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Take Action: Keep the Mississippi River Healthy and Safe
Take Action: End Washington Gridlock to Protect Our Air and Water Obstruction in Congress is at unprecedented levels -- and it threatens clean air, water, and climate action. The DC Circuit Court is the "last word" on many environmental laws -- but, three highly qualified nominees are being blocked by Senate extremists. Tell your senators to end the gridlock! Grassroots Activism: Albuquerque Youth Fight to Protect the Bosque Young people in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are standing up to protect The Bosque, a cherished local forest, from the threat of development. Last week their "Protect the Bosque" entry in the local Dia de los Muertos parade won an award. Learn more on The Planet blog. Grassroots Activism: Getting D.C. Kids into Nature Did you know that only one in five kids lives within walking distance of a playground or park? Jackie Ostfeld of Sierra Club Outdoors recently helped kids with the Washington, D.C., Sierra Club Inner City Outings group get outdoors in Great Falls National Park. Read Jackie's column about the trip and the importance of getting kids outdoors. |