Impact Campaign
Through strategic partnerships with local organizations, scientists, educators, and policymakers, the campaign will spotlight the ecological importance of Rhode Island’s wild coastline—from offshore waters to barrier beaches—and the species that depend on them. Special emphasis will be placed on key conservation challenges, including climate change, sea level rise, biodiversity loss, and human-wildlife coexistence.
Full campaign and all toolkits and lessons plans are expected to be done by World Ocean's Day 2027. Please check back for more materials leading up to this date.
About the Campaign
The Ocean State Impact Campaign is a multi-platform outreach initiative designed to extend the reach and real-world impact of Ocean State: Rhode Island’s Wild Coast. Led by Running Wild Media and Silent Flight Studios, the campaign transforms storytelling into action by connecting audiences with the people, science, and solutions driving coastal conservation.
At its core, the campaign offers a suite of tailored educational toolkits built for classrooms, community groups, and institutions. These resources align with curriculum standards and provide engaging, film-based learning experiences that deepen understanding of Rhode Island’s ecosystems, seasonal changes, and the species that depend on them.
Complementing these materials are curated film events and screenings that serve as community catalysts. Hosted in partnership with local organizations, these events are designed not just to inform, but to inspire—creating shared experiences that encourage stewardship and amplify conservation messaging.
The campaign also features panels, talks, and live discussions with leading conservationists, scientists, and local experts. These conversations provide audiences with direct access to the voices behind the work, offering insight into current challenges, ongoing research, and tangible ways to get involved.
Together, these services create an integrated impact ecosystem—bridging film, education, and community engagement to foster a deeper connection to Rhode Island’s wild coast and drive meaningful conservation outcomes.
Mission
To serve as a trusted hub of conservation resources for Rhode Island’s coastal communities, connecting people to the ocean through education, storytelling, and stewardship.
The platform will function as more than a streaming site — it will act as a connective space that highlights conservation initiatives across Rhode Island and provides accessible tools for educators, students, and community members to engage with ocean and coastal stewardship. The website will be designed and maintained by Silent Flight Studios, with creative input and design collaboration from Running Wild Media.
Impact Campaign Overview
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EDU
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We will host downloadable content and lesson plans for high school, middle school, and elementary school teachers to use in their classrooms (Ocean State Learning Center)
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Create content for partnered NGOs and environmental organizations to help them achieve their own educational and impact-based goals.
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Provide resources and information and things site visitors can do to improve the ocean habitat around them through daily decisions and consumption
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Impact
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We will host a downloadable advocacy letter template to be used by site visitors to send to politicians to advocate for ocean policy and environmental protection.
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Provide information and resources from partnership institutions on how to get involved in various initiatives, from restoration projects to trash clean up.
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Provide resources and information and things site visitors can do to improve the ocean habitat around them through daily decisions and consumption
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Community
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Create and host both local and regional events surrounding the production, episodes, or message of the series to bring communities together.
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Have an events page to update site visitors about Ocean State Screenings and other events.
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Create content for impactful keynote talks, panels with partnering NGOs, environmental organizations, and leaders within the conservation space.
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Connect people, build community, and make this world a better place!
Education
The Ocean State education campaign is a community-driven ocean conservation initiative designed to connect Rhode Islanders with the health of their coastal and marine ecosystems. Through a centralized digital hub, the campaign provides accessible, action-oriented resources including ocean conservation lesson plans, classroom-ready curriculum, youth activity guides, and a practical community toolkit. These materials translate complex topics like watershed health, runoff pollution, and marine ecosystem protection into clear, achievable actions for educators, students, families, and local businesses.