"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
Upcoming legislative events:
January 26: Climate Action Now Party: Hazard Warning for Gas Stoves
Join this virtual party and learn more about this topic and hear about the planned Lobby Day on January 28th. RSVP to join this meeting here.
January 28: The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act Lobby Day
This event focuses on legislation to require companies reduce packaging materials and improve their recycling infrastructure. You can RSVP here.
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. You can RSVP to attend this Lobby Day here.
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. Join advocates fighting for a PFAS Free NY by eliminating unnecessary PFAS use in consumer products and addressing PFAS air, water, and soil. Register here to participate!
February 5: Advocacy Hour regarding the Planes, Trains, and Boats bill
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 next installment, learn more about the crucial legislation known as Planes, Trains and Boats which tackles decarbonizing these forms of transportation. RSVP here.
February 11: Environmental Protection Fund Lobby Day
Advocate for environmental funding in this year's New York State Budget by attending and participating in this Lobby Day. Register online here.
