The Northern Lake County Environmental Partnership puts local college students out in the field to gather data about pollution and health and connects them with community members, and residents are grateful for the positive environmental impact.

Freida Graves, a Gary resident and director of Food is Medicine for Faith CDC, said she’s excited for how their work will better the region’s future. ct-ptb-gary-mural-st-0705

“I think we’re just getting started,” Graves said. “It’s a good thing we’re learning, but I think we have a long way to go. We’re willing to do the work and whatever it takes to get our environment up to par with other areas.”

Graves is a member of the community advisory board for the partnership, which connects residents with researchers and students from various schools

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