Appalachia--Science in the Public Interest

Appalachia -- Science in the Public Interest
Making science & technology responsive to the needs of underserved communities in Appalachia

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The forests and watersheds in Kentucky and central Appalachia are under assault by a variety of forces. The region has an abundance of natural resources that have been in high-demand in the industrial age; namely, timber and coal. Their harvest and mining through the years has led to not only their depletion but also many challenges that threaten the land and people.

ASPI staff and volunteers serve on organizing committees, foster partnerships, organize cleanups, and conduct research to work for positive change and to monitor and protect our watersheds and forests.