Blog posts from around the country
North Star Chapter
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today on a controversial proposal, backed by the Trump Administration, that would allow toxic sulfide mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota.
Great Waters Group / Wisconsin Chapter / Wisconsin
On Jan. 27 we'll host a joint program with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Conservation Club to draw and write postcards to our elected representatives to describe our love for Wisconsin wild spaces.
Iowa Chapter
The legislature is considering a constitutional amendment that would enshrine the right to harvest wildlife.
New Jersey Chapter
Trenton, NJ - Today, on first day as New Jersey's governor, Mikie Sherrill delivered on her promise of Day 1 action to freeze utility costs and provide ratepayer relief with two energy affordability executive orders.
Environmental Groups Thank New Jersey for Passage of Strongest Skip the Stuff Legislation in Country
Trenton, New Jersey (January 20, 2026) – A coalition of environmental groups applaud Governor Murphy for signing the strongest Skip the Stuff legislation (S3195/A5157) in the nation. This legislation establishes on a state-wide basis what over 60…
New Jersey Chapter
Flood prone areas, NJ – New Jersey is the first and only State to adopt proactive land use regulations
that are safer from flooding and are more resilient to the increasing impacts of climate change. The New
Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threat…
NYC Inspiring Connections Outdoors / Atlantic Chapter / New York
1/16/26: 4th grade students from Samara Community School had a blast on the ice at the new Davis Center! We had the ice all to ourselves for an hour with the beautiful city skyline in the background.
NYC Inspiring Connections Outdoors / Atlantic Chapter / New York
12/19/2025: We originally were going hiking in Van Cortlandt Park but because of heavy rains we instead pivoted to Ice Skating at Prospect Park which had a covered rink.
NYC Inspiring Connections Outdoors / Atlantic Chapter / New York
11/7-11/9/25: THUE set out on our November Cabin trip at AMC Mohican. The group consisted of 5 youth ages 12 to 16 and 4 adults volunteers and one toddler.
NYC Inspiring Connections Outdoors / Atlantic Chapter / New York
10/13/25: THUE set out on our annual Indigenous People Day camping trip at AMC Harriman. The group consisted of 5 youth ages 12 to 16 and 5 adults volunteers and one toddler.