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I SUPPORT THE NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCILMitch Bernard, NRDC’s Chief Counsel, speaks out about how litigation is the best way to beat back the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle environmental safeguards.Please visit NRDC.ORG and you’ll see why I support them. NRDC is a not-for-profit law firm whose clients are Nature and environmental safety. Their work is based on responsible scientific research. They are not just lobbyists or activists. They fight for us in court, with a record of legal victories vital to good environmental policy, regulation and legislation. They work on local, national and international cases.

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Donations to NRDC are used to fight the Trump administration’s anti-environment attacks and for other campaigns to protect the environment.

“The mission of the Natural Resources Defense Council is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.”

5 LATEST NRDC ARTICLES:

Idahoans Take Lead on Snake River Salmon Restoration April 24, 2019
Trump EPA’s Toxic Chemical Policies Draw Another Lawsuit April 23, 2019
In Hundreds of Vintage Postcards, Americana Meets the Apocalypse April 23, 2019
California Denounces Trump’s Plan to Strip Wolf Protections April 23, 2019
An Earth Day to Remember: Gov Sisolak Signs 50% RPS in NV April 22, 2019

I SUPPORT AMERICAN FORESTS

American Forests is creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to wilderness that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife.

American Forests inspires and advances the conservation of forests, which are essential to life. We do this by:
– protecting and restoring threatened forest ecosystems;
– promoting and expanding urban forests; and
– increasing understanding of the importance of forests.

4 LATEST AF ARTICLES:

Earth Month Post: Wildlife in our American Forests April 23, 2019
Forests are essential to life on earth. We, as humans, are not separate from nature, but an integral part of it. By caring for nature, we care for ourselves; and sometimes we have to be responsible for those who are unable to protect themselves both from natural disasters as The post Earth Month Post: Wildlife in our American Forests appeared first on Amer […]
Synchrony Partners with American Forests for Earth Day to Help Customers Move to Digital Credit Card Statements April 19, 2019
Synchrony Partners with American Forests for Earth Day to Help Customers Move to Digital Credit Card Statements Synchrony commits to planting 100,000 trees for customers who sign up for paperless billing Ahead of Earth Day, Synchrony, a premier consumer financial services company, today announced a new ‘Go Paperless’ campaign in partnership The post Synchron […]
American Forests Hosts a Tree Planting for Earth Week in Wilmington Delaware April 18, 2019
American Forests Hosts a Tree Planting for Earth Week in Wilmington Delaware With support from JPMorgan Chase, planting event is part of workforce development program, Branches to Chances (Washington, DC) – American Forests, in its continued efforts to “Reforest America” will celebrate Earth Week with a tree planting event The post American Forests Hosts a T […]
Forests are Essential to a Safe and Clean Water Supply April 17, 2019
Forests are Essential to a Safe and Clean Water Supply Forests produce clean water for 180 million Americans. Not only do our forests improve water quality through canopy interception, but they help water to soak into the soil, and serve as natural filters to protect our streams, rivers, and The post Forests are Essential to a Safe and Clean Water Supply app […]

I SUPPPORT THE AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY

Since 1976, American Hiking Society has worked with Congress, federal agencies, and many recreation and conservation partners on policy issues and legislation to ensure funding for trails, preservation of natural areas, and protection of the hiking experience.

As the national voice for hikers, American Hiking Society recognizes that foot trails and hiking are essential to connect people with nature, conserve open space, provide biological corridors for diverse plants and wildlife, and for the health of Americans and our natural environment.

3 LATEST AHS ARTICLES:

Take-Action Trail Funding April 22, 2019
The post Take-Action Trail Funding appeared first on American Hiking Society.
220 Organizations Call on Congress to Provide Robust Funding for Trails (Senate) April 8, 2019
PDF version of letter The Honorable Lisa Murkowski Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies The Honorable Tom Udall Ranking Member Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies April 4, 2019 Dear Chairman and Ranking Member: On behalf of the thous […]
218 Organizations Call on Congress to Provide Robust FY20 Funding for Trails (House) March 29, 2019
PDF version of letter The Honorable Betty McCollum Chairman House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies The Honorable David Joyce Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies March 29, 2019 Dear Chairman and Ranking Member: On behalf of the thou […]