OAK Celebrates Creation of American Climate Corps
WASHINGTON, DC –- The White House announced today the creation of the American Climate Corps, a new program offering young people the workforce training and services needed for careers in the…
Natasha Blakely is the deputy press secretary for the Outdoors for All campaign.
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Forest Service Grants $1 Billion to Nearly 400 Forest Projects Across Nation
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Forest Service announced on Thursday the grantees of its Urban and Community Forestry Program. The Biden administration had earmarked over $1 billion for the program,…
Sierra Club Statement on White House Announcement on Measurement Monitoring Reporting and Verification Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Biden Administration pledged significant funding for the Measurement Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MMRV) of greenhouse gas emissions for agriculture and…
Outdoors Alliance for Kids Celebrates Leadership with 2023 Annual Awards
The Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) annual awards were delivered last week during OAK’s annual advocacy week in D.C. Established in 2016, they are bestowed yearly on OAK members and decision-makers…
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…
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…