WASHINGTON, DC – Dozens of organizations signed onto a letter in support of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, a bipartisan outdoor recreation package which contains key provisions that would improve accessibility in recreational opportunities on public lands. EXPLORE has passed in the House and is waiting for action from the Senate.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Martin Heinrich and John Boozman today introduced the Every Kid Outdoors Extension Act. The Every Kid Outdoors program, which began in 2015, grants all fourth graders free access to federal public lands, waters, and shores. The program is scheduled to sunset in 2026, but this extension would reauthorize it through 2031. …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Beginning September, the Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) is launching its Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Month of Action. From September 3 to October 5, OAK members are organizing a range of events and actions to spread awareness and advocate for the Every Kid Outdoors program. The Every Kid Outdoors program grants all…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, May 21, a group of youth environmental advocates and representatives from dozens of green, equity, healthcare and youth organizations will join agency officials from the White House Council on Environmental Quality, U.S. Department of Interior, and U.S. Department of Agriculture to discuss ways to transform youth access to nature. The…
TRIANGLE, VA – Today, the Biden Administration made several announcements related to the American Climate Corps (ACC), including the launch of nearly 2,000 positions in the ACC that are accepting applications. Highlights from the announcement include: There is a new website and application portal for the 2,000 open positions. The positions are hosted by hundreds…
Contact: Natasha Blakely, natasha.blakely@sierraclub.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress today passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, the bipartisan House outdoor recreation package. The legislation, co-sponsored by Reps. Bruce Westerman and Raúl Grijalva, would improve accessibility options outdoors, improve or create new outdoor recreation facilities, and introduce more generations of children to the…
Contact: Natasha Blakely, natasha.blakely@sierraclub.org The Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK), a national strategic partnership of more than 120 organizations, announced new additions to its steering committee. The new committee launches alongside a new website as OAK reaffirms its commitment to connecting children, youth and families with the outdoors, ensuring millions of kids can improve their…
Contact: Natasha Blakely, natasha.blakely@sierraclub.org 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 clean energy and climate resilience fields. This new Corps will: In response, OAK members released the following statements: “The establishment…
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Contact:Natasha Blakely, natasha.blakely@sierraclub.org; Lindsay Reilly, lindsay.reilly@mail.house.gov IRVINE, CA – Yesterday, the Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) recognized Rep. Katie Porter of California’s 45th district for her leadership in connecting kids to the outdoors. OAK is a partnership of over a hundred organizations, including the Sierra Club and REI, with a goal of…
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Contact: Ian Brickey: (202) 675-6270, ian.brickey@sierraclub.org WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Joe Biden signed the FY2022 omnibus spending package into law. The bill provides much-needed funding increases for vital government agencies and essential services, reversing years of cuts under the previous administration. The package also features important funding for the outdoors and nature…