Transit to Trails Act Brought Back in House and Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Jimmy Gomez reintroduced the Transit to Trails Act in the House and Senate. The Transit to Trails Act promotes equitable access to parks and…
Natasha Blakely is the deputy press secretary for the Outdoors for All campaign.
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Veteran-Focused Outdoor Rx Coalition Enters Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter’s Hands
NEW YORK CITY – The Outdoor Rx Coalition is a collective of public and private organizations working to coordinate the efforts of veterans service organizations to address the barriers many veterans…
Sierra Club Statement on the Environmental Justice For All Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Reps. Raúl Grijalva and Barbara Lee and Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Cory Booker introduced the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act. Named in honor of the late…
America’s Outdoor Recreation Act Introduced in Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 was introduced with bipartisan support in the Senate. The bill aims to increase and improve outdoor recreation opportunities…
Outdoors for All Act Reintroduced in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Sens. Alex Padilla and Susan Collins reintroduced the Outdoors for All Act in Congress. The act, if passed, would codify the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP)…
Sierra Club Celebrates Michigan Nature Awaits Program
LANSING, MICHIGAN – Today, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the “Nature Awaits” program, which would grant every Michigan fourth grader a free field trip to a state park. The governor’s…
Upcoming Detroit Outdoors Livestream Highlights BIPOC Voices in Winter Outdoor Recreation
Next week, Detroit Outdoors is hosting and facilitating a virtual panel discussion featuring Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) athletes and advocates to share their experiences and advice…
Sierra Club Celebrates Veterans Lifetime Parks Pass Launching on Veterans Day
Washington, D.C. – The Department of the Interior announced today that the previously publicized lifetime pass for veterans to access federal recreation sites, including the National Parks, will…
Sierra Club Welcomes Biden Administration’s First National Monument Designation, Camp Hale-Continental Divide
Denver, COLORADO – Today, the White House announced its newest protected public land, the Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument, along with a 20-year mineral withdrawal for approximately 225…
Sierra Club Celebrates Launch of VA Outdoor Recreation Task Force
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of the Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans, with the goal of reporting on and making recommendations…