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# For the Generations

A Movement to Pass Green Amendments Across the Nation

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- [State Law Giving Data Center ‘Deemed Approval’ is Unconstitutional, Lawsuit Says](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/09/25/state-law-giving-data-center-deemed-approval-is-unconstitutional-lawsuit-says/) - State Law Giving Data Center ‘Deemed Approval’ is Unconstitutional, Lawsuit Says Provisions of the Municipalities Planning Code asserted to have given ‘Deemed Approval’ to a Data Center are Challenged on Environmental Rights, Property Rights & Due Process Grounds Muncy Township, PA: Green Amendments For The Generations (a Pennsylvania-based environmental organization) and Muncy Township, joined by
- [August 2026 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/08/27/august-2026-newsletter/) - Honoring the Legacy of Franklin Kury This month we lost an environmental hero and author & champion of the first-ever Green Amendment, Senator Franklin Kury. Kury served as a Pennsylvania State Representative for Montour County and parts of Northumberland County from 1969-1972, before serving the Pennsylvania Senate for seven years (1973-1980) representing Columbia, Juniata, Montour,
- [The Time Has Come for a ‘Right’ to Clean Water](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/09/14/the-time-has-come-for-a-right-to-clean-water/)
- [Defending the Delaware River Watershed from Fracking](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/09/03/defending-the-delaware-river-watershed-from-fracking/) - Organizations and the Public Stand Up for the Frack Ban at DRBC meeting Watch a clip of Green Amendments For The Generations' live press statement here.
- [Former Sen. Kury remembered for environmental advocacy](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/08/25/former-sen-kury-remembered-for-environmental-advocacy/)
- [Coming to some of Pennsylvania’s most picturesque places: data centers](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/08/07/coming-to-some-of-pennsylvanias-most-picturesque-places-data-centers/) - Excerpt from "Coming to some of Pennsylvania’s most picturesque places: data centers" by Emilie Lounsberry: Maya van Rossum, the longtime Delaware Riverkeeper, who also heads a coalition to promote the passage of environmental rights amendments in other states, said the data centers could be a big test for the strength of Pennsylvania’s amendment. It might
- [NY Intermediate Appeals Court Revives Green Amendment, Parkland Claims Over Expressway in Buffalo](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/08/04/ny-intermediate-appeals-court-revives-green-amendment-parkland-claims-over-expressway-in-buffalo/)
- [July 2026 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/07/28/july-2026-newsletter/) - Legislator Cites ‘Green Amendment’ as a Demonstration of her Commitment to Communities & the Environment At a recent public event, Wisconsin Green Amendment Legislative Champion touted the Green Amendment as demonstrating his commitment to environmental protection: “... That’s why I’ve fought for legislation that protects our air, our water, and our public lands. From the
- [KSUT Conversation: More on the Green Amendment that recognizes a clean environment as a human right](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/07/24/ksut-conversation-more-on-the-green-amendment-that-recognizes-a-clean-environment-as-a-human-right/) - "In this KSUT Conversation, we hear from Maya K. Van Rossum, who coined the term 'Green Amendment.' A Green Amendment is a constitutional addition to the Bill of Rights that legally recognizes a clean environment (such as pure water, clean air, and a stable climate) as an inalienable human right. KSUT's Tami Graham talks with
- [June 2026 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/06/29/june-2026-newsletter/) - Save the Date: July 13 is National Green Amendment Day Green Amendment Day is Monday, July 13, and to celebrate, we are premiering our new short film, THE GREEN AMENDMENT PIXIE! Synopsis: Follow The Green Amendment Pixie, an enviro-hero who empowers others with the strength of Green Amendments, as she takes on the Fossil Fuel
- [Hearing Board Grants Environmental Organizations’ Petitions to Intervene In Legal Debate Over Ice Warehouse Detention Centers](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/06/29/hearing-board-grants-environmental-organizations-petitions-to-intervene-in-legal-debate-over-ice-warehouse-detention-centers/)
- [What will Arizona's role be in America's next 250 years?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/06/29/what-will-arizonas-role-be-in-americas-next-250-years/) - by AZ Sen. Lauren Kuby and Maya K. van Rossum
- [Bill would let state enforce air pollution rules after EPA change](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/06/11/bill-would-let-state-enforce-air-pollution-rules-after-epa-change/)
- [A declaration of war on our physical environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/06/01/a-declaration-of-war-on-our-physical-environment/)
- [South Whitehall Twp approves Kore Flower Farm event venue](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/06/01/south-whitehall-twp-approves-kore-flower-farm-event-venue/)
- [The Green Amendment: It's Your Right!](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/06/01/the-green-amendment-its-your-right/)
- [May 2026 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/05/29/may-2026-newsletter/) - Save the Date: July 13 is National Green Amendment Day This year, we will be joined by the Green Amendment Pixie who is going to help us all learn how to take on the industry opposition! Keep an eye out for more info coming soon! Green Amendment Leadership in Action In-state grassroots leadership is key
- [April 2026 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/29/april-2026-newsletter/) - Green Amendments Are Demonstrating Their Progress & Power in Michigan New York Connecticut Pennsylvania Taking on data centers & Challenging the threats ICE poses to communities & our environment. In this issue … be inspired, take action, learn more & engage.(And don’t forget to join our Action Platform and your state’s community, to always be
- [Lawmakers introduce the ‘Michigan Green Amendment’](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/29/lawmakers-introduce-the-michigan-green-amendment/)
- [Green Amendment highlighted at Bucknell Earth Day event](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/23/green-amendment-highlighted-at-bucknell-earth-day-event/)
- [Sen. Shink, Rep. McKinney Introduce Amendment for Increased Environmental Protections](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/23/sen-shink-rep-mckinney-introduce-amendment-for-increased-environmental-protections/)
- [Democrats lay out ambitious proposals to mark Earth Day](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/23/democrats-lay-out-ambitious-proposals-to-mark-earth-day/)
- [Democrats propose ‘Green Amendment’ to Michigan Constitution, establishing environmental rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/23/democrats-propose-green-amendment-to-michigan-constitution-establishing-environmental-rights/)
- [Environmental organizations file to intervene opposing proposed ICE Detention Centers in Berks and Schuylkill Counties](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/23/environmental-organizations-file-to-intervene-opposing-proposed-ice-detention-centers-in-berks-and-schuylkill-counties/)
- [Green agencies protest ICE center](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/23/green-agencies-protest-ice-center/)
- [McKinney, Shink, Advocates Introduce Michigan Green Amendment in Honor of Earth Day](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/23/mckinney-shink-advocates-introduce-michigan-green-amendment-in-honor-of-earth-day/)
- [Environmental organizations look to intervene over proposed ICE detention centers in Berks, Schuylkill](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/20/environmental-organizations-look-to-intervene-over-proposed-ice-detention-centers-in-berks-schuylkill/)
- [2 environmental organizations seek to join legal fight against ICE’s plans for warehouse detention centers in Pa.](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/20/2-environmental-organizations-seek-to-join-legal-fight-against-ices-plans-for-warehouse-detention-centers-in-pa/)
- [Legal Motion Filed by Enviros Against ICE Detention Centers](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/17/legal-motion-filed-by-enviros-against-ice-detention-centers/)
- [Opinion: The Environmental Rights Amendment would strengthen democracy in Connecticut](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/08/opinion-the-environmental-rights-amendment-would-strengthen-democracy-in-connecticut/)
- [A Constitutional Moment for Connecticut’s Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/08/a-constitutional-moment-for-connecticuts-environment/)
- [Earth day event planned for Bucknell University: The PA Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/08/earth-day-event-planned-for-bucknell-university-the-pa-green-amendment/)
- [PR: Connecticut Leaders Urge AG Tong To Embrace Constitutional Environmental Rights For CT](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/04/01/pr-connecticut-leaders-urge-ag-tong-to-embrace-constitutional-environmental-rights-for-ct/)
- [March 2026 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/03/31/march-2026-newsletter/) - It’s been an active spring of community engagement, critical victories, and calls for progress. Spotlight Stories Connecticut’s Environmental Rights Amendment — PASSED! After a robust public hearing and public comment process in which over 175 people and organizations submitted written testimony in support of the amendment, and compelling voices from across the state spoke up—including
- [February 2026 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/23/february-2026-newsletter/) - The beginning of the year is always packed with amazing energy, dedication, progress, and a little heartache. Here’s a few highlights. Green Amendments Get To Work On Data Centers Green Amendments For The Generations—GAFTG—is working hard to help communities put Green Amendment protections to work where we have them. Pennsylvania is the first state to
- [Environmental Rights Amendment Clears Committee, Moves Closer to Ballot](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/03/30/environmental-rights-amendment-clears-committee-moves-closer-to-ballot/)
- [Connecticut Legislative Committee Passes Constitutional Environmental Rights Proposal](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/03/23/connecticut-legislative-committee-passes-constitutional-environmental-rights-proposal/)
- [Pinelands Alliance Requests New Governor Address Commission Vacancy, Set Stage for Environmental Protections](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/03/20/pinelands-alliance-requests-new-governor-address-commission-vacancy-set-stage-for-environmental-protections/)
- [Connecticut Public Hearing on a Constitutional Amendment Demonstrates Strong Public Support For Recognizing the Right to Clean & Healthy Water, Air, Soil, and Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/03/12/connecticut-public-hearing-on-a-constitutional-amendment-demonstrates-strong-public-support-for-recognizing-the-right-to-clean-healthy-water-air-soil-and-environment/)
- [New Jersey Legislators & Organizations Say It’s Time For A Green Amendment—NOW!](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/03/05/new-jersey-legislators-organizations-say-its-time-for-a-green-amendment-now/)
- [Press Release: Responding to Appellate Division Decision re The People of the State of New York et. al. v Norlite LLC](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/26/press-release-responding-to-appellate-division-decision-re-the-people-of-the-state-of-new-york-et-al-v-norlite-llc/)
- [Green amendment advocates hold town hall meetings across Connecticut](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/24/green-amendment-advocates-hold-town-hall-meetings-across-connecticut/)
- [Rallying for a ‘Green Amendment’ for Connecticut](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/23/rallying-for-a-green-amendment-for-connecticut/)
- [Environmental groups asking legislature to pass Environmental Rights Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/19/environmental-groups-asking-legislature-to-pass-environmental-rights-amendment/)
- [Legislation in the State House Seeks to Assist Pennsylvania Municipalities Regulate Data Centers. But Who Would it Actually Help?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/20/legislation-in-the-state-house-seeks-to-assist-pennsylvania-municipalities-regulate-data-centers-but-who-would-it-actually-help/)
- [Unanimous Vote for Hawaii Constitutional Environmental Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/16/unanimous-vote-for-hawaii-constitutional-environmental-rights/)
- [Town Hall Held for Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/13/town-hall-held-for-connecticut-environmental-rights-amendment/)
- [Rep. Darrin Madison Joins Annual Capitol Celebration of Indigenous Peoples of Wisconsin](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/10/rep-darrin-madison-joins-annual-capitol-celebration-of-indigenous-peoples-of-wisconsin/)
- [Federal deregulation and budget cuts threaten clean air, one lawmaker proposes amending the state constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/12/federal-deregulation-and-budget-cuts-threaten-clean-air-one-lawmaker-proposes-amending-the-state-constitution/)
- [CT Residents, Environmental Groups hold Town Halls on a Constitutional Environmental Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/12/ct-residents-environmental-groups-hold-town-halls-on-a-constitutional-environmental-amendment/)
- [Arizona Senator Proposes a Constitutional Amendment To Protect the Right to Clean & Healthy Water, Air, Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/02/12/arizona-senator-proposes-a-constitutional-amendment-to-protect-the-right-to-clean-healthy-water-air-environment/)
- [Environmental Rights Town Hall to take place in Mansfield](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/29/environmental-rights-town-hall-to-take-place-in-mansfield/)
- [National Leader of the Movement for Green Amendments Speaking at Public Town Halls Across CT on the CT Environmental Rights Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/26/national-leader-of-the-movement-for-green-amendments-speaking-at-public-town-halls-across-ct-on-the-ct-environmental-rights-amendment/)
- [Earth, Wind and Fire: Green light for green amendment? Five questions with Rep. Joanne Ferrary](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/22/earth-wind-and-fire-green-light-for-green-amendment-five-questions-with-rep-joanne-ferrary/)
- [New Mexico lawmakers will make new push for ‘Green Amendment’ in 2026](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/19/new-mexico-lawmakers-will-make-new-push-for-green-amendment-in-2026/)
- [A CT effort to enshrine rights to a clean environment has failed in the past. Why it’s back.](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/21/a-ct-effort-to-enshrine-rights-to-a-clean-environment-has-failed-in-the-past-why-its-back/)
- [Sixth time’s the charm? Lawmakers take another pass at a ‘Green Amendment’](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/21/sixth-times-the-charm-lawmakers-take-another-pass-at-a-green-amendment/)
- [Constitutional Protection for Environmental Rights NM Legislators Continue As National Leaders](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/16/constitutional-protection-for-environmental-rights-nm-legislators-continue-as-national-leaders/)
- [Commentary: Owasco Lake case highlights the value of New York's Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/15/commentary-owasco-lake-case-highlights-the-value-of-new-yorks-green-amendment/)
- [January 2026 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/17/january-2026-newsletter/) - Spotlight Story My name is Shaelyn Parker, and I have been a part of the Green Amendment movement for the last 1.5 years. I write this message as our Green Amendment movement looks ahead to 2026 and beyond… As the magic and stress of the holiday season subsides, it can be challenging to face the
- [PA Supreme Court Protects Generations](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/06/pa-supreme-court-protects-generations/)
- [The People Prevail or “Take that, you bullies!”](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/06/the-people-prevail-or-take-that-you-bullies/)
- [The Spirit of the Lorax Floods Capitol Building as Children Tell Governor & Legislators to Uphold  PA’s Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/06/the-spirit-of-the-lorax-floods-capitol-building-as-children-tell-governor-legislators-to-uphold-pas-green-amendment/)
- [Generations Yet to Come: Environmental Rights in Pennsylvania](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/06/generations-yet-to-come-environmental-rights-in-pennsylvania-2/)
- [Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Further on Act 13 Challenge Plaintiffs Environmental, Municipal and Doctor Once Again Set Important Precedent](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/06/pennsylvania-supreme-court-rules-further-on-act-13-challenge-plaintiffs-environmental-municipal-and-doctor-once-again-set-important-precedent-3/)
- [Green Amendment Strength for Addressing Climate Change Proven Again by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/06/green-amendment-strength-for-addressing-climate-change-proven-again-by-the-pennsylvania-supreme-court-2/)
- [Crypto Mine Pollution Suit Tests Reach of State Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/06/crypto-mine-pollution-suit-tests-reach-of-state-green-amendment-2/)
- [Fracking, Green Amendments, and Defending Democracy in Pennsylvania and Beyond!](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/06/fracking-green-amendments-and-defending-democracy-in-pennsylvania-and-beyond-2/)
- [Federal Court Rebukes Pennsylvania Pro-Fracking Senators For Challenge to Delaware River Ban on Fracking](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/06/federal-court-rebukes-pennsylvania-pro-fracking-senators-for-challenge-to-delaware-river-ban-on-fracking-2/)
- [In Boost for Environmental Rights, Supreme Court Rules Drilling Revenue From State Forests Must Be Used For Conservation](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/06/in-boost-for-environmental-rights-supreme-court-rules-drilling-revenue-from-state-forests-must-be-used-for-conservation-2/)
- [Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Municipalities, and Pennsylvania Physician Prevail in PA Supreme Court on Act 13, Municipal Preemption Law Gas Industry Takeover Law thrown out by State’s Highest Court](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2026/01/06/delaware-riverkeeper-network-municipalities-and-pennsylvania-physician-prevail-in-pa-supreme-court-on-act-13-municipal-preemption-law-gas-industry-takeover-law-thrown-out-by-states-highest-2/)
- [EarthTalk: Colorado Right to a Healthy Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/12/15/earthtalk-colorado-right-to-a-healthy-environment/)
- [Georgia needs a Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/07/25/georgia-needs-a-green-amendment/)
- [How a NJ Green Amendment Could Have Blocked the PVSC Dirty Methane/Hydrogen Plant](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/12/09/how-a-nj-green-amendment-could-have-blocked-the-pvsc-dirty-methane-hydrogen-plant/)
- [The Abundance Movement’s Deregulatory Deceit](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/10/17/the-abundance-movements-deregulatory-deceit/)
- [Smith Students Turn Out to Learn About the Movement for  Environmental Rights in Massachusetts](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/10/29/smith-students-turn-out-to-learn-about-the-movement-for-environmental-rights-in-massachusetts/)
- [NYCLU and Environmental Groups File Amicus Briefs Defending Full Enforceability of NY Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/10/27/nyclu-and-environmental-groups-file-amicus-briefs-defending-full-enforceability-of-ny-green-amendment/)
- [Forum: Ruling won’t end effort for the rights of natural world](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/12/01/forum-ruling-wont-end-effort-for-the-rights-of-natural-world/)
- [The US Constitution Left Out Nature. Green Amendments Could Fix That](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/12/01/the-us-constitution-left-out-nature-green-amendments-could-fix-that/)
- [Township of Haddon & Appalachian Mountain Club Pass Resolutions Supporting the New Jersey Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/11/07/township-of-haddon-appalachian-mountain-club-pass-resolutions-supporting-the-new-jersey-green-amendment/)
- [Constitutional Green Amendment Coming to Massachusetts in Live Event This Fall](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/09/30/constitutional-green-amendment-coming-to-massachusetts-in-live-event-this-fall/)
- [Colorado needs a Green Amendment to protect our future now](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/10/26/colorado-needs-a-green-amendment-to-protect-our-future-now-2/)
- [The Common Good: Green Amendments 10-17-25](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/10/17/the-common-good-green-amendments-10-17-25/)
- [October 2025 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/10/23/october-2025-newsletter/) - You can watch the entire 20-minute sermon here. If these words have motivated you to save our democracy and our planet, we have many ways for you to support the Green Amendment Movement! Donate to Green Amendments For The Generations.• The want for our expertise and guidance is growing, but we are unable to meet
- [Washington Green Amendment Gets Backed By Local Seattle Band](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/10/27/washington-green-amendment-gets-backed-by-local-seattle-band/)
- [September 2025 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/09/29/september-2025-newsletter/) - Washington Green Amendment Tour... A Big Success! Ever wondered what happens when those who support a Green Amendment get into a room with those who oppose or are unsure?Good Things!Here’s a little story from our recent Washington Tour: The week-long Washington Green Amendment Tour organized by the Washington Leadership team was a GREAT success. The
- [State’s residents deserve a Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/10/01/states-residents-deserve-a-green-amendment/)
- [Advocates Push for Constitutional Power to Fight Climate Change](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/09/26/advocates-push-for-constitutional-power-to-fight-climate-change/)
- [New Jersey deserves a Green Amendment now. This is why: Opinion](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/09/26/new-jersey-deserves-a-green-amendment-now-this-is-why-opinion/)
- [The Green Amendment Comes to Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/09/26/the-green-amendment-comes-to-fountain-street-church-in-grand-rapids/)
- [Letter to the editor: Help protect Washington state](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/09/26/letter-to-the-editor-help-protect-washington-state/)
- [New Jerseyans deserve a Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/09/22/new-jerseyans-deserve-a-green-amendment/)
- [August 2025 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/08/29/august-2025-newsletter/) - Federal Rollbacks Demand State Green Amendments & Leadership Rollbacks of federal environmental protections have continued throughout the summer. The most recent budget bill - the Big Ugly Bill – has greased the wheels for more fossil fuel development and undermined critical incentives and government support for clean energy progress. Also on the chopping block are
- [Letter: Support Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/09/08/letter-support-green-amendment/)
- [Constitutional Change for a Livable Future: The Green Amendment Tour](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/09/01/constitutional-change-for-a-livable-future-the-green-amendment-tour/)
- [Council supports proposed ‘Green Amendment’](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/08/27/council-supports-proposed-green-amendment/)
- [Cherry Hill, Camden County consider pushing legislators to get 'Green Amendment' before voters.](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/08/19/cherry-hill-camden-county-consider-pushing-legislators-to-get-green-amendment-before-voters/)
- [Green Rights: Environmentalists host Camden meeting to add support for Constitutional amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/07/31/green-rights-environmentalists-host-camden-meeting-to-add-support-for-constitutional-amendment-2/)
- [Maya van Rossum Wants to Save the World](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/05/12/maya-van-rossum-wants-to-save-the-world/)
- [The “Mother” of the Green Amendment Comes Back to NM](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/12/15/the-mother-of-the-green-amendment-comes-back-to-nm-4/)
- [January-February 2024 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/02/05/january-february-2024-newsletter/) - 2024 kicks off with a bang! As the power and public awareness of the Green Amendment Movement grows, a green wave is sweeping the country. California is the most recent state to propose language for the first time. Vermont, West Virginia, and Oregon had taken a bit of a hiatus but proposals are coming forth
- [March 2024 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/27/march-2024-newsletter/) - Green Amendments are Getting the Votes! Green Amendments are making powerful progress nationwide, with over 20 states at different points in the process! We’re working with grassroots communities, organizations, and individuals to lay the groundwork for recognition and protection of environmental rights. That means that 40% of states are now part of the Green Amendment
- [April 2024 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/04/15/april-2024-newsletter/) - Enforcing Our Environmental Rights Among the goals of Green Amendments For The Generations is to have an on-staff legal team that can directly represent community plaintiffs to help enforce their Green Amendment rights once secured. Until we obtain the resources to develop that on-staff team, we are working to offer insights and information for the
- [May 2024 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/05/18/may-2024-newsletter/) - Mark Your Calendar for Green Amendment Day 2024! National Green Amendment Day is July 13, and this year, we want you to join us in Albany on Friday, July 12, for a positive rally and march to lift up the New York Green Amendment and urge government leaders to embrace their constitutional obligation and the
- [June 2024 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/06/30/june-2024-newsletter/) - NATIONAL GREEN AMENDMENT DAY IS COMING SOON Get Ready to Act & Celebrate On July 13, people from across the nation will join with Green Amendments For The Generations to celebrate this powerful movement that is changing the paradigm for environmental protection on National Green Amendment Day! This year we have two ways for you
- [July-August 2024 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/08/15/july-august-2024-newsletter/) - It’s a Summer of Green Amendment Celebration! Green Amendments For The Generations Is a People Powered Movement. Before reading on about the successes of this summer, please take a moment to support our work & the communities with whom we work nationwide. When Maya founded the Green Amendment movement in 2014, the prospect of radically
- [September 2024 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/09/21/september-2024-newsletter/) - Did you know that the Green Amendment movement is 10 years old this year??? We have been making amazing progress. We have gone from having just 2 states with Green Amendments to now 3 states with Green Amendments, 18 states where amendments are proposed, and 6 more states where they are in the works representing
- [October 2024 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/10/24/october-2024-newsletter/) - Green Amendment Treats – No Trick Gathering To Leave A Legacy of Protection - Will You Join Us? Have you gotten your hand addressed letter yet in which Maya shares the amazing progress that GAFTG has made in the past 10 years, and asks for your support? If you haven’t, our incredible volunteers have it
- [December 2024 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/12/20/december-2024-newsletter/) - Another Landmark Legal Victory Out of Montana Demonstrates the Power of Green Amendment Protections - including for addressing the climate crisis. December 18, 2024 — Just in time for the holiday celebrations, the Montana State Supreme Court affirmed that – as result of the Montana State Constitution’s Green Amendment language – there is a constitutional
- [November 2024 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/11/16/november-2024-newsletter/) - A Message of Inspiration & a Pathway Forward! The recent federal elections have many worried about the fate of our communities and environment. People are worried about the health of their water, air and soils; about the danger future children and families will face because climate change deniers now hold major positions of power; and
- [January 2025 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/31/january-2025-newsletter/) - 2025 is off to an exhilarating and energetic start… so let’s hop to the exciting news. Green Amendments for Climate & Clean Energy - a Forum of Experts Responding to the misinformation campaign of industry, this Green Amendments For The Generations forum focused on empowering Green Amendment champions and advocates with a full and informed
- [February 2025 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/02/28/february-2025-newsletter/) - In the face of federal environmental rollbacks - Green Amendments are a solution everyone can get behind. As we watch the federal government roll back even the most basic of environmental protections, we have seen advocates and dedicated elected officials across the nation work to advance Green Amendment protections within their state. Nationwide, members of
- [March - April 2025 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/04/24/march-april-2025-newsletter/) - With so much going on we got a little behind in our Newsletters. Sorry about that. But here is a little glimpse into all of the amazing progress being made by our Green Amendments For The Generations Movement in the past 2 months. Cult+King Picks Green Amendments For The Generations Again Cult+King has once
- [May 2025 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/05/30/may-2025-newsletter/) - National Green Amendments Day is Coming Soon on July 13! Plus a special program during the week on July 15. Mark your calendars now because it’s going to be an engaging, inspirational, educational and artistic day! Every year on Green Amendment Day we try to bring you something a little different, but want to leave
- [June 2025 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/06/27/june-2025-newsletter/) - National Green Amendment Day - Week Coming Soon Water Water Everywhere But not a Drop to Drink…. What are the next 3 lines you would add to transform this simple opening line into a poetic verse highlighting the need for, or power of, Green Amendment environmental rights? Submit your lines and contribute to our Green
- [July 2025 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/07/31/july-2025-newsletter/) - This Issue: Talking to the other side – Maya talks with a climate change denier Book Clubs - a great way to engage Green Amendment Art-Stravaganza Constitutional law expert talk Green Amendments with Maya Green Amendment Washington Tour & New Mexico Green Amendments coming soon Maya & Mike Stenhouse Discuss and Debate the Values of
- [Green Rights: Environmentalists host Camden meeting to add support for Constitutional amendment.](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/08/01/green-rights-environmentalists-host-camden-meeting-to-add-support-for-constitutional-amendment/)
- [National Lawyers Guild Announces Support for a New Mexico Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/07/30/national-lawyers-guild-announces-support-for-a-new-mexico-green-amendment/)
- [Bordentown Township Committee Calls for Passage of NJ Green Amendment, Giving Every Resident the Legal Right to a Clean Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/07/25/bordentown-township-committee-calls-for-passage-of-nj-green-amendment-giving-every-resident-the-legal-right-to-a-clean-environment/)
- [Does Gen Z Have the Right to Life? Young People Sue Trump Administration Over Climate Catastrophe as State-By-State Battle Continues](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/07/26/does-gen-z-have-the-right-to-life-young-people-sue-trump-administration-over-climate-catastrophe-as-state-by-state-battle-continues/)
- [Township of Bordentown Passes Resolution Supporting the New Jersey Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/07/24/township-of-bordentown-passes-resolution-supporting-the-new-jersey-green-amendment/)
- [Dead and Buried: Advocates Mourn Passing of Environmental Bills](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/07/03/dead-and-buried-advocates-mourn-passing-of-environmental-bills/)
- [R.I. needs a Green Amendment. It’s powerful protection for our environment.](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/06/17/r-i-needs-a-green-amendment-its-powerful-protection-for-our-environment/)
- [Rhode Island Senate approves environmental rights amendment; three states have similar constitutional provisions](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/06/10/rhode-island-senate-approves-environmental-rights-amendment-three-states-have-similar-constitutional-provisions/)
- [Rhode Island Senate Votes  ‘YES’ on Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/06/03/rhode-island-senate-votes-yes-on-green-amendment/)
- [Senate Committee Votes  a Resounding ‘YES’  to Advance the Rhode Island Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/05/28/senate-committee-votes-a-resounding-yes-to-advance-the-rhode-island-green-amendment/)
- [Why the Green Amendment makes sense](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/05/14/why-the-green-amendment-makes-sense/)
- [Democrats introduce amendment to enshrine the right to a clean environment in the state constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/05/13/democrats-introduce-amendment-to-enshrine-the-right-to-a-clean-environment-in-the-state-constitution-2/)
- [Rep. Stroud: Introduces the “Green Amendment”](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/05/13/rep-stroud-introduces-the-green-amendment/)
- [Wisconsin Democrats Re-Introduce Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/05/13/wisconsin-democrats-re-introduce-green-amendment/)
- [Wisconsin Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/05/13/wisconsin-green-amendment/)
- [Democrats introduce amendment to enshrine the right to a clean environment in the state constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/04/16/democrats-introduce-amendment-to-enshrine-the-right-to-a-clean-environment-in-the-state-constitution/)
- [Life, Liberty And A Clean Community](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/03/05/life-liberty-and-a-clean-community/)
- [Not asking for a perfect world – just a livable one](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/03/14/not-asking-for-a-perfect-world-just-a-livable-one-2/)
- [Supporters of Oregon Green Amendment rally at Oregon State Capitol](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/03/26/supporters-of-oregon-green-amendment-rally-at-oregon-state-capitol/)
- [Transformational Green Amendment Will Protect Wisconsin’s Environment for All Current and Future Generations](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/04/16/transformational-green-amendment-will-protect-wisconsins-environment-for-all-current-and-future-generations/)
- [Democrats hope to add a 'Green Amendment' to the Wisconsin Constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/04/25/democrats-hope-to-add-a-green-amendment-to-the-wisconsin-constitution/)
- [Recently Proposed Environmental Legislation in the Rhode Island General Assembly](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/04/22/recently-proposed-environmental-legislation-in-the-rhode-island-general-assembly/)
- [Somerset County Board of Commissioners Passes Resolution Supporting the New Jersey Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/04/16/somerset-county-board-of-commissioners-passes-resolution-supporting-the-new-jersey-green-amendment/)
- [Oregon 'green amendment' could go to voters next year](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/03/26/oregon-green-amendment-could-go-to-voters-next-year/)
- [Legislation Seeks to Protect Rhode Islanders’ Rights to Clean, Healthy Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/03/11/legislation-seeks-to-protect-rhode-islanders-rights-to-clean-healthy-environment/)
- [Bipartisan Group Supports Green Amendment For State Constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/03/18/bipartisan-group-supports-green-amendment-for-state-constitution/)
- [Legislation Seeks to Protect Rhode Islanders’ Rights to Clean, Healthy Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/03/18/legislation-seeks-to-protect-rhode-islanders-rights-to-clean-healthy-environment-2/)
- [Not asking for a perfect world – just a livable one](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/03/14/not-asking-for-a-perfect-world-just-a-livable-one/)
- [CT again considering making right to a healthy environment part of state constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/03/03/ct-again-considering-making-right-to-a-healthy-environment-part-of-state-constitution/)
- [Young people advocate for state ‘Green Amendment’ to protect the environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/02/26/young-people-advocate-for-state-green-amendment-to-protect-the-environment/)
- [State Senator Proposes Environmental Rights Protection for Rhode Island](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/02/25/state-senator-proposes-environmental-rights-protection-for-rhode-island/)
- [Legislators Propose a State Constitutional Amendment to Protect Environmental Rights in Kentucky](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/02/13/legislators-propose-a-state-constitutional-amendment-to-protect-environmental-rights-in-kentucky/)
- ['Green amendment' gets pushback](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/02/03/green-amendment-gets-pushback/)
- [New Mexico’s ‘green amendment’ faces clean energy opposition](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/02/06/new-mexicos-green-amendment-faces-clean-energy-opposition/)
- [Green amendment gets grilled, but moves forward](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/02/04/green-amendment-gets-grilled-but-moves-forward/)
- [Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Hawai‘i Green Amendment In First Hearing; One Step Closer To Securing Environmental Rights in The State Bill of Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/28/senate-committee-unanimously-passes-hawaii-green-amendment-in-first-hearing-one-step-closer-to-securing-environmental-rights-in-the-state-bill-of-rights/)
- [New Mexico Green Amendment to be filed in Legislature this week](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/09/new-mexico-green-amendment-to-be-filed-in-legislature-this-week/)
- [Lawmakers will try once more to pass a ‘Green Amendment’ to the New Mexico constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/09/lawmakers-will-try-once-more-to-pass-a-green-amendment-to-the-new-mexico-constitution/)
- [New Mexico Inches Closer to Historic Green Amendment: A Game-Changer for Environmental Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/02/04/new-mexico-inches-closer-to-historic-green-amendment-a-game-changer-for-environmental-rights/)
- [Government, Elections, and Indian Affairs Committee Passes New Mexico Green Amendment Through Committee](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/02/04/government-elections-and-indian-affairs-committee-passes-new-mexico-green-amendment-through-committee/)
- ['Green' amendment is good for New Mexico](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/29/green-amendment-is-good-for-new-mexico/)
- [The Green Amendment Movement Can Help Prevent Wildfires and Other Climate Disasters](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/21/the-green-amendment-movement-can-help-prevent-wildfires-and-other-climate-disasters/)
- [Nebraska Senator Proposes a Constitutional Amendment to Protect Environmental Rights in the State](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/22/nebraska-senator-proposes-a-constitutional-amendment-to-protect-environmental-rights-in-the-state/)
- [State lawmakers prepare to bring environment-focused bills to Roundhouse](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/07/state-lawmakers-prepare-to-bring-environment-focused-bills-to-roundhouse/)
- [Backers of proposed NM 'green amendment' to try again in upcoming 60-day session](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/09/backers-of-proposed-nm-green-amendment-to-try-again-in-upcoming-60-day-session/)
- [Advocates for green amendment in New Mexico hope fifth time's the charm](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/09/advocates-for-green-amendment-in-new-mexico-hope-fifth-times-the-charm/)
- [Green Amendment Heading Back to the Roundhouse - TV News Report](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/09/green-amendment-heading-back-to-the-roundhouse-tv-news-report/)
- [Lawmakers hope the fifth time’s the charm for green amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/09/lawmakers-hope-the-fifth-times-the-charm-for-green-amendment/)
- [Green Amendment heading back to the Roundhouse for the fifth time](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/09/green-amendment-heading-back-to-the-roundhouse-for-the-fifth-time/)
- [New Mexico’s Green Amendment Prefiled for 2025](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/07/new-mexicos-green-amendment-prefiled-for-2025/)
- [States Tackle Environmental Matters](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2025/01/06/states-tackle-environmental-matters/)
- [Op-Ed: The perfect storm — housing & the environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/12/26/op-ed-the-perfect-storm-housing-the-environment/)
- [Nebraska Advocate touts benefits of adding ‘Green Amendment’ to state constitutions](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/11/26/nebraska-advocate-touts-benefits-of-adding-green-amendment-to-state-constitutions/)
- [Advocate touts benefits of adding ‘Green Amendment’ to state constitutions](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/10/28/advocate-touts-benefits-of-adding-green-amendment-to-state-constitutions/)
- [State of Texas: Lawmaker wants clean water right added to Texas constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/10/12/state-of-texas-lawmaker-wants-clean-water-right-added-to-texas-constitution/)
- [DENIED: Hochul Fails in Bid to Toss Pro-Congestion Pricing Suits Out of Court](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/10/08/denied-hochul-fails-in-bid-to-toss-pro-congestion-pricing-suits-out-of-court/)
- [Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Green Rider Movement as Hollywood Becomes a Force at Climate Week](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/10/01/benedict-cumberbatch-joins-green-rider-movement-as-hollywood-becomes-a-force-at-climate-week/)
- [EDITORIAL: New Yorkers deserve right to a healthful environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/08/10/editorial-new-yorkers-deserve-right-to-a-healthful-environment/)
- [A New York Appellate Court Rejects a Broad Application of the State’s Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/08/07/a-new-york-appellate-court-rejects-a-broad-application-of-the-states-green-amendment/)
- [NY appeals court rules right to a ‘healthful environment’ cannot force state to close upstate landfill](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/08/07/ny-appeals-court-rules-right-to-a-healthful-environment-cannot-force-state-to-close-upstate-landfill/)
- [It’s Time for a Constitutional Reckoning to Defend Our Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/08/06/its-time-for-a-constitutional-reckoning-to-defend-our-environment/)
- [Opinion: State Government Must Protect New Yorkers’ Rights Under the Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/07/18/opinion-state-government-must-protect-new-yorkers-rights-under-the-green-amendment/)
- [Green Amendment Strength for Addressing Climate Change Proven Again by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/07/18/green-amendment-strength-for-addressing-climate-change-proven-again-by-the-pennsylvania-supreme-court/)
- [New York’s Green Amendment Guarantees the Right to a ‘Healthful Environment.’ Activists Want the State to Enforce It](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/07/15/new-yorks-green-amendment-guarantees-the-right-to-a-healthful-environment-activists-want-the-state-to-enforce-it/)
- [Citizens Urged to Demand That State Agencies Enforce The Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/07/11/citizens-urged-to-demand-that-state-agencies-enforce-the-green-amendment/)
- [After a big settlement in Hawaii, can youth climate change lawsuits be successful in other states, too?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/06/25/after-a-big-settlement-in-hawaii-can-youth-climate-change-lawsuits-be-successful-in-other-states-too/)
- [New York should be championing the Green Amendment, not fighting it](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/06/19/new-york-should-be-championing-the-green-amendment-not-fighting-it/)
- [Citizens can’t use green amendment to block bid to expand Seneca Falls landfill, AG James says](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/06/03/citizens-cant-use-green-amendment-to-block-bid-to-expand-seneca-falls-landfill-ag-james-says/)
- [Imagining a post-insurance world](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/06/11/imagining-a-post-insurance-world/)
- [California lawmaker ends ballot effort to enshrine environmental rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/06/11/california-lawmaker-ends-ballot-effort-to-enshrine-environmental-rights/)
- [In New York, Attorney General Letitia James’ Narrow View of the State’s Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/06/05/in-new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james-narrow-view-of-the-states-green-amendment/)
- [Can state-level green amendments protect from rollbacks in federal regulations?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/05/23/can-state-level-green-amendments-protect-from-rollbacks-in-federal-regulations/)
- [Floating Nuclear Plants?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/05/21/floating-nuclear-plants/)
- [Connecticut Environmental Legislation: Setbacks, Frustrations and Future Plans](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/05/18/connecticut-environmental-legislation-setbacks-frustrations-and-future-plans/)
- [Governor Livingston High School's Environmental Club Celebrates Earth Week](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/05/06/governor-livingston-high-schools-environmental-club-celebrates-earth-week/)
- [Michigan green amendment would make clean air and water a right](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/05/08/michigan-green-amendment-would-make-clean-air-and-water-a-right/)
- [Environmental and Social Justice Advocates Praise Proposal for a Michigan Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/04/29/environmental-and-social-justice-advocates-praise-proposal-for-a-michigan-green-amendment/)
- [Introducing Maya van Rossum and Her Crusade to Bring Her Green Amendment to Connecticut](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/04/05/introducing-maya-van-rossum-and-her-crusade-to-bring-her-green-amendment-to-connecticut/)
- [In eco-minded California, there’s still no constitutional right to clean air and water](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/04/24/in-eco-minded-california-theres-still-no-constitutional-right-to-clean-air-and-water/)
- [Earth Day report card: Georgians battle threats to state’s natural wonders year round](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/04/22/earth-day-report-card-georgians-battle-threats-to-states-natural-wonders-year-round/)
- [Crypto Mine Pollution Suit Tests Reach of State Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/04/02/crypto-mine-pollution-suit-tests-reach-of-state-green-amendment/)
- [Environmental Rights Amendment Passes in New York](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/11/04/environmental-rights-amendment-passes-in-new-york/)
- [New Mexico Green Amendment Movement Gaining Traction](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/10/27/new-mexico-green-amendment-movement-gaining-traction/)
- [New Yorkers Voted to Put Environmental Rights in Their Constitution — but the Attorney General Is Fighting Back](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/11/09/new-yorkers-voted-to-put-environmental-rights-in-their-constitution-but-the-attorney-general-is-fighting-back/)
- [Wisconsin Joins National Movement to Add Constitutional Green Amendment Recognizing Environmental Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/04/22/wisconsin-joins-national-movement-to-add-constitutional-green-amendment-recognizing-environmental-rights/)
- [Statement of Maya van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments For the Generations, on Successful Passage of Delaware Green Amendment Through House Administration Committee](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/14/statement-of-maya-van-rossum-founder-of-green-amendments-for-the-generations-on-successful-passage-of-delaware-green-amendment-through-house-administration-committee/)
- [March 2023 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/03/27/march-2023-newsletter/) - SPOTLIGHT Green Amendment Youth Steering Committee Member Given Emerging Environmental Leader Award by Governor Murphy Awarded each year to individuals and organizations who demonstrate leadership and commitment on a range of environmental issues, including environmental justice, climate change, and protection of natural resources, Svanfridur Mura was given the James J. Florio Emerging Environmental Leader Award
- [Environmental & Community Leaders Praise Legislators For Proposing Constitutional Environmental Rights Be Added to New Mexico’s Bill of Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/01/05/environmental-community-leaders-praise-legislators-for-proposing-constitutional-environmental-rights-be-added-to-new-mexicos-bill-of-rights/)
- [Constitutional Amendment to Protect Environmental Rights Announced in New Jersey](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2017/11/30/constitutional-amendment-to-protect-environmental-rights-announced-in-new-jersey/)
- [New Book from Leading Activist Makes Case for Constitutional Amendments to Protect Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2017/11/14/new-book-from-leading-activist-makes-case-for-constitutional-amendments-to-protect-environment/)
- [Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Municipalities, and Pennsylvania Physician Prevail in PA Supreme Court on Act 13, Municipal Preemption Law Gas Industry Takeover Law thrown out by State’s Highest Court](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2013/12/19/delaware-riverkeeper-network-municipalities-and-pennsylvania-physician-prevail-in-pa-supreme-court-on-act-13-municipal-preemption-law-gas-industry-takeover-law-thrown-out-by-states-highest/)
- [Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Further on Act 13 Challenge Plaintiffs Environmental, Municipal and Doctor Once Again Set Important Precedent](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2016/09/16/pennsylvania-supreme-court-rules-further-on-act-13-challenge-plaintiffs-environmental-municipal-and-doctor-once-again-set-important-precedent-2/)
- [Advocates want CT to join New York to ratify 'Green Amendment'](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/25/advocates-want-ct-to-join-new-york-to-ratify-green-amendment/)
- [How Green Amendments Protect Key Environmental Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/11/23/how-green-amendments-protect-key-environmental-rights/)
- [“Green Amendment” Movement Demands Constitutional Right to Clean Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2019/12/03/green-amendment-movement-demands-constitutional-right-to-clean-environment-2/)
- [A Right to Bingo, but Not Clean Water, in New York’s Constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2017/05/26/a-right-to-bingo-but-not-clean-water-in-new-yorks-constitution/)
- [For businesses, Green Amendment is double green](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/04/20/for-businesses-green-amendment-is-double-green/)
- [How New Yorkers Won the Right to a “Healthful Environment”](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/11/29/how-new-yorkers-won-the-right-to-a-healthful-environment/)
- [Riverkeeper works for the constitutional right to a clean environment; Landfill emissions case tests New York's ‘green amendment’](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/04/10/riverkeeper-works-for-the-constitutional-right-to-a-clean-environment-landfill-emissions-case-tests-new-yorks-green-amendment/)
- [Amicus Brief Supports New York Green Amendment Claims Advanced by Fresh Air For The Eastside](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/04/08/amicus-brief-supports-new-york-green-amendment-claims-advanced-by-fresh-air-for-the-eastside/)
- [Neighbors of High Acres Landfill renew odor complaints in Green Amendment case rebutting DEC](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/02/24/neighbors-of-high-acres-landfill-renew-odor-complaints-in-green-amendment-case-rebutting-dec/)
- [Proposal for ‘green’ amendment to NJ Constitution spurs intense debate](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/13/proposal-for-green-amendment-to-nj-constitution-spurs-intense-debate-2/)
- [Lawmakers swiftly advance key climate bills](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/15/lawmakers-swiftly-advance-key-climate-bills/)
- [State lawmakers push for ‘green amendment’ to be added to Connecticut's constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/22/state-lawmakers-push-for-green-amendment-to-be-added-to-connecticuts-constitution-2/)
- [Congestion pricing lawsuits test limits of New York’s ‘green amendment’](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/27/congestion-pricing-lawsuits-test-limits-of-new-yorks-green-amendment-2/)
- [Advocates Nationwide Push for State-Level Green Constitutional Amendments](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/28/advocates-nationwide-push-for-state-level-green-constitutional-amendments/)
