Arlene Meraux Elementary Launches Student-Led “Adopt a Drain” Program Inspired by Mississippi River Delta Institute

  • Front Row from Left: Greydy Perez, Christina Crego, Sophia Mauricia Dos Anjos; Back Row: Carter Williams, Mason Newton, Jayce Smith, Xander Borden.
    Front Row from Left: Greydy Perez, Christina Crego, Sophia Mauricia Dos Anjos; Back Row: Carter Williams, Mason Newton, Jayce Smith, Xander Borden.
  • Ms. Crego's 3rd Grade class joins the adopt a drain program.
    Ms. Crego's 3rd Grade class joins the adopt a drain program.
    Arlene Meraux Elementary has launched a new, student-driven environmental initiative thanks to the leadership of third-grade teacher Christina Crego, who recently participated in the Mississippi River Delta Institute over the summer. The institute equipped Ms. Crego with a storm drain stewardship kit and the training needed to implement hands-on environmental projects with her students.B...

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