Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 5 Strategies Educators Nonprofits Some Evidence Increase water conservation & preservation Prevent neighborhood crime and violence Reduce emissions from mobile sources Air and Water Quality Community Safety Education Housing and Transit Clear all Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education Bookmark this strategy Multi-component groundwater management programs Protect underground water resources via regular groundwater monitoring, education about risks to groundwater, water quotas and taxes, and other efforts Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality Bookmark this strategy Rain barrels Use ready-made or home constructed barrel systems to collect and store rainwater from rooftops that would otherwise flow to storm drains and streams Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment Bookmark this strategy Vehicle anti-idling initiatives Implement anti-idling policies and awareness campaigns to reduce engine idling for passenger vehicles, school buses, and/or equipment and truck fleets Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality
Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education
Bookmark this strategy Multi-component groundwater management programs Protect underground water resources via regular groundwater monitoring, education about risks to groundwater, water quotas and taxes, and other efforts Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality
Bookmark this strategy Rain barrels Use ready-made or home constructed barrel systems to collect and store rainwater from rooftops that would otherwise flow to storm drains and streams Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality
Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment
Bookmark this strategy Vehicle anti-idling initiatives Implement anti-idling policies and awareness campaigns to reduce engine idling for passenger vehicles, school buses, and/or equipment and truck fleets Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality