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The Grand Canyon Chapter seeks to engage its members and the public in protecting our communities; public lands, including national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges; rivers and streams; and wildlife. We also work to promote clean renewable energy and energy efficiency in order to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change and to support transit-, bike-, and pedestrian-friendly communities to reduce air pollution and energy use.
A list of Blog Posts -- on our efforts for the Environment...
Week #16) Legislature Continues Its One-day-a-week Schedule
April 19, 2024
After the AZ Supreme Court sanctioned a Civil War-era complete abortion ban, some in the GOP could not backpedal fast enough. Rather than consider a bill to eliminate the total ban, the majority shut down the session for another week, so stay tuned...
What you need to know about the upcoming SRP elections
March 1, 2024
Learn about the upcoming SRP elections and why they're unfair and undemocratic.
AZ Leaders Gather in South Phoenix to Talk about Soot Air Pollution and the New EPA Standards
February 21, 2024
Phoenix, AZ – Community leaders gathered today at First New Life Church in South Phoenix to express their appreciation for the new, tighter Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Standards for Soot, or PM 2.5 Particulate Matter air pollution.
Groups Release 2024 Environmental Priorities for AZ Legislature and Governor
January 4, 2024
Phoenix, AZ - Today, 25 plus organizations presented "2024 Environmental Priorities for the Arizona Legislature and Governor" -- water as top priority -- climate and clean energy, environmental justice, land protection, democracy -- among others...
Prioridades Ambientales para Arizona en 2024 para la Legislatura y el Gobernador
January 4, 2024
Como arizonenses,, entendemos que el agua es fundamental para nuestra vida y la supervivencia de nuestra comunidad. Aunque el agua es una prioridad para la defensa todos los años, este año la destacamos aún más para resaltar la importancia de...
2023 Environmental Report Card for AZ Legislature and Governor
August 30, 2023
The longest session on record -- Very little was accomplished -- Governor Hobbs’ veto stamp got a workout as legislators sent up a slew of bad ideas, some repeatedly -- The attacks on democratic processes were again significant and frequent with...
News Release: Groups Release Environmental Priorities for Arizona
January 3, 2023
Today, 47 groups released the 2023 Environmental Priorities for the Arizona Legislature and Governor. Priorities [are] climate change, water, democracy, environmental justice, and land protection and restoration, among other issues...
2023 Environmental Priorities for the Arizona Legislature and Governor
January 2, 2023
Ensure Access to Democracy for All--Act on the Climate Crisis Now!--Protect Precious Water Resources--Address Environmental Injustice and Racism--Restore and Protect Land, Habitat, and Wildlife (per 42 groups)
Get ready for our Environmental Day at the Capitol (Feb7)
December 23, 2022
RSVP for 8:30am, Tue, Feb 7 -- This is our annual lobby day, with 20+ other organizations -- for Jan 18, RSVP for our Legislative Session Overview -- also, for Jan 26, RSVP for our Volunteer Lobby Training...
New Campaign for “Solutions for Pollution” in Arizona
September 20, 2022
...hundreds of local and national advocacy groups are now focusing on the need for the Biden administration to use all its available tools to set the strongest possible health, environment, and climate protections. [click thru for full PDF]