Blog posts from around the country

New Jersey Chapter
In the age of electronic information, it is no secret that people’s private data can be easily compromised. Public officials have woven this concern into their rationale for dialing back the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), a pillar of our democratic…
Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter
Recapping environmental activism and news event in the last two months
Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter
Al Sladek has been showing up every Friday at 6 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Mission to lead a mountain sunset hike for 50 years.
Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter
These trails are not just for us; they are for the health of our ecosystems.
Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter
There are so many compelling reasons to eat organic food whenever possible. Organic food is much better for our environment, our health and for others, including farm workers and people who live near farms and children. 
Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter
The city of Ventura was awarded a $16.2 million dollar grant in June 2023 to implement Phase 2 of the Surfers Point Project because the ocean is chipping away at the shoreline that is adjacent to the Fairgrounds.
Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter
Environmental Defense Center (EDC) announced that its 2024 Environmental Hero award will be presented to Hillary Hauser at the organization’s annual Green and Blue event on Sunday, June 9 at the Stow House in Goleta from 2-5pm.
Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter
We simply can’t count on industry to prevent another oil disaster, so we need more help from government agencies, lawmakers, and the public.
Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter
It’s time for Santa Barbara County to close the special loophole for the oil and gas industry that excludes this one industry’s emissions from the County’s inventory of greenhouse gas emissions.
Lower Eastern Shore Group / Maryland Chapter / Maryland
We say we love wildlife and natural places. We need to act like we do.