboards that compile environmental, health, and socioeconomic data Impact: Gave communities direct access to environmental data to support local decision-making Improved pollution tracking and response efforts
Environmental Health Assessments & Risk Reduction
Comprehensive Community Environmental Investigations Blackwell Community, Richmond, VA Conducted an in-depth environmental assessment to identify key pollutants Provided training on indoor air quality and pollution prevention Empowered residents with strategies to reduce exposure risks Impact: Increased local awareness of pollution-related health risks Improved home air quality and environmental safety practices Air & Water Quality Assessments […]
Strengthening Community Engagement & Education
Enhancing Public Participation in Environmental Decision-Making Funded by the EPA Office of Water Developed community engagement strategies that increased participation in environmental planning Created survey tools & educational materials to inform residents about environmental issues Hosted interactive workshops & case studies to help communities take a more active role in decision-making Impact: Enabled underrepresented communities […]
Environmental & Maternal Health
Pollution and climate change affect pregnancy and maternal and child health outcomes in many ways. For example, high temperatures during pregnancy are linked to premature births and stillbirths. Exposure to poor air quality can contribute to low birth weight, preterm birth, and worsened asthma—which, if untreated, can lead to dangerous conditions like pre-eclampsia. This is […]
AI for EJ Circle of Responsibility (AI 4 EJ CORE)
The rise of artificial intelligence presents a multitude of equity concerns—including biased AI tools, data privacy issues, limited access for historically marginalized communities, and high water and energy consumption costs. To address these challenges, E2I2 is convening the AI for EJ Circle of Responsibility (AI 4 EJ CORE), bringing together environmental justice (EJ) community leaders […]