Sound policies restore and sustain the natural environment in balance with a Healthy, prosperous and just community. The Sound Policy Institute brings together the campus and wider regional community for experiential teaching and learning on environmental issues at the nexus of science and policy.

The Institute provides opportunities for:

  • University curriculum and programs to incorporate outdoor experiential learning that engages pressing environmental issues in our community,
  • Faculty across a range of academic disciplines to integrate big ideas of sustainability into teaching and learning,
  • Community organizations to partner with the University to host events and experiences that foster life-long environmental learning at the nexus of science and policy.

 

Experiential Learning in Tacoma's Tideflats
Outdoor Experiential Learning in the Pacific Northwest

Fundamentals of Environmental Law and Policy students apply coursework on excursions to Vashon Island, the Thea Foss Waterway and other regional field sites to learn from environmental professionals working at the nexus of science and policy.

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Children at the water festival
Children's Water Festival

Sound Policy Institute partners with Pierce Conservation District to host close to 700 Pierce County 5th graders to Puget Sound's campus over spring break. Dozens of community partners host workshops and engaging lessons. 

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