States and territories are leading across the country in conservation efforts.

Read our latest report with @NCELEnviro where we discuss the plans already in action:
americanprogress.org/article/state-…

'The environmental issue that keeps me up at night is how quickly we will wean ourselves from fossil fuels.'

Learn more about Hawaii #StateLead Rep. Lisa Marten and her work with NCEL in our latest legislator spotlight: ncelenviro.org/articles/legis…

Join us and Defenders of Wildlife on April 12 for Drivers of the Biodiversity Crisis: America at the Crossroads - Florida in Focus webinar.

You will hear from a panel of wildlife and conservation experts on the #biodiversity loss drivers & solutions.

Register: support.defenders.org/page/65111/sur…

Registration for Capitol Hill Ocean Week is open! CapitolHillOceanWeek.org

Join National Marine Sanctuary Foundation from June 4-6 at the nation's premier ocean conservation conference! 

We're excited for NCEL's ED Dylan McDowell
to serve on the CHOW Advisory Committee. #CHOW2024

At least 10 states are pursuing #offshorewind bills this year. Key themes include: engagement, incentives, expanded funding, labor, and generation goals.

So far Maine, Maryland, and Oregon have passed legislation!

Learn more in NCEL's policy update ➡️
ncelenviro.org/articles/coast…

45 states now have climate action plans as a part of the $5B Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program.

See what this means for your state ➡️ epa.gov/newsreleases/4…

Today HB505 passed the Maryland House. This bill, sponsored by Lorig Charkoudian will ensure greater transparency of utility votes within PJM Interconnection.

Maryland is one of five states that had similar bills this year ➡️ ncelenviro.org/articles/legis…

Will 2024 be a leap forward for state-level pollinator protection?

So far, at least 100 bills have been introduced across 22 states & D.C.
➡️ New Mexico, Utah, and Virginia have enacted legislation!

See what legislation is moving: ncelenviro.org/articles/will-…

HB505 - Utility Transparency & Accountability Act passed the House. Requires transparency in utility voting at PJM Interconnection and will save rate-payers $20 million/year. #MDDemsAtWork #MDGA24

Washington recently passed #HB2301 , a bill that will expand the Evergreen State's ability to reduce #foodwaste via composting, food recovery, and improved food packaging labeling.

The bill is sponsored by Rep. Beth Doglio and Sen. John Lovick.
wastedive.com/news/washingto…

Grid-enhancing technologies, or GETs, are low-cost, quick-to-deploy devices that can help existing infrastructure carry up to 40% more electricity.

Learn more about how GETs can increase transmission and the transition to #cleanenergy via Stateline. stateline.org/2024/03/08/all…

New Mexico's governor recently signed #SB169 into law to make #conservation funding more equitable for Tribal nations and rural communities.

Bill sponsors: Mimi Stewart and Sen. Steven Neville. #NMleg

Learn More ➡️ ncelenviro.org/articles/new-m…

Last week, the Virginia HB862 sponsored by Delegate Phil Hernandez was sent to the Governor! The bill requires electric utilities to asses grid-enhancing technologies.

Learn more about GETs and what other states are considering legislation: ncelenviro.org/articles/incre…

Deadline to apply is extended till March 15! Apply today. ncelenviro.org/careers/

With new federal funding, state DOTs are investing in underfunded projects. However, many are funding projects that cause more traffic and emissions.

See how states like #Colorado and #Maryland are ensuring projects are evaluated based on emissions. ncelenviro.org/articles/ensur…

We are #hiring managers to lead our Oceans and Environmental Health programs. Applications closed today!

Come join the NCEL team to make a difference for people + planet: ncelenviro.org/careers/