- [State’s ‘Green Amendment’ Evoked in Lawsuit Against the Two Bridges Mega-Development](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/11/22/states-green-amendment-evoked-in-lawsuit-against-the-two-bridges-mega-development/)
- [Environmentalists Sue to Block Expansion of New York State’s Largest Landfill](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/25/environmentalists-sue-to-block-expansion-of-new-york-states-largest-landfill/)
- [Democrats Want To Add Environmental Rights To State Constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/22/democrats-want-to-add-environmental-rights-to-state-constitution/)
- [Connecticut Wants To Add Environmental Rights To State Constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/23/connecticut-wants-to-add-environmental-rights-to-state-constitution/)
- [Early voting in Greenwich, a 'Green Amendment' talk and other neighborhood notes](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/17/early-voting-in-greenwich-a-green-amendment-talk-and-other-neighborhood-notes/)
- [New Jersey Voters Could Soon Have a Say on Environmental Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/18/new-jersey-voters-could-soon-have-a-say-on-environmental-rights/)
- [New Jersey voters may soon decide whether they have a right to a clean environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/14/new-jersey-voters-may-soon-decide-whether-they-have-a-right-to-a-clean-environment/)
- [NJ Senate Environment & Energy Committee Votes in Support of the New Jersey Green Amendment Protecting Environmental Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/14/nj-senate-environment-energy-committee-votes-in-support-of-the-new-jersey-green-amendment-protecting-environmental-rights/)
- [Proposal for ‘green’ amendment to NJ Constitution spurs intense debate](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/13/proposal-for-green-amendment-to-nj-constitution-spurs-intense-debate/)
- [15 States Push to Enshrine Right to a Healthy Environment Into Law](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/13/15-states-push-to-enshrine-right-to-a-healthy-environment-into-law/)
- [States May Be Warming to Green Amendments](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/12/states-may-be-warming-to-green-amendments/)
- [New Jersey Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Proposed Constitutional Green Amendment Protecting Environmental Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/03/08/new-jersey-senate-committee-holds-hearing-on-proposed-constitutional-green-amendment-protecting-environmental-rights/)
- [October 2022 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/10/09/october-2022-newsletter/) - “Among the most powerful recognitions of the court is that the [Delaware River Basin Commission] ban on fracking, which prevents the commonwealth from liquifying its gas assets for cash in the Delaware River watershed, serves to advance the constitutional obligation of Pennsylvania government officials to conserve and maintain Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future
- [Neighbors of High Acres Landfill Renew Odor Complaints in Green Amendment Case, Rebutting DEC and Letitia James](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/02/23/neighbors-of-high-acres-landfill-renew-odor-complaints-in-green-amendment-case-rebutting-dec-and-letitia-james/)
- [Hawaii pushes for a greener constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/02/20/hawaii-pushes-for-a-greener-constitution/)
- [People & Nature Need Environmental Rights Empowerment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/02/01/people-nature-need-environmental-rights-empowerment/)
- [Hawaiʻi Senate Committee Votes to Pass a Hawaii Green Amendment; Adding Individual Environmental Rights to the State Bill of Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/02/12/hawaiʻi-senate-committee-votes-to-pass-a-hawaii-green-amendment-adding-individual-environmental-rights-to-the-state-bill-of-rights/)
- [The 'Mother' of the Green Amendment Comes Back to NM](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/12/15/the-mother-of-the-green-amendment-comes-back-to-nm-3/)
- [The 'Mother' of the Green Amendment Comes Back to NM](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/12/15/the-mother-of-the-green-amendment-comes-back-to-nm-2/)
- [National push for ‘green amendments’ puts states at forefront of climate fight](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/02/08/national-push-for-green-amendments-puts-states-at-forefront-of-climate-fight/)
- [Green Amendments Gain Traction in More States Ahead of Elections](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/02/06/green-amendments-gain-traction-in-more-states-ahead-of-elections/)
- [GreenLatinos New Mexico Supports Constitutional Amendment Ensuring Environmental Rights for New Mexicans](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/01/26/greenlatinos-new-mexico-supports-constitutional-amendment-ensuring-environmental-rights-for-new-mexicans/)
- [First in the Nation  Green Amendment Hearing of 2024 Happening In Washington State](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/01/25/first-in-the-nation-green-amendment-hearing-of-2024-happening-in-washington-state/)
- [First in the Nation  Green Amendment Hearing of 2024 Set In Washington State](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/01/25/first-in-the-nation-green-amendment-hearing-of-2024-set-in-washington-state/)
- [Will 'environmental rights' slow renewable energy? Democrats say no, reintroduce bill](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/01/15/will-environmental-rights-slow-renewable-energy-democrats-say-no-reintroduce-bill/)
- [NM can pass a Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/01/05/nm-can-pass-a-green-amendment/)
- [Western NY Appeals Court to Decide Whether 'Odorous' Landfill Operation Violates 'Green Amendment'](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2024/01/11/western-ny-appeals-court-to-decide-whether-odorous-landfill-operation-violates-green-amendment/)
- [For a healthy New York, add Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/05/28/for-a-healthy-new-york-add-green-amendment-2/)
- [Interview: The Movement Toward ‘Green Amendments’ in State Constitutions](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/10/30/interview-the-movement-toward-green-amendments-in-state-constitutions/)
- [Green Amendment Supporters Say They'll Try Again Next Session To Get On The November Ballot](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/11/13/green-amendment-supporters-say-theyll-try-again-next-session-to-get-on-the-november-ballot/)
- [September 2022 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/09/07/september-2022-newsletter/) - “With the recent West Virginia v EPA decision, I’m worried about the Supreme Court gutting our federal agencies. I think it’s important that the state step up, and [a Green Amendment] is one of the tools that we can use.” – Maya van Rossum, Founder of GAFTG, quoted in Popular Science Spotlight: The Reviews Are
- [January 2023 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/01/31/january-2023-newsletter/) - The Green Amendment, The People’s Fight For a Clean, Safe & Healthy Environment The 2nd Edition of The Green Amendment: The People’s Fight For a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment has been receiving wonderful accolades and been the inspiration for a 12 day speakers tour across Florida, as well as events in New Jersey, Delaware,
- [August 2022 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/08/02/august-2022-newsletter/) - “Given the recent Supreme Court decision limiting the ability of government to act on environmental protection, and confirming that only rights explicitly recognized in the constitution will be given judicial viability, the passage of Green Amendments is now more crucial than ever before.”– Maya van Rossum, Founder of GAFTG Spotlight: 2022 Green Amendment Day! On
- [March 2023 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/03/27/march-2023-newsletter-2/) - SPOTLIGHT Green Amendment Youth Steering Committee Member Given Emerging Environmental Leader Award by Governor Murphy Awarded each year to individuals and organizations who demonstrate leadership and commitment on a range of environmental issues, including environmental justice, climate change, and protection of natural resources, Svanfridur Mura was given the James J. Florio Emerging Environmental Leader Award
- [April 2023 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/04/27/april-2023-newsletter/) - SPOTLIGHT Green Amendments For The Generations is proud to announce we have joined the 1% for the Planet community as an environmental partner in reminding us all that every day is an opportunity to take action for our planet. HELP GREEN AMENDMENTS WIN A SIZEABLE 1% for the Planet DONATION! We Just Need You To
- [May 2023 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/05/11/may-2023-newsletter/) - SPOTLIGHT Green Amendment movement receives Cult + King 1% For the Planet donation On Earth Day eve, Green Amendments For The Generations received notice we had been selected as one of 3 environmental organizations to potentially receive a significant 1% For the Planet donation. But first, we needed the community to vote in support. We
- [August 2023 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/08/11/august-2023-newsletter/) - Reflecting on the Success of Our 3rd Annual Green Amendment Day! What we’ve been up to in June and July. Throughout National Green Amendment Day 2023 we shared videos from leaders in the movement speaking about why they are prioritizing the advancement of a Green Amendment in their state. If you missed the videos as
- [September 2023 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/09/21/september-2023-newsletter/) - Momentous Green Amendment Climate Win Calls for More Action & Support! As our movement grows in states across the nation, stronger and more passionate alliances of advocates are building momentum and excitement – see what one of our community leaders had to say about the Green Amendment coalition growing in their state: “I am grateful
- [October 2023 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/10/20/october-2023-newsletter/) - GEARING UP FOR 2024 Leadership Trainings, Info Sessions, and Other Ways to Get Engaged in the Movement As 2024 approaches, Green Amendment activities are kicking into high gear! Sharpen your Green Amendment advocacy skills and help us push the movement forward during this critical time. Check out our upcoming virtual programs and trainings below to
- [December 2022 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/12/19/december-2022-newsletter/) - First Decision Applying New York’s Green Amendment Already Demonstrating Its Value & Setting Strong Precedent On December 7, 2022, Fresh Air For The Eastside v. the State of New York, et. al, the Supreme Court of New York, the trial court level in New York State, issued the first decision based on the New York
- [June 2022 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/06/14/june-2022-newsletter/) - “Right now, across the state there are families that are dealing with water coming through the pipes in their house that they can’t drink... I think it's past time we get a bill like this passed." - Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton (Delaware, DE Green Amendment Primary Sponsor ) Spotlight: The NJ Press Conference NJ Press Conference June
- [April 2022 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/04/21/april-2022-newsletter/) - Spotlight: An Earth Day Movie Event We have an in-person event for you! Join us in person for the film screening of Here’s the Story: The Green Amendment THIS Friday, April 22nd, at 7PM EST at the Acme Screening Room in Lambertville, NJ followed by a panel of speakers featuring Senator Andrew Zwicker (Co-sponsor of
- [Held v. Montana youth climate litigation sets powerful precedent](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/08/23/held-v-montana-youth-climate-litigation-sets-powerful-precedent/)
- [The Case for Constitutional Green Amendments](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/09/08/the-case-for-constitutional-green-amendments/)
- [A “green amendment” would help Michiganders defend their right to clean water, author says](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/09/27/a-green-amendment-would-help-michiganders-defend-their-right-to-clean-water-author-says/)
- [Group wants to amend the Florida constitution to protect waters](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/12/group-wants-to-amend-the-florida-constitution-to-protect-waters/)
- [Climate Activists Organize for 'Green Amendment' in Maine](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/08/28/climate-activists-organize-for-green-amendment-in-maine/)
- [Montana ruling shows what green amendment could do in New Mexico](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/08/15/montana-ruling-shows-what-green-amendment-could-do-in-new-mexico/)
- [Green Amendments Are Making Their Way Across the Nation](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/04/11/green-amendments-are-making-their-way-across-the-nation/)
- [The Movement To Add An Environmental Rights Amendment To Every State's Constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/07/21/the-movement-to-add-an-environmental-rights-amendment-to-every-states-constitution/)
- [After historic climate ruling, Arizonans renew push to guarantee a clean environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/09/06/after-historic-climate-ruling-arizonans-renew-push-to-guarantee-a-clean-environment/)
- [Activists rally for a healthy environment amendment. Could it pass in Arizona?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/12/19/activists-rally-for-a-healthy-environment-amendment-could-it-pass-in-arizona/)
- [New Mexico Could Be the Fourth State to Add a Green Amendment to Its Constitution, But Time Is Short](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/10/new-mexico-could-be-the-fourth-state-to-add-a-green-amendment-to-its-constitution-but-time-is-short/)
- ['Environmental rights' to be considered by New Mexico lawmakers, amid oil and gas concerns](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/09/09/environmental-rights-to-be-considered-by-new-mexico-lawmakers-amid-oil-and-gas-concerns/)
- [Fracking can contaminate soil and poison groundwater. Maya K. van Rossum wrote a book on how to strengthen your state's Bill of Rights to stop this from happening](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/08/18/fracking-can-contaminate-soil-and-poison-groundwater-maya-k-van-rossum-wrote-a-book-on-how-to-strengthen-your-states-bill-of-rights-to-stop-this-from-happening/)
- [Green Amendment activist to visit Connecticut](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/08/18/green-amendment-activist-to-visit-connecticut/)
- [What the Landmark Climate Ruling in Montana Means for New York](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/08/16/what-the-landmark-climate-ruling-in-montana-means-for-new-york/)
- [Montana Youth Win Historic Case on Harm From Climate Change](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/08/14/montana-youth-win-historic-case-on-harm-from-climate-change/)
- [Landmark climate trial puts constitutional Green Amendment to the test](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/07/06/landmark-climate-trial-puts-constitutional-green-amendment-to-the-test/)
- [Montana Youth Climate Defenders Use State Constitution and Court System to Try to Protect the Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/07/31/montana-youth-climate-defenders-use-state-constitution-and-court-system-to-try-to-protect-the-environment/)
- [Held v. Montana Youth Climate Litigation Sets Powerful Precedent Having National Implications For Environmental Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/08/14/held-v-montana-youth-climate-litigation-sets-powerful-precedent-having-national-implications-for-environmental-rights/)
- [November 2020 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2020/11/05/november-2020-newsletter/) - Reflections From Our Founder: What Does the Presidential Election Mean for Our Green Amendment Movement? After all the votes are counted, regardless of who is elected President, the 2020 election has left tremendous power in the hands of a Congress (House & Senate) that overwhelmingly refuses to prioritize environmental protection, and that in significant part,
- [Pipeline Heroes Targeted For Exercising Constitutional Right to Peaceful Protest](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2018/04/27/pipeline-heroes-targeted-for-exercising-constitutional-right-to-peaceful-protest/) - While many have heard of the epic pipeline battles against Keystone XL and Dakota Access, they may not realize that battles large and small against pipelines have spanned communities across the nation. Just this week, we heard reports of a heroic Theresa “Red” Terry taking a stand in a tree, on her own property, challenging
- [New Mexico to consider 'green amendment' amid oil and gas concerns](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/08/11/new-mexico-to-consider-green-amendment-amid-oil-and-gas-concerns/)
- [Industry & Big Greens Stomp on Frontline Communities & Environmental Justice … Yet Again](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/07/17/industry-big-greens-stomp-on-frontline-communities-environmental-justice-yet-again/)
- [The Environment Needs a Constitutional Amendment to Save Us All](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/07/11/the-environment-needs-a-constitutional-amendment-to-save-us-all/)
- [Climate Activists Want to See More Constitutions Like Montana’s](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/07/10/climate-activists-want-to-see-more-constitutions-like-montanas/)
- [‘Green amendments’: advocates push for constitutional guarantees in face of climate crisis](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/07/05/green-amendments-advocates-push-for-constitutional-guarantees-in-face-of-climate-crisis/)
- [Landmark Climate Trial Ends After Focus on Montana Constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/21/landmark-climate-trial-ends-after-focus-on-montana-constitution/)
- [Legal Right to Safe Climate Goes on Trial in Montana Youth Case](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/09/legal-right-to-safe-climate-goes-on-trial-in-montana-youth-case/)
