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EiJ Global Record: Calhoun County, Texas, USA

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This is a case study collection focused on Calhoun County, Texas, including material about different petrochemical plants, environmental activism, and visions for reviving the fishing community.

EiJ Hazard: PFAS

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FOR ECOGOVLAB/CCEJP CURRICULUM: Use this as a research resource during 11th and 12th Grade Lesson 2 on Hazards.

What do you hope to get out of the lab?

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I hope to be involved in projects that aim to gather scientific evidence to inform environmental decision making and advocate for greater equity and justice in environmental governance. Through this work, I hope to learn the skills needed to engage in community based research and leverage community knowledge as expert knowledge. In my department, things are often siloed and issues are only seen through one perspective. I really want to gain more experience in collaborating with a wide array of stakeholders to come up with approaches to mitigate the environmental injustices experienced in under-resourced communities.

Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations

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  1. How does the organization collaborate with other organizations, community groups, or stakeholders in pursuing its mission, and what are some of the benefits and challenges of these partnerships?

  2. How does the organization envision its future growth and development, and what strategies are being pursued to achieve these goals?

Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations

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Nuestra Casa San Mateo County's work advances justice and good governance by promoting affordable housing, immigrant rights, and social and economic justice. By providing resources and support to low-income and immigrant communities in San Mateo County, the organization seeks to address systemic inequalities and empower marginalized communities. Through its advocacy efforts, Nuestra Casa San Mateo County also aims to influence public policy and decision-making to create a more just and equitable society.