Youth Climate Action Projects (YCAPS)

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YCAPS

Post-Summit, students embark on developing and implementing their Climate Action Projects (YCAPS).

YCAPs gives students:

  • a platform for youth leadership

  • résumé-building, real-world experience

  • confidence and communication skills

  • a deeper connection to their community

  • an opportunity to make real-world impact

RF’s program guides and supports the YCAP students throughout the research, development and implementation process.

    • The Climate Awareness Garden: Students from grades 7-12 collaboratively planned, grew, and maintained a “square foot” vegetable garden at Schreiber High School, donating to food insecure, combining education with environmental action.

    • The Bus is For Us: A district-wide initiative provided 10 free rides on public buses for every student during Earth Month, reducing emissions and encouraging sustainable transportation.

    • Port Recycles: A comprehensive recycling curriculum being implemented across local schools, teaching students, educators, and administrators how to reduce waste effectively.

    • Food Scrap Recycling Pilot Program: Introduced at Salem Elementary, this project diverted waste and reduced methane emissions while teaching the value of composting.

    • Every Drop Counts is a student-led informational exhibit installed at Bay Walk Park about our drinking water, how our choices matter and water conservation.

    • Bag the Bag initiative to reduce plastic bag usage. Hannah Roth presented the group’s research results to county legislators in front of the Nassau County Legislature, to advocate for a countywide plastic bag fee, similar to that of neighboring Suffolk County. Her efforts were acknowledged as the recipient of the Curt Trinko Environmental Superstar Scholarship

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  • This summer, our committee has been out in the field, learning from experts and exploring practical solutions that can help Long Island conserve and rebalance our precious groundwater.

    At Clark Botanic Garden, we met with Town of North Hempstead horticultural interns conducting experiments on rainwater vs. tap water, leaving the leaves, and native pollinator gardens. We saw firsthand how gardens irrigated with rainwater and supported by leaves at the base thrived, with more growth and less water.

    With Seatuck Environmental Association, we dug into the barriers, opportunities and action steps for safely advancing treated wastewater reuse on Long Island.

    At Sands Point Golf Club, we met with a Cornell Integrative Plant Science specialist and the golf course team to learn about water conservation strategies including soil moisture meters, water recycling, splash pad reuse and capturing runoff for irrigation.

    Every conversation brings new ideas and new stakeholders to the table. And every lesson makes LI Groundwater Rebalance 2050 stronger.

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Flyer for clothing swap event organized by Residents Forward, featuring a cartoon woman holding clothes with the slogan 'Let's support change, starting from your wardrobe!' Promotes bringing used clothes to swap for new ones, with details about date,
A colorful illustrated map advertising bus routes and features for students in a coastal town. The map highlights key locations like the beach, school, and main street, with icons of food, music, and transportation. A large bus with the word 'nice' a
An infographic with a soil-like background and green text reading 'climate' and yellow text reading 'AWARENESS GARDEN'.
Circle infographic titled "Every Drop Counts." Sections include tips on water conservation: "Only fill your glass with the water you need," "Flip the switch!" for turning off lights, "Use a broom instead of a hose to clean off sidewalks and driveways
Flyer advocating for reusable shopping bags featuring a cartoon turtle with a plastic bag over its mouth, and text promoting plastic bag free day on October 14, 2018.
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Poster with a cartoon turtle and the message "Please skip the straw" promoting reducing plastic straw usage for environmental conservation.