- [Do children have a right to a healthy climate? Montana case is a test.](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/12/do-children-have-a-right-to-a-healthy-climate-montana-case-is-a-test/)
- [Del. Constitutional Green Amendment moves forward](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/15/del-constitutional-green-amendment-moves-forward/)
- [Montana Youth Case Puts Legal Right to a Safe Climate on Trial](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/12/montana-youth-case-puts-legal-right-to-a-safe-climate-on-trial/)
- [In a historic case, 16 kids are taking on the state of Montana for climate change. Can they win?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/15/in-a-historic-case-16-kids-are-taking-on-the-state-of-montana-for-climate-change-can-they-win/)
- [Attorney Explains Montana’s Youth Climate Change Lawsuit](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/16/attorney-explains-montanas-youth-climate-change-lawsuit/)
- [Held v Montana - Day 5](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/16/held-v-montana-day-5/) - GAFTG Founder Maya van Rossum is in Montana giving live coverage of the trial from her perspective as a national expert on constitutional environmental rights. Read her breakdown of the most poignant moments in the courtroom from the trial: Day 5 of the trial was the last day for the youth plaintiffs to put forth
- [Held v Montana - Day 3](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/14/held-v-montana-day-3/) - GAFTG Founder Maya van Rossum is in Montana giving live coverage of the trial from her perspective as a national expert on constitutional environmental rights. Read her breakdown of the most poignant moments in the courtroom from the trial: Day three continues with more compelling testimony. On this day, Grizzly Standing Bear also known as
- [Held v Montana - Day 6](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/19/held-v-montana-day-6/) - GAFTG Founder Maya van Rossum is in Montana giving live coverage of the trial from her perspective as a national expert on constitutional environmental rights. Read her breakdown of the most poignant moments in the courtroom from the trial: Day 6, the next to last day of the case – as it turns out –
- [Held v Montana - Day 4](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/15/held-v-montana-day-4/) - GAFTG Founder Maya van Rossum is in Montana giving live coverage of the trial from her perspective as a national expert on constitutional environmental rights. Read her breakdown of the most poignant moments in the courtroom from the trial: Day 4 of the trial delved heavily into law and numbers. But first, the day began
- [Held v Montana - Day 2](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/13/held-v-montana-day-2/) - GAFTG Founder Maya van Rossum is in Montana giving live coverage of the trial from her perspective as a national expert on constitutional environmental rights. Read her breakdown of the most poignant moments in the courtroom from the trial: Day Two of the Held v. Montana trial was just as compelling as day one. We
- [Reporting Live: We’re in Montana for the Landmark Youth Climate Case! - Day 1](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/12/reporting-live-were-in-montana-for-the-landmark-youth-climate-case-day-1/) - Green Amendments For the Generations is on the ground in Helena, MT to attend the landmark Held v. State of Montana trial. Held v. State of Montana is a constitutional climate lawsuit brought by 16 Montana youth against their State to protect their equal rights to a healthy environment, life, dignity, and freedom. They are
- [Montana’s pro-environment Constitution goes on trial](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/06/12/montanas-pro-environment-constitution-goes-on-trial/)
- [Biden's Debt-Deal Sacrifices the Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/05/29/bidens-debt-deal-sacrifices-the-environment/)
- [Fracking, Green Amendments, and Defending Democracy in Pennsylvania and Beyond!](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/04/19/fracking-green-amendments-and-defending-democracy-in-pennsylvania-and-beyond/)
- [Kids fearful of climate catastrophe deserve more than just walkouts](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/05/04/kids-fearful-of-climate-catastrophe-deserve-more-than-just-walkouts/)
- [A mother-daughter duo wants healthy environments to be guaranteed in state constitutions](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/04/20/a-mother-daughter-duo-wants-healthy-environments-to-be-guaranteed-in-state-constitutions/)
- [Delaware Riverkeeper Maya K. van Rossum Is an Environmental Justice Warrior — Inside Her Fight to Save the Planet (Exclusive)](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/04/22/delaware-riverkeeper-maya-k-van-rossum-is-an-environmental-justice-warrior-inside-her-fight-to-save-the-planet-exclusive/)
- [Mountain West states at center of movement to make a clean environment a constitutional right](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/04/28/mountain-west-states-at-center-of-movement-to-make-a-clean-environment-a-constitutional-right/)
- [‘It’s a beautiful state, but it’s environmentally fragile’: Why New Mexico is considering a ‘green amendment’](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/04/14/its-a-beautiful-state-but-its-environmentally-fragile-why-new-mexico-is-considering-a-green-amendment/)
- [POV: The laws we thought were protecting us and our environment really don’t](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/04/11/pov-the-laws-we-thought-were-protecting-us-and-our-environment-really-dont/)
- [Some States Want to Give You a Constitutional Right to a Clean Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/04/06/some-states-want-to-give-you-a-constitutional-right-to-a-clean-environment/)
- [The Constitutional Right to a Healthful Environment (in New York State)](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/03/07/the-constitutional-right-to-a-healthful-environment-in-new-york-state/)
- [An amendment to the state constitution could give Conn. residents legal right to a healthy environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/03/06/an-amendment-to-the-state-constitution-could-give-conn-residents-legal-right-to-a-healthy-environment/)
- [Activists push for environmental justice as climate issues hit communities disproportionately](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/03/07/activists-push-for-environmental-justice-as-climate-issues-hit-communities-disproportionately/)
- [Texas Legislator Proposes to Amend State Constitution to Include Environmental Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/02/21/texas-legislator-proposes-to-amend-state-constitution-to-include-environmental-rights/)
- [Time To Bring The Green Amendment To Texas](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/02/21/time-to-bring-the-green-amendment-to-texas/)
- [New York’s new constitutional right to a clean environment faces first judicial test](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/02/15/new-yorks-new-constitutional-right-to-a-clean-environment-faces-first-judicial-test/)
- [Will New Mexicans get a legal right to a clean environment?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/02/16/will-new-mexicans-get-a-legal-right-to-a-clean-environment/)
- [Environmental Legislative Caucus announces 2023 bill package for Hawai’i](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/02/15/environmental-legislative-caucus-announces-2023-bill-package-for-hawaii/)
- [Green Amendment: Give People the Power to Vote on It!](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/02/06/green-amendment-give-people-the-power-to-vote-on-it/)
- [NM Leaders Praise Introduction of New Mexico Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/01/13/nm-leaders-praise-introduction-of-new-mexico-green-amendment/)
- [The Green Revolution Begins? First Decision Issued in NY's 'Green Amendment'](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/01/26/the-green-revolution-begins-first-decision-issued-in-nys-green-amendment/)
- [Green amendment is top priority for Riverkeeper](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/01/19/green-amendment-is-top-priority-for-riverkeeper/)
- [Environmental Rights Invoked in New York Courts](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/01/19/environmental-rights-invoked-in-new-york-courts/)
- [Green Light](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/01/18/green-light/)
- [Clean water activist urges action in talk at FGCU's The Water School](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/01/16/clean-water-activist-urges-action-in-talk-at-fgcus-the-water-school/)
- [Meet students who are pushing Legislature to adopt Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2023/01/16/meet-students-who-are-pushing-legislature-to-adopt-green-amendment/)
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- [February 2022 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/08/february-2022-newsletter/) - “Part of the value of a Green Amendment is not just its legal strength in support of advocacy and legal challenges when necessary, but it is also the moral and logical sense it makes - clean water and air, a stable climate, and a healthy environment as rights for all. This basic truth about environmental
- [March 2022 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/03/18/march-2022-newsletter/) - “Part of the value of a Green Amendment is not just its legal strength in support of advocacy and legal challenges when necessary, but it is also the moral and logical sense it makes - clean water and air, a stable climate, and a healthy environment as rights for all. This basic truth about environmental
- [May 2022 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/05/27/may-2022-newsletter/) - “Denying the people an opportunity to testify regarding the proposed amendment to give people the right to clean air and clean water is unfair.” - Maya van Rossum, Founder of GAFTG Spotlight: 30min Episodes for Your 30mins on the Road The Green Genes Podcast has released new episodes from Season 2 that will smack you awake
- [November 2021 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/11/19/november-2021-newsletter/) - “This [New York] victory has been over five years in the making, with NY being ground zero for the national Green Amendment movement… The people of New York have made their voices heard at the ballot and secured this crucial amendment in the name of environmental justice, protection, and longevity…This victory will serve as a
- [December 2021 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/12/16/december-2021-newsletter/) - “Our laws fundamentally fail us because it’s all about accepting and permitting pollution, not preventing it before it happens. The Green Amendment totally flips that legal regime... It has to be about preventing harm first, not just accepting it and managing it.”- Maya K. van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments for the Generations and author
- [January 2022 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/01/21/january-2022-newsletter/) - "Green Amendments are powerful for advancing environmental justice protections by ensuring government officials are protecting the environmental rights of all people and are constitutionally prohibited from creating environmental sacrifice zones." - Maya K. van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments for the Generations and author of The Green Amendment: Securing Our Rights to A Healthy Environment End Of
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- [New Mexico Environmental Rights Amendment - NM Green Amendment - Pre-filed in House & Senate. Community & Environmental Leaders Speak Out.](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/18/new-mexico-environmental-rights-amendment-nm-green-amendment-pre-filed-in-house-senate-community-environmental-leaders-speak-out/)
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- [National Environmental Justice Experts Lead the Journey Towards a Green Amendment to the New Mexico Constitution](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/18/national-environmental-justice-experts-lead-the-journey-towards-a-green-amendment-to-the-new-mexico-constitution/)
- [Right to Clean Air, Water and Land: A Green Amendment for the Generations](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/18/right-to-clean-air-water-and-land-a-green-amendment-for-the-generations/)
- [NM Senate Rules Committee Votes to Pass a Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/18/nm-senate-rules-committee-votes-to-pass-a-green-amendment/)
- [Documentary Series Release on the New Mexico Green Amendment Movement](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/18/documentary-series-release-on-the-new-mexico-green-amendment-movement/)
- [Lawmakers Seek Amendment to Ensure 'Environmental Rights'](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/18/lawmakers-seek-amendment-to-ensure-environmental-rights/)
- [Environmental bills coming into the 2021 Legislative session](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/17/environmental-bills-coming-into-the-2021-legislative-session/)
- [New Mexico 'Green Amendment' proposal seeks to ensure clean air, water, land](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/17/new-mexico-green-amendment-proposal-seeks-to-ensure-clean-air-water-land/)
- [Environmental & Community Leaders Praise Legislators For Proposing Constitutional Environmental Rights Be Added to New Mexico's Bill of Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/17/environmental-community-leaders-praise-legislators-for-proposing-constitutional-environmental-rights-be-added-to-new-mexicos-bill-of-rights-2/)
- [Letter to the Editor concerned about methane leaks calls out support for a New Mexico Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/17/letter-to-the-editor-concerned-about-methane-leaks-calls-out-support-for-a-new-mexico-green-amendment/)
- [PBS series to spotlight Green Amendment push in New Mexico](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/17/pbs-series-to-spotlight-green-amendment-push-in-new-mexico/)
- [A New Mexico Green Amendment Van Rossum in the Land of Enchantment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/16/a-new-mexico-green-amendment-van-rossum-in-the-land-of-enchantment/)
- [Learn how NM, others can make a difference](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2022/02/16/learn-how-nm-others-can-make-a-difference/)
- [If Our Government Won’t Help Puerto Rico, Maybe Our Constitution Should.](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2017/10/30/if-our-government-wont-help-puerto-rico-maybe-our-constitution-should/) - Department of Defense Photo found at: https://www.defense.gov/Photos/Essay-View/CollectionId/17251/ I am struck by the two different ways we, as a nation, are talking about two vitally important and fundamental issues — freedom of the press and access to clean water. Just the other day, President Trump tweeted: Appropriately, there is now a robust conversation about the fact that the President
- [The Silent Pandemic Poisoning Our Children](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2017/10/30/if-our-government-wont-help-puerto-rico-maybe-our-constitution-should-3/) - A study published online October 25, 2017, provides a detailed and scary new analysis of the devastating impacts pollution emanating from unconventional oil and gas development, including fracking for gas from shale, is having on the health and development of our nation’s children. This research also makes an even stronger case for why we
- [How Our Constitution Can Save the Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2017/10/31/how-our-constitution-can-save-the-environment/) - In the NY times article “Corporations Have Rights. Why Shouldn’t Rivers?” we learn about a recently filed lawsuit in which a judge is being asked to recognize the Colorado River as a person. This lawsuit is testing an important legal theory — giving rights to nature — similar to Ecuador’s model. In 2008, Ecuador became the first country to
- [A New Solution to Trump’s Relentless Attacks on the Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2017/11/20/a-new-solution-to-trumps-relentless-attacks-on-the-environment/) - The NY Times article, Why Has the E.P.A. Shifted on Toxic Chemicals? An Industry Insider Helps Call the Shots, exposes the efforts by Donald Trump’s EPA to undermine critical protections for communities from dangerous toxins like PFOA, TCE and the pesticide chlorpyrifos. As long as the EPA can make a defensible claim that it is acting
- [Fracking is Part of the Climate Change Problem, Not Its Solution — NYT Has It Wrong](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2017/12/11/fracking-is-part-of-the-climate-change-problem-not-its-solution - nyt-has-it-wrong/) - The New York Times’ seemingly objective and forthright piece titled “Climate Change is Complex. We’ve Got Answers to Your Questions” is instantly undermined by its assertion that fracked gas from shale, including for use at power plants, is part of the solution rather than a devastating and growing part of the climate change problem. Among
- [Protecting Our Environment in the Age of Trump – How Our Environmental Laws Have Failed Us And What We Can Do About It.](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2017/12/12/protecting-our-environment-in-the-age-of-trump-how-our-environmental-laws-have-failed-us-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/) - Forty-seven years ago, on April 22, 1970, communities around the nation marched to defend the earth. They brought banners, signs, chants, and a realization that environmental degradation damages every aspect of our lives and our communities. When we pollute the water, the air, and the land, people suffer – our health is impacted, recreational opportunities
- [UN Investigators Report Shocking Levels of Environmental Degradation](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2017/12/15/un-investigators-report-shocking-levels-of-environmental-degradation/) - We Need to Recognize Environmental Rights as Inalienable Human Rights In Our Constitutions United Nations officials visiting communities in California and Alabama have been shocked by the level of environmental degradation and poverty they have witnessed. As one investigator recounted: “raw sewage flows from homes through exposed PVC pipes and into open trenches and pits.”
- [Florida: The Next Sacrifice Zone?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2018/01/29/florida-the-next-sacrifice-zone/) - This op-ed originally ran on Jan 25, 2018 in NewsPress, Part of the USA Today Network. Proposal 23 is just another “feel-good” constitutional provision that will inspire frivolous litigation, rather than needed environmental protection. That’s how Herschel Vinyard, former secretary of Florida’s DEP, characterized this proposed environmental amendment to Florida’s constitution, currently winding its way
- [Earth Day 2018 — Is the World Ready?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2018/04/23/earth-day-2018-is-the-world-ready/) - The founder of earth day was Gaylord Nelson. His holiday has flowered into this amazing commemoration — some have called it the largest secular holiday in the world. Last year, as the forces of anti-environmentalism were gaining increased momentum, kids mobilized and celebrated the March for Science — elsewhere, people protested against climate change. But let’s not forget another
- [How Do You Hold Government Accountable for Deadly Pollution When They are Complying with the Law?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2018/05/17/how-do-you-hold-government-accountable-for-deadly-pollution-when-they-are-complying-with-the-law/) - Including Rolling Back Regulations, Failing to Regulate, and Hiding the Science That Demonstrates Human Health Harms? So what is a person or community to do if Government is allowing, causing and even intentionally advancing pollution and environmental degradation that is devastating their health and lives? How can we hold them accountable? One important way is
- [Donald Trump’s Campaign of Violence Against Children](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2018/06/21/donald-trumps-campaign-of-violence-against-children/) - →Immigration violence, → Gun violence allowed to continue, and → Environmental violence …are all part of Trump’s active agenda, and it is an agenda that is resulting in unspeakable, indefensible and enduring violence against children. Donald Trump’s immigration policy is ripping crying and distraught children from the loving arms of their families and locking them
- [What will Justice Kennedy’s retirement mean for environmental protections?](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2018/06/29/what-will-justice-kennedys-retirement-mean-for-environmental-protections/) - Justice Kennedy was never a steady beacon upon which environmentally-harmed communities and states could depend, but often enough he was often the bulwark against the potentially devastating unraveling of critical environmental protections. As the swing vote, Justice Kennedy tipped the Court in a 5 to 4 direction on decisions that rolled back, as well as
- [Floods, Florence, and the Future](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2018/10/18/floods-florence-and-the-future/) - To Stop the Cycle of Devastation, We Need to Change the Response by Maya K. van Rossum, Author of "The Green Amendment: Securing Our Right to a Healthy Environment" and Executive Director of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network An exhausted-looking woman walked into the government meeting with a well-worn shoe box, which she gingerly placed on
- [January - February 2019 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2019/02/28/january-february-2019-newsletter/) - Green Amendments – Up to Four In The Works! We now have proposals in New Jersey, New York, Maryland and West Virginia. Maya van Rossum, founder of the Green Amendment movement authored a great piece with Senator Linda Greenstein of NJ about Green Amendments. It’s a great piece to share for those who wonder what
- [May 2019 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2019/05/16/may-2019-newsletter/) - Green Amendments Reach New Milestones New York’s 1st Passage is the Big News of this Newsletter. As of April 30, 2019 the New York legislators, in both the state Assembly and Senate, voted for first passage of a proposed amendment to the NY State Constitution that would recognize and protect the inalienable right to clean
- [September 2019 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2019/09/20/september-2019-newsletter/) - Presidential Candidates Mention Green Amendments – But Is This The Best For Us Strategically? Well, much to our shock and surprise, our Green Amendment movement has entered the presidential race – mentioned as an important goal by one of the presidential candidates during the CNN Climate Town Halls. While we are thrilled that the power
- [Environmental Rights are Human Rights – Please Donate to Protect Them](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2019/12/19/environmental-rights-are-human-rights-please-donate-to-protect-them/) - When Kate carried her daughter in the womb she was struck by the strange odors that sometimes wafted from the neighboring industrial site that operated just on the outskirts of her working class community. After her daughter was born and the site shut down, Kate forgot about the odors. She didn’t worry when she learned
- [Racial Justice Demands Constitutional “Green Amendments”](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2020/09/03/a-letter-from-maya-k-van-rossum-racial-justice-demands-constitutional-green-amendments/) - By: Maya K. van Rossum Founder, Green Amendments For The Generations Author, The Green Amendment, Securing Our Right to a Healthy Environment Following the brutal murder of George Floyd, the American public has taken to the streets, demanding systemic change to end racism. Far from seeing this murder, or those of Tamir Rice, Michael Brown,
- [Green Amendments partners with Art4erth!](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2020/10/08/green-amendments-partners-with-art-4-erth/) - Green Amendments For The Generations is proud to announce our partnership with Art4erth! Founded by Brian van Korn and Renard Cohen, Art4erth is a platform for artists and nonprofits to come and work together to tackle climate change and save the earth. This winter, Green Amendments and Art4erth are planning a special project, so stay
- [December 2020 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2020/12/15/december-2020-newsletter/) - Reflections From Our Founder: Green Amendments, Rights of Nature, Youth Climate Litigation & the Green New Deal Different Concepts With Different Impacts Green Amendments For The Generations is unique, but some wonder if it is another form of the Rights of Nature movement, ask how it compares to Youth-led Climate Litigation, or confuse it with
- [Insurrection By Fascists Is Not Protest, It’s Insurrection](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/01/07/insurrection-by-fascists-is-not-protest-its-insurrection/) - Statement from Maya K. van Rossum, Founder & Author Green Amendments For The Generations It was shocking to watch the insurrection unfold at the U.S. Capitol yesterday. Fascists and white supremacists came to our Capitol with weapons, bombs, and a goal of intimidation and harm in an effort to overthrow the democratic election of the
- [January 2021 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/01/12/january-2021-newsletter/) - In Case You Missed It: Township Board of Commissioners Seeks to Save an Old Growth Forest Using the Power of PA's Green Amendment For decades the crowded communities of Delaware County, PA have enjoyed the forest and hiking trails that pass through Don Guanella Woods in Marple Township, PA. This 178-acre forest – a unique,
- [February 2021 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/02/08/february-2021-newsletter/) - The race to become the first state with a modern Green Amendment is on! “After 5 years of spreading the Green Amendment message and the power of constitutional environmental rights for advancing environmental protection, climate justice, generational justice and environmental justice, it is so exciting to have inspired 11 states with Green Amendment proposals and
- [March 2021 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/03/09/march-2021-newsletter/) - Green Amendment Headlines The Green Amendment Movement is catching the attention of the press! E&E News: Environmental Rights Push Could Boost Youth Climate Cases (National) National Journal: Anti-fracking Activists Eye State Constitutions (National) NM Political Report: Green Amendment Proposal Passes First Committee (New Mexico) Las Cruces Sun News: Right to Clean Air, Water and Land:
- [Different Concepts With Different Impacts](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/03/31/different-concepts-with-different-impacts/) - Green Amendments ~ Rights of Nature ~ Youth Climate Litigation ~ Green New Deal Green Amendments For The Generations is a unique environmental movement, but some wonder if it is another form of the Rights of Nature movement, confuse it with the Congressionally discussed Green New Deal or ask how it compares to state and
- [April 2021 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/04/08/april-2021-newsletter/) - Support Environmental Rights This Month! In this special Earth Month Edition of our Green Amendment Newsletter, we will be highlighting many opportunities to support the Green Amendment Movement. 20% Off the Green Amendment Collection All throughout April, Green Amendments For The Generations is offering a special 20% off discount on the Green Amendment Collection, including
- [May 2021 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/05/12/may-2021-newsletter/) - Spotlight Story On Earth Day 2021, two states joined the national Green Amendment Movement: Delaware and Iowa! Delaware State Representatives Madinah A. Wilson-Anton and Paul Baumbach proposed a Green Amendment (HB220), which would amend the Delaware Constitution to add enforceable environmental rights. Read the full press release here. The official announcement of the Green Amendment
- [June 2021 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/06/07/june-2021-newsletter/) - Reflections From Our Founder It's Official – July 13 is National Green Amendment Day! A Day To Support Transformational Change In How We Think About & Protect Our Environment, Environmental Justice and Future Generations I was walking through a New York woodland over Memorial Day weekend with my daughter, one preserved in my mother’s memory.
- [July 2021 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/07/01/july-2021-newsletter/) - Join us on National Green Amendment Day July 13th Green Amendment Day is dedicated to education and engagement on the power of constitutional Green Amendments for protecting the rights of all people, including future generations, to a clean and healthy environment--with a particular focus on how Green Amendments transform our legal system to strengthen Environmental
- [Environmental Racism Demands Constitutional Protection](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/10/07/environmental-racism-demands-constitutional-protection/) - We all know that Black, Hispanic, Native American and other Communities of Color are disproportionately impacted by environmental pollution and degradation. But when you actually hear the numbers it is still shocking. Air pollution from cars, trucks and buses disproportionately hits Communities of Color here in New York with Black New Yorkers exposed to 72%
- [October 2021 Newsletter](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2021/10/12/october-2021-newsletter/) - “With a Green Amendment, no longer can there be environmental racism or sacrifice zones. They will be constitutionally prohibited.” - Maya K. van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments For The Generations. Donor Spotlight Robert Meek Robert “Bob” Meek, has been a supporter of Green Amendments For The Generations since its founding in 2017 and now
- [NJ’s Historic Opportunity to Secure The Right to a Healthy Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2018/01/14/njs-historic-opportunity-to-secure-the-right-to-a-healthy-environment/) - New Jersey is just one of the 48 U.S. states that fails to recognize and protect the right to clean water, clean air and the healthy environments necessary to support healthy lives and economies. New Jersey, along with New York, is also poised to become the next state to recognize and protect this right. On
- [A New York Environmental Rights Amendment on the Horizon](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2018/03/16/a-new-york-environmental-rights-amendment-on-the-horizon/) - The Delaware Riverkeeper Network has been working to support constitutional level protection for environmental rights in New York's constitution. While for years there have been provisions discussing various environmental issues in Article XIV, the provisions do not have the high level strength needed to recognize the inherent and indefeasible rights of people to a healthy
- [Generations Yet to Come: Environmental Rights in Pennsylvania](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2018/10/23/generations-yet-to-come-environmental-rights-in-pennsylvania/) - Watch a sneak peak of State Impact Pennsylvania's program telling the story of Pennsylvania's very own Green Amendment. Tune in on your local PBS affiliate network on Thursday, October 25th, 8 pm to see how the story of Article 1, Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution came into being, and how it sat dormant in
- [Want to guarantee clean air, water in N.J.? Then, we need a ‘Green Amendment,’ legislator and environmentalist say](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2019/02/26/want-to-guarantee-clean-air-water-in-n-j-then-we-need-a-green-amendment-legislator-and-environmentalist-say/) - By Linda Greenstein and Maya K. van Rossum A new vision for environmental protection is taking hold in America with New Jersey leading the way. The state Senate is proposing the passage of an amendment to the state’s constitutions or “Green Amendment,” that will recognize and protect an individual’s rights to clean air and water,
- [Reflections on Stories from New Mexico: a journey of challenge, sadness, and inspiration.](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2020/10/05/reflections-on-stories-from-new-mexico-a-journey-of-challenge-sadness-and-inspiration/) - From the desk of Maya van Rossum I have had an amazing few weeks in New Mexico (with 2 more to go) filming Part III of Here’s The Story: the Green Amendment. When the producer of our Green Amendment documentary series – Steve Rogers – heard about the amazing energy we were experiencing in New
- [Reflections on Stories from New Mexico: Part 2](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2020/11/11/reflections-on-stories-from-new-mexico-part-2/) - Communities Rising Up to Demand Environmental Justice & Protection Using Art, Advocacy, Inspiration, Generational Connection & Dedication. From the desk of Maya van Rossum My journey to film Part III of Here’s The Story: the Green Amendment, focused on New Mexico, has been nothing short of amazing. As powerful as my trip started off (you
- [Reflections on Stories from New Mexico: Part 3](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/2020/11/30/reflections-on-stories-from-new-mexico-part-3/) - Final Days & FinalStraw (Missed Parts 1 & 2? Catch up before reading Reflection 3: click here for Reflection 1 and click here for Reflection 2.) It is with mixed emotions that I rounded the corner for the last leg of my journey. Sunday brought another day of work back at the Airbnb my husband

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- [The Green Amendment Films](https://forthegenerations.org/the-green-amendment/green-amendment-films/) - The Green Amendment Films Here’s the Story | Pennsylvania Film | New Mexico Film | Interviews Here’s The Story: The Green Amendment Part 1 focused on the founding of the Green Amendment movement Part 2 focused on New Jersey and the Environmental Justice Values of the Green Amendment Alternative Links: Youtube (full), PBS, NJTV; Part
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- [Contact](https://forthegenerations.org/contact/) - Contact Us! We all have the right to pure water, clean air, a stable climate and a healthy environment. Get in touch with us now. 267.428.3425 Call us today! Fax 215.369.1181 Email maya@forthegenerations.org Address 925 Canal Street 7th Floor, Suite 3701 Bristol, PA 19007
- [Vermont](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/vermont/) - Quick link to take action now >> Support for Green Amendment Environmental Rights protection is emerging again in Vermont. University of Vermont Professor Christopher Brooks is working with his UVM students to develop and implement a statewide educational strategy to spread the word and secure community engagement on the idea of a Green Amendment for
- [Massachusetts](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/massachusetts/) - Hey, Massachusetts: Do you have a right to clean air, pure water, a safe climate, and healthy environments? Join us for an information session with Rep. Jennifer Armini and Maya K. van Rossum on the Green Amendment, the values and benefits it provides for our Massachusetts communities, and how you can get involved with the
- [Art Gallery](https://forthegenerations.org/national-green-amendment-day-2025/art-gallery/) - We're excited to share all the various kinds of artworks you all submitted for Green Amendment Day! Scroll through and be inspired! Ocean & River Lovers Selva Ozelli The Ocean and River Lovers art show by Selva Ozelli which contains 70 new oil paintings was a World Environment Day and London Climate Action Week event.
- [Georgia](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/georgia/) - Quick link to take action >>> What is a Green Amendment? Green Amendments are self executing provisions added to the Bill of Rights section of a constitution that recognize and protect the rights of all people -regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or income, including future generations – to pure water, clean air, a stable climate,
- [Kentucky](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/kentucky/) - Quick link to take action now >>> What is a Green Amendment? Green Amendments are self executing provisions added to the Bill of Rights section of a constitution that recognize and protect the rights of all people -regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or income, including future generations - to pure water, clean air, a stable
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- [Missouri](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/missouri/) - Quick link to take action >>> Green Amendments are self executing provisions added to the bill of rights section of a constitution that recognize and protect the rights of all people, including future generations, regardless of race, ethnicity, tribal membership status, socioeconomics or geography, to pure water, clean air, a stable climate, and healthy environments.
- [Mother's Day Action](https://forthegenerations.org/actnow/mothers-day-action/) - This Mother's Day, Green Amendments For The Generations is urging you to sign on to tell the politicians in charge to focus on prioritizing environmental protection for the sake of our children and for future generations. Deadline to sign is May 12th, 12:00pm ET.
- [North Carolina](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/north-carolina/) - Quick link to take action >>> A North Carolina Green Amendment has been proposed. Under the leadership of Representative Kanika Brown, a H965v0 NC Green Amendment 2025 has been proposed, and already has bi-partisan leadership and support. Joining Representative Brown as prime sponsors of the amendment are: Representative Brown, Representative Harrison, Representative Moss, and
- [Tennessee](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/tennessee/) - Quick link to take action now >>> Green Amendments are self executing provisions added to the bill of rights section of a constitution that recognize and protect the rights of all people, including future generations, regardless of race, ethnicity, tribal membership status, socioeconomics or geography, to pure water, clean air, a stable climate, and healthy environments. Representative
- [Letter to Editors](https://forthegenerations.org/actnow/letter-to-editors/)
- [Texas Action](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/texas/actiontx/)
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- [Texas](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/texas/) - Watch & Share The Video Short Watch & share this video of key leaders talking about the how's and why's of the Texas Stewardship Amendment. Once you have been inspired please sign this petition of support to join the Texas Stewardship Amendment effort. Encourage Support Take a moment to encourage support by other legislators for
- [Press](https://forthegenerations.org/press-2/)
- [Guardian Gnome](https://forthegenerations.org/guardian-gnome/) - I Am A Guardian GNOME. We’ve all seen the little ceramic Gnomes decorating people’s gardens, but did you know there is much more to them than a little cartoon character. Gnomes are documented throughout history as being the caretakers of our earth. In the Netherlands they are called “Kabouters”. They come out and night and
- [Green Amendment Day 2024 - Message](https://forthegenerations.org/national-green-amendment-day-2024/green-amendment-day-2024-message/) - Send us a message! Send us up to 13 words that express what a Green Amendment means to you and your state, and/or what is inspiring you to support the Green Amendment movement. Your words - which will be posted on our Green Amendment Day website and may also be used in other Green Amendment
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- [Green Amendment Day 2024 - Social Post](https://forthegenerations.org/national-green-amendment-day-2024/green-amendment-day-2024-social-post/) - Share our Green Amendment Day message on social media. You can send this pre-written tweet on the X/Twitter platform to environmental journalists and media outlets. When you complete this form, you will gain entry into our Green Amendment Day Giveaway! We will be drawing the names of 13 lucky winners to receive one of these
- [New Hampshire](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/new-hampshire/) - Quick link to take action now >>> Interest is building for the values of a Constitutional Green Amendment in New Hampshire. Multiple folks have reached out and are doing their due diligence behind the scenes to see how to best get the ball rolling. But, meanwhile, an interested graduate wants to share some of the
- [Florida](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/florida/) - On March 2nd, 2023, a virtual press event was held to spur action for protecting our environmental rights in Florida. The event featured a variety of voices sharing their own experiences. What is Florida’s “Right to Clean and Healthy Waters” Amendment? “The Right to Clean and Healthy Waters” is Florida’s version of a Green Amendment.
- [Illinois](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/illinois/) - Quick link to take action >>> Green Amendments are self executing provisions added to the bill of rights section of a constitution that recognize and protect the rights of all people, including future generations, regardless of race, ethnicity, tribal membership status, socioeconomics or geography, to pure water, clean air, a stable climate, and healthy environments. Illinois Communities
- [Montana](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/montana/) - Montana, like Pennsylvania and New York, recognizes and protects the right to a healthy environment in the declaration of rights section of its state constitution -- i.e. it has a constitutional environmental rights entitlement meeting the key Green Amendment criteria. As a result of the article II placement and the plain language of the constitutional
- [Nevada](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/nevada/) - Quick link to take action now >>> Green Amendments are self executing provisions added to the declaration of rights section of a constitution that recognize and protect the rights of all people, including future generations, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomics or geography, to pure water, clean air, a stable climate, and healthy environments. Assemblywoman Sarah Peters has
- [Letter to Governors](https://forthegenerations.org/actnow/letter-to-governors/) - Write a letter to your state governor
- [Idaho](https://forthegenerations.org/active-states/idaho/) - We have spoken with many in Idaho, including events sponsored by Lake Pend Orielle Waterkeeper and the Progressive Diners, as well as the Kootenai Environmental Alliance. Green Amendments For the Generations is continuing to explore whether there is interest in pursuing a Green Amendment in Idaho. We look forward to working with interested grassroots organizations, civic
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- [Creating an Arctic Sanctuary](https://forthegenerations.org/blog/projects/creating-an-arctic-sanctuary/) - Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate velit esse molestie consequat, vel illum dolore eu feugiat nulla facilisis at vero eros et accumsan et iusto odio dignissim qui blandit praesent luptatum zzril delenit augue duis dolore te feugait nulla facilisi. Claritas est etiam processus dynamicus, qui sequitur mutationem consuetudium lectorum. Mirum est
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## Events

- [NJ Green Amendment Town Hall - Maplewood](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-town-hall-maplewood/) - When it comes to the right to pure water, clean air, and healthy environments in New Jersey – for present and future generations – the people deserve to be heard! And when the legislature doesn’t give us that opportunity, we have to create it for ourselves. Join SOMA Action Climate and Green Amendments For The
- [Rally in Harrisburg to Say NO to Data Centers!](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rally-in-harrisburg-to-say-no-to-data-centers/) - Join us in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 to tell Governor Shapiro and our legislators that we say NO to data center development in Pennsylvania! Sign up today! bit.ly/Oct6Action Municipal meetings are packed to overflowing with community members sharing one common message -“No Data Centers!” Poll after poll says the majority
- [Webinar: Data Centers & an Oregon Environmental Right](https://forthegenerations.org/events/webinar-data-centers-an-oregon-environmental-right/) - Thursday, October 15 at 12PM PT Register at bit.ly/ORERAOct15 Join us to learn how having an Oregon environmental right recognized at the constitutional level can help protect communities from data centers, as well as a wide variety of other threats and harms.
- [The Future of Montezuma is A Healthy Environment: Community BYO Picnic](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-future-of-montezuma-is-a-healthy-environment-community-byo-picnic/) - You are invited to our Community BYO Picnic by the Dolores River under the cottonwoods at the Dolores Community Center, featuring family-friendly activities, live music, and Maya van Rossum speaking about the Colorado Right to a Healthy Environment Amendment! Join us on Tuesday September 29th from 4-8PM. Featuring Special Guests Eugene Joe, Navajo sand artist,
- [CO Right To A Healthy Environment at the Sunflower Theatre!](https://forthegenerations.org/events/co-right-to-a-healthy-environment-at-the-sunflower-theatre/) - More event details coming soon! Sunflower Theatre 8 East Main Street Cortez, Colorado
- [Delaware River Frack Ban Coalition Press Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/delaware-river-frack-ban-coalition-press-conference/) - Defend the Delaware River from Fracking! Join us on September 2 at the DRBC meeting to support the frack ban! Green Amendments For The Generations will be speaking at this press event regarding the implications of the Pennsylvania and New York Green Amendments on the Delaware River Frack Ban. Our coalition fought back last month when
- [Northern Climate Network Climate @ Noon with Maya K. van Rossum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/northern-climate-network-climate-noon-with-maya-k-van-rossum/) - Maya K. van Rossum will give a Climate @ Noon presentation and Q&A session about the national Green Amendment Movement and progress in the state of Michigan. Climate @ Noon is a Northern Climate Network series that brings informative lectures about climate change related issues, relevant to our community to campus. This event is free
- [Maya K. van Rossum at Gonzaga University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maya-k-van-rossum-at-gonzaga-university/) - Join us on Tuesday, September 1 to learn how elevating environmental rights to the highest legal level is driving real change across the U.S. and empowering individuals to lead the fight for environmental justice where they live. Green Amendments Founder Maya van Rossum speaks at the Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment. Register
- [Curative Amendments – What Is Their True Effect on Data Centers & Other Threats WEBINAR](https://forthegenerations.org/events/curative-amendments-what-is-their-true-effect-on-data-centers-other-threats-webinar/) - Informing the Resistance Curative Amendments – What Is Their True Effect on Data Centers & Other Threats Tuesday, July 28, 12 p.m. Register at bit.ly/CurativeAmendments Join the Better Path Coalition and Green Amendments For The Generations on July 28th for a special noontime webinar, Curative Amendments – What Is Their True Effect on Data Centers
- [Article 1 Section 27 and Data Centers: How to Properly Use It WEBINAR](https://forthegenerations.org/events/article-1-section-27-and-data-centers-how-to-properly-use-it-webinar/) - Informing the Resistance Article 1 Section 27 and Data Centers: How to Properly Use It Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m. Register at bit.ly/BPP127 Green Amendments For The Generations is teaming up with Better Path Coalition to present this first in a new webinar series called Informing the Resistance. GAFTG founder, Maya van Rossum will discuss Pennsylvania's
- [National Green Amendment Day 2026](https://forthegenerations.org/events/national-green-amendment-day-2026/) - Save the Date: July 13 is National Green Amendment Day This year, we will be joined by the Green Amendment Pixie who is going to help us all learn how to take on the industry opposition! Visit our National Green Amendment Day page now for all the latest!
- [An Evening with Terry Tempest Williams -- CO Green Amendment Partner Event](https://forthegenerations.org/events/an-evening-with-terry-tempest-williams-co-green-amendment-partner-event/) - Great Old Broads for Wilderness -- a leading Colorado Partner for the Colorado Right to a Healthy Environment -- has a special event you may be interested in if are from Colorado. An Evening with Terry Tempest Williams, July 17, 5-8 pm. Cost $25. Buy tickets at https://www.greatoldbroads.org/events-calendar/
- [Michigan Green Amendment Coalition at People's Hearing Michigan](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-coalition-at-peoples-hearing-michigan/) - Come hear us speak and visit the Michigan Green Amendment table at the People's Hearing Michigan! Join us on June 27, 2026 in Detroit for The Michigan People’s Hearing — a one-day public gathering centered on testimonies, community-driven solutions, and cultural celebration. This event invites communities from across Michigan and surrounding regions to come forward
- [S.A.V.E. Lecture: Green Amendments Across the Nation: The Transformative Power of Constitutional Environmental Rights.](https://forthegenerations.org/events/15314/) - Green Amendments Maya K. van Rossum has been asked to be a part of the 2026-2027 S.A.V.E. (Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment) Lecture Series. The S.A.V.E. organization highlights ecology, spirituality and sustainability and serves as a catalyst for environmental change. Talk Title: “Green Amendments Across the Nation: The Transformative Power of Constitutional Environmental Rights.”
- [Green Amendments At Center for American Progress’ State Federal Climate Initiative Discussion](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendments-at-center-for-american-progress-state-federal-climate-initiative-discussion/) - More details coming soon!
- [Michigan Green Amendment Webinar with MICAN](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-webinar-with-mican/) - Join the Michigan Green Amendment Coalition and MICAN to learn about the values of a Michigan Green Amendment from: Representative Donavan McKinney Green Amendments Founder Maya van Rossum Michigan Green Amendment leader Gloria Koch May 28 at 6:30 pm on Zoom Learn More and RSVP
- [Maine Green Amendment ~ PineTree Amendment Reboot](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maine-pine-tree-amendment-re-initiation/) - Join us for the re-initiation of our Maine Pine Tree Amendment (Maine's version of a Green Amendment) effort! You'll hear from legislative champion Rep. Laurie Osher, leading Maine advocates, and national Green Amendments for The Generations movement Founder Maya K. van Rossum about this new phase of the movement, including new language and how YOU
- [Green Amendments Speak to SAVE](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendments-speak-to-save/) - Green Amendments Founder has been invited to speak with SAVE - Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment. Will be a zoom event. More details to come.
- [GAFTG at PNW Forest Climate Alliance](https://forthegenerations.org/events/gaftg-at-pnw-forest-climate-alliance/) - The Washington Green Amendment campaign is working to pass a state constitutional amendment codifying the right to clean water and air, and a safe and healthy environment. In this info session for members of the PNW Forest Climate Alliance, we’ll hear from Maya Van Rossum (Green Amendments founder & Delaware Riverkeeper) and David Kipnis (WA
- [Pennsylvania Virtual Town Hall on Data Centers](https://forthegenerations.org/events/pennsylvania-virtual-town-hall-on-data-centers/) - The Better Path Coalition and No False Climate Solutions PA are hosting a statewide virtual town hall on data centers from 7 – 9 p.m. on May 13. In the past year, Pennsylvanians have experienced a tsunami of data center proposals. The known impacts of the data centers themselves, as well as those of the
- [Green Amendments For The Generations at Sierra Club North Central PA](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sierra-club-north-central-pa/) - This Earth Day, Green Amendments For The Generations will speak to the Sierra Club North Central PA chapter at Bucknell University. Join us for a conversation on the history of the PA Green Amendment, some key GA victories, and how you can take action in your state to uplift Green Amendment protections! WHEN: Wednesday, April
- [Michigan Green Amendment Press Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-press-conference/) - Legislators & Advocates Announce Michigan Constitutional Amendment Protecting Environmental Rights (aka a Michigan Green Amendment) Lead Legislators Believe This Could Be A Pivotal Year For The Constitutional Right What: Leading Michigan State Legislators and advocates will gather to announce filing of the Michigan Green Amendment that would protect the right of all the people of
- [The Pennsylvania Green Amendment: How it Works for Municipal Government, Agency Decision-making, and Legislative Action (12PM)](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-pennsylvania-green-amendment-how-it-works-for-municipal-government-agency-decision-making-and-legislative-action-12pm/) - Join Green Amendments For The Generations for an in-depth webinar all about the Pennsylvania Green Amendment-- its history, language, and applications at the state and local government levels. Experts will speak specifically to Green Amendment obligations and opportunities for municipal government officials, state regulatory agencies, and state legislators, followed by a Question and Answer session.
- [The Pennsylvania Green Amendment: How it Works for Municipal Government, Agency Decision-making, and Legislative Action (6PM)](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-pennsylvania-green-amendment-how-it-works-for-municipal-government-agency-decision-making-and-legislative-action-6pm/) - Join Green Amendments For The Generations for an in-depth webinar all about the Pennsylvania Green Amendment-- its history, language, and applications at the state and local government levels. Experts will speak specifically to Green Amendment obligations and opportunities for municipal government officials, state regulatory agencies, and state legislators, followed by a Question and Answer session.
- [Questions, Constitutional Rights, and Ordinances - Taking on Pennsylvania Data Centers](https://forthegenerations.org/events/questions-constitutional-rights-and-ordinances-taking-on-pennsylvania-data-centers/) - How the PA Green Amendment can help communities as they seek to take on the threat and harm of data centers. This three-topic webinar will include presentations about effective data center municipal ordinances, the hard questions activists need to be asking when faced with a data center, as well as the discussion of how constitutional
- [[POSTPONED] New Mexico Green Amendment Update and Planning Session](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-mexico-green-amendment-update-and-planning-session/) - This event is postponed until further notice. ----------- You’re invited to our New Mexico Green Amendment 2026 Planning Session on Wednesday, April 1 at 10AM MT. We are preparing for a strong year in 2027 by kicking out education and outreach efforts into gear! Join us for this important discussion so that we can advance
- [Ambassador Training: How To Talk About Green Amendments in Data Center Advocacy](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ambassador-training-how-to-talk-about-green-amendments-in-data-center-advocacy/) - Upcoming Ambassador Training! How To Talk About Green Amendments in Data Center Advocacy Data centers are proliferating across the United States during a time when there are a lack of laws, regulations, ordinances, and zoning protections to defend our communities from these hyperscale development proposals. Many are wondering: what pathways exist for the people to
- [GAFTG at Robbinsville Democratic Club](https://forthegenerations.org/events/gaftg-at-robbinsville-democratic-club/) - GAFTG will talk with the Robbinsville, NJ Democratic Club about the Green Amendment concept and how a New Jersey Green Amendment could make a meaningful difference for the people and nature of the Garden State. Grover's Mill Coffee 295 Princeton Hightstown Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
- [New Jersey Green Amendment Press Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-jersey-green-amendment-press-conference/) - WHAT: Organizations and leaders who are part of the New Jersey Green Amendment Coalition will be hosting a virtual press conference to share their messages on the continued importance of securing constitutional environmental rights for all New Jerseyans, particularly in an era of federal environmental rollbacks. WHO: Speakers will include: Maya K. van Rossum, Founder,
- [Green Amendments at PIELC in Oregon](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendments-at-pielc-in-oregon/) - Land Air Water, a volunteer student group at the University of Oregon School of Law, hosts the 44th annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC) in Eugene Oregon, Thursday, March 12th to Sunday March 15th. The Conference 's theme focuses on fighting back against the dismantling of environmental protections and invites problem solvers, activists, scientists,
- [Connecticut Amendment Up For a Hearing - Testimony & Written Comments Needed](https://forthegenerations.org/events/connecticut-amendment-up-for-a-hearing-testimony-written-comments-needed/) - It’s Time to Testify for Connecticut’s Environmental Rights Amendment March 4 @ 10:30 am in person, online or in writing. This is the time to make your voice heard at the CT General Assembly in support of the CT Environmental Rights Amendment! The public hearing is when the legislators are most likely to be listening
- [Climate Solutions Now 2026 - Green Amendments Present](https://forthegenerations.org/events/climate-solutions-now-2026-conference-green-amendments-present/) - Join Maya van Rossum at the Climate Solutions Now 2026 conference to explore the values of a Green Amendment for addressing the climate crisis and environmental protection. Climate Solutions Now is presented by ICLR, the Initiative for Climate Leadership and Resilience at Cal Poly. Maya's Presentation: Green Amendments - Taking Our Power Back to Protect People &
- [Hawaii GA Hearing Rescheduled or Today](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hawaii-ga-hearing-rescheduled-or-today/) - The Hawai'i Green Amendment hearing has been rescheduled for today, Feb 13, 3:10 pm Hawai'i time. See the meeting agenda with pertinent links to speak or listen here.
- [Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future](https://forthegenerations.org/events/leading-the-change-women-shaping-a-sustainable-future/) - For 2026, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) proudly presents the theme: “ Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future ” This theme honors the women who have and are reimagining and rebuilding systems to ensure long-term sustainability- environmental, economic, educational, and societal. It recognizes the powerful leadership of women in creating a future
- [IREJN's Environmental Legislation Webinar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/irejns-environmental-legislation-webinar/) - The Interreligious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN) is hosting a webinar to discuss a swath of important environmental legislation in Connecticut, including Connecticut's Environmental Rights Amendment. Monday, Feb 23 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Register here: https://makeyourvoiceheardct2026.eventbrite.com/
- [Fordham Law: Environmental Law, Public Health, and the Climate Crisis: Protecting Communities in a Changing World](https://forthegenerations.org/events/fordham-law-environmental-law-public-health-and-the-climate-crisis-protecting-communities-in-a-changing-world/) - Green Amendments Founder Maya van Rossum will be speaking on an auspicious panel of experts. Join her and the other speakers at this great event. The Fordham Environmental Law Review presents Environmental Law, Public Health, and the Climate Crisis: Protecting Communities in a Changing World Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Check-In
- [Ambassador Program Training - Securing Municipal Resolutions of Support](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ambassador-program-training-securing-municipal-resolutions-of-support/) - Join us for another training as part of our Green Amendments Ambassador Program! In this training, we will: Discuss what municipal & organizational resolutions are, and how they are a powerful tool for advancing Green Amendment values, Introduce our Resolution toolkit & resources, and Have time for a Q&A! A recording of this event will
- [Hawai'i Hearing - Postponed](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hawaii-hearing-4-pm-hawaii-time/) - Due to weather, the hearing was postponed. Stay tuned for the reschedule info. But meanwhile, consider working on your testimony to avoid the last minute rush. The Senate version of the Hawai'i Green Amendment - SB2478 -- is scheduled for a hearing on Monday, February 9, at 4 pm Hawai'i time. If you have an
- [Hawai'i Written Testimony Due - by 4 pm](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hawaii-written-testimony-due-by-4-pm/) - The Senate version of the Hawai'i Green Amendment - SB2478 -- is scheduled for a hearing on Monday, February 9, at 4 pm Hawai'i time. Testimony must be submitted 24 hour before the hearing - that means by 4 pm (Hawai'i time), Sunday February 8. This is the link where you can submit testimony and
- [Connecticut Town Hall on Environmental Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/events/connecticut-town-hall-on-environmental-rights/) - Join CT NOFA for a Town Hall Meeting with Maya van Rossum and other state policy advocates. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to learn what the CT Environmental Rights Amendment is and why it is crucially important to protect our environmental rights on the state level, as Federal environmental laws and
- [Public Town Hall on the CT ERA](https://forthegenerations.org/events/public-town-hall-on-the-ct-era/) - Join CT NOFA for a Town Hall Meeting with Maya van Rossum and other state policy advocates. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to learn what the CT Environmental Rights Amendment is and why it is crucially important to protect our environmental rights on the state level, as Federal environmental laws and
- [Connecticut Public Town Hall](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ct-town-hall-save-the-date/) - Public Town Hall on the Connecticut Environmental Rights Town Hall Meeting with Maya van Rossum and state advocates. An opportunity for the public to learn what the CT Environmental Rights Amendment is and why it is crucially important to protect our environmental rights on the state level as Federal environmental laws and regulations are being
- [NM Hearing Before HENRC - 8:30 mst](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nm-hearing-before-henrc-830-mst/) - CALL TO ACTION – YOUR VOICE URGENTLY NEEDED New Mexico’s Green Amendment Is Up For Its 1st Hearing in 2026 We Need All Hands On Deck Recognizing and protecting the right of all New Mexicans to clean and healthy air, water, soil environments; to healthy flora, fauna and habitats; a stable climate and thriving ecosystems
- [Talen Data Center Hearing - Montour County, PA](https://forthegenerations.org/events/talen-data-center-hearing-montour-county-pa/) - Talen Energy Supply, LLC (Talen Energy) is asking the Montour County Commissioners to rezone over 800 acres of land from zoning as agricultural, public/semi public or rural residential uses to an industrial use designation. In response to strong community advocacy, Talen Energy confirmed that the change in zoning was needed to support a planned data
- [CT Environmental Rights Training Session - Save the Date](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ct-environmental-rights-training-session-save-the-date/) - CT Environmental Rights — Training Session January 16, 1 pm. Buchanan Auditorium, Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield Center Register at this link This will be an in-depth training session with state advocates and Maya van Rossum, founder and national leader of the movement for Green Amendments in states across the US, to prepare
- [People's Action Guide Launch (for states working to secure a Green Amendment)](https://forthegenerations.org/events/peoples-action-guide-launch-for-states-working-to-secure-a-green-amendment/) - Join us for the launch of the Green Amendment People’s Action Guide! Have you ever wished you had a toolkit to help guide your Green Amendment advocacy? A sort of one-stop-shop that details what a Green Amendment is, how it works, and what steps you can take to advance a Green Amendment movement in your
- [People's Action Guide Launch (for states with a Green Amendment)](https://forthegenerations.org/events/peoples-action-guide-launch-for-states-with-a-green-amendment/) - Join us for the launch of the Green Amendment People’s Action Guide! Have you ever wished you had a toolkit to help guide your Green Amendment advocacy? A sort of one-stop-shop that details what a Green Amendment is, how it works, and what steps you can take to advance a Green Amendment movement in your
- [NJ Green Amendment Town Hall in Newark](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-town-hall-in-newark/) - Join Waterspirit and Green Amendments For The Generations at this Town Hall event in Newark, New Jersey! Friday, December 12, 2025 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Ironbound Community Corporation - 432 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105 New Jersey is vying for a constitutional Green Amendment - what would that really mean for our communities, our health, our watersheds?
- [NM Green Amendment Before Committee](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nm-green-amendment-before-committee/) - There will be a presentation on the New Mexico Green Amendment before the Water & Natural Resources Interim Committee on Tuesday, November 18. It is currently scheduled for a 2:20 time slot. You can see the full committee agenda here. On Monday the 17th, at 12:15, the Committee is accepting public comments. If you are
- [Michigan Green Amendment Virtual Meet and Greet](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-virtual-meet-and-greet/) - Join us on Monday, November 17 at noon for a virtual meet and greet with the Michigan Green Amendment Coalition! Grab your lunch and meet us online to talk about the Michigan Green Amendment movement -- where we stand, what we're up to, and how you may want to get involved! You will get the
- [OASIS* Conference: School Sustainability Success Stories](https://forthegenerations.org/events/oasis-conference-school-sustainability-success-stories/) - Come see Green Amendments Founder and Delaware Riverkeeper Maya K. van Rossum at the OASIS* and NJ Audubon Eco-Schools Conference on December 4th! Maya will be providing a keynote speech to wrap up this great event, which uplifts school sustainability success stories. What: OASIS* Conference: School Sustainability Success Stories | Get inspired, Take Action When:
- [The People’s Hearing for the New Jersey Green Amendment *VIRTUAL EVENT*](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-peoples-hearing-for-the-new-jersey-green-amendment/) - Join us for this event in partnership with the Pinelands Alliance! The People’s Hearing for the New Jersey Green Amendment Wednesday, November 12th | 7:00 PM Since the State Assembly has yet to hold a hearing on the proposed New Jersey Green Amendment, we’re creating space for the voices that matter most…yours. Join us for
- [Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment Strategy Session](https://forthegenerations.org/events/connecticut-environmental-rights-amendment-strategy-session/) - You are invited to a strategy session to help us build the power we need to move the CT ERA forward and overcome the roadblocks in our way! Maya van Rossum, the leader of the Green Amendment movement, working in dozens of states across the country, will be joining in-person for this special strategy session!
- [k-kollective Presents: Last Minute Maybes and Func Pro Tunc in Support of the Washington Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/k-kollective-presents-last-minute-maybes-and-func-pro-tunc-in-support-of-the-washington-green-amendment/) - Attend this amazing benefit organized by the Washington Coalition in support of the WA Green Amendment effort! Enjoy some amazing local musicians all while uplifting the effort to secure constitutional environmental rights in the great state of Washington. Date: Thursday, November 13 Location: The Royal Room - 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 Doors:
- [Maya K. van Rossum at Fountain Street Church](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maya-k-van-rossum-at-fountain-street-church/) - On Sunday, October 5, join Maya K. van Rossum at the renowned Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids Mission for an inspiring sermon on the power of the Green Amendment movement, and how we can take action to preserve our sacred places, spaces, and communities for generations to come. When: Sunday, October 5 at 11AM
- [CANCELLED Michigan Green Amendment Resolution Training #2](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-resolution-training-2/) - Due to a conflict, this event has been cancelled. A recording of our 9/22 event (with the same agenda and content) is available on the Michigan Green Amendment Action Platform Community at bit.ly/MIGreenCommunity. Simply log in/make your account, go to the ‘Events’ tab within the Michigan Community, and scroll to our 9/22 Municipal Resolutions training to
- [NJ Green Amendment Workshop at Medford Friends Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-workshop-at-medford-friends-meeting/) - Do you have the right to clean air, pure water, a safe climate, and healthy environments? Join Medford Friends Meeting and the New Jersey Green Amendment Movement to learn about the New Jersey Green Amendment, its power to secure these environmental rights for all people, and how YOU can get involved by securing resolutions in
- [Washington Green Amendment Tour - Vancouver](https://forthegenerations.org/events/washington-green-amendment-tour-vancouver/) - Constitutional Change for a Livable Future: The Washington Green Amendment Tour comes to Vancouver! Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6-8PM at Clark College LAST MINUTE LOCATION CHANGE If you are planning to attend tonight's event please text 215 801 3043 for details. Register for this event at bit.ly/WashingtonGAtour! Check out our Facebook event here. Find out more
- [Smith College, Northampton Massachusetts](https://forthegenerations.org/events/smith-college-northampton-massachusetts/) - Join Maya van Rossum for a discussion on Green Amendments' power in modern environmental activism for environmental justice and climate action, and how Smith College students and members of the public can get involved with the movement. Tuesday, October 28, 7:00pm ET Smith College Neilson Library, Neilson Browsing Room 7 Neilson Drive, Northampton, MA 01063
- [Nebraska Green Amendment Legislative Resolution Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nebraska-green-amendment-legislative-resolution-hearing/)
- [Michigan Green Amendment Resolution Training](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-resolution-training/) - Join the Michigan Green Amendment Coalition for our upcoming training on the Michigan Green Amendment and Securing Municipal & Organizational Resolutions! In this training, we will: Talk about what a Green Amendment is and how it will benefit our communities, Give a brief update on the Michigan Green Amendment movement, Discuss what municipal & organizational
- [Michigan Green Amendment at 2025 MICAN Summit](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-at-2025-mican-summit/) - Come visit the Michigan Green Amendment Coalition on Tuesday, September 9th at the 2025 Michigan Climate Summit in Lansing! We will be tabling alongside a host of environmental organizations, and would love to speak with you in-person! Stop by our table to learn more about the Michigan movement, meet our fