The New York State Coalition of Climate Reality Project Chapters

is a group that was set up with the purpose to connect members across the state for joint action and friendship. In addition to coordinating an annual retreat, the coalition has several working groups which leverage our scale at the state level.

 
 
 

working groups

The New York State Coalition Working Groups are open to all members of the Climate Reality Project in New York State. Participation in these groups is an exciting way to find inspiration and to act on your passion to fight the climate crisis. They are also an opportunity to meet interesting and friendly chapter members from all over New York State.

  • The Advocacy Working Group’s initial objective was to lobby the Biden Administration to pass meaningful climate policy.

    We made a lot of progress on this objective through the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, and to a lesser extent the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the CHIPS Act which all included the strongest climate legislation in history. We played our part in this effort by lobbying almost every House Representative and both Senators, some several times. We have made a significant effort lobbying Congressional members on the Farm Bill due to the impact the Bill has on climate-related issues.

    The group is now more focused on New York State legislation and is advocating for the implementation of the CLCPA, New York’s historic climate law. This law is just a framework, and now we are lobbying to get the NY government to pass the necessary laws to enact this landmark law.

    The Advocacy working group chair meets on Fridays from 10-11am. If you are interested in joining, please contact Suzie Ross @ suzie.e.ross@gmail.com.

  • The Social Media working group develops content for social media platforms that amplifies Climate Reality Project’s message.

    The working group is searching for new members that can contribute to this invaluable work. If you are interested in joining, please contact Shelby Kislowski @ shelbykislowski@outlook.com

  • If you'd like to join the Retreat Planning Working Group, email Maura at mcnultymaura49@gmail.com.

 
 

Annual RETREAt

The New York State Coalition has an annual retreat. Members from across the state gather to learn, network, meet new people, and to have a great time! Below are some photos from our retreats at the Ashokan Center in the Catskills.

We are already at work planning our next retreat, to be held July 16-19 at Hobart & William Smith College in Geneva, NY at the top of Sencea Lake.

If you'd like to join the Retreat Planning Working Group, email Maura at mcnultymaura49@gmail.com.