"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Jane Goodall
"When enough people come together then change will come and we can achieve almost anything. So instead of looking for hope - start creating it."
GretaThunberg
“The conservation of natural resources is the fundamental problem. Unless we solve that problem it will avail us little to solve all others.”
Theodore Roosevelt
“The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.”
Albert Einstein
Our success in protecting our world is the byproduct of our determination to do so. Contributing to the effort is both noble and fulfilling. Join us in the effort to conserve, be an activist for change, choose your way of participation in the effort.
Legislative Activism
Environmental Activism
Political Activism
Volunteer (your skills and your interests)
Development (fundraising and donations)
Collaboration within the Environmental Community
Events to Date in 2025:
June 14: No Kings! Rally
The demonstrations organized by the "No Kings" group was billed as a nationwide day of defiance at his policies. Lawmakers, union leaders and activists gave speeches in cities like New York, Philadelphia and Houston to crowds waving American flags and signs critical of Trump. As even FOX News reported, organizers estimate that over five million people nationwide turned out to protest as Donald Trump hosted a military parade in Washington DC. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army on a day that was also his 79th birthday.
Here in the Hudson Valley, citizens turned out in great numbers as well, and we have the photos to prove it!
April 5: Hands Off! Rally
On April 5, 2025, a nationwide rally called "Hands Off!" took place across the United States. These demonstrations protested against the policies and actions of the current administration, particularly its impact on government programs, immigrants, and marginalized communities. The rallies were organized by a coalition of environmental, progressive, labor union, civil rights, and other groups.
These rallies were described as the largest single-day display of public resistance against the Trump administration. Thousands of protesters gathered in cities and towns across the country to voice opposition to the administration's decisions. The protests covered a range of issues, including cuts to federal programs, mass deportations, and attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. The movement's organizers estimated that millions of people participated in the nationwide protests. We participated at a number of events in the Hudson Valley. The following photos were contributed by MHG ExCom Vice Chair, Lalita Malik, who attended the rally in Beacon.
February 11: Environmental Protection Fund Lobby Day
We advocated for environmental funding in this year's New York State Budget by attending and participating in this Lobby Day.
February 5: Advocacy Hour regarding the Planes, Trains, and Boats bill
The Advocacy Hour is a budding initiative at the Atlantic Chapter that meets via Zoom at 6pm on the first Wednesday of every month. The meeting puts members and supporters in direct contact with our volunteers and staff who have years of experience fighting for the environment, so folks can learn about and act on the most pressing issues of the month. It's easy, informative, fun, and effective.
In this installment, we learned more about the crucial legislation known as Planes, Trains and Boats which tackles decarbonization of these forms of transportation.
February 5: PFAS Free Lobby Day
There are four related bills that address the PFAS crisis. PFAS are chemicals known as “forever chemicals” found in many consumers products, our water supply and landfills. The bills each look to eradicate the use of PFAS in these products to attempt to limit these harmful chemicals. We joined advocates fighting for a PFAS Free NY by eliminating unnecessary PFAS use in consumer products and addressing PFAS air, water, and soil.
February 4: NY HEAT Lobby Day
The New York Home Energy Affordable Transition (HEAT) Act aligns utility regulation with state climate laws. This legislation has already passed the State Senate and has enough votes to pass in the Assembly but has stalled in that legislative body.
We have been working to persuade Assemblymembers in our region to push Assembly leadership to bring this bill up for a vote, and to include it in the 2025 State Budget.
January 28: The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act Lobby Day
This event focused on legislation to require companies reduce packaging materials and improve their recycling infrastructure.
January 26: Climate Action Now Party: Hazard Warning for Gas Stoves
We joined this virtual party to learn more about this topic and hear about the Lobby Day that took place on January 28th.
