For 47 years, ASPI has worked as an advocate for environmental protection, sustainability and social justice, plus demonstration of appropriate technologies that empower people to improve their lives and communities. Appalachia – Science in the Public Interest (ASPI), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was founded in 1977 in eastern Kentucky and is the oldest sustainable advocacy organization in t
he state. ASPI’s main office is located in Mount Vernon, and the Rockcastle River Wilderness Site and trails are located outside of Livingston. For 45 years, ASPI has worked as an advocate for environmental protection, sustainability and social justice, plus demonstration of appropriate technologies that empower people to improve their lives and communities. Our current projects are focused on renewable energy, simple living, and cultural and ecological education and preservation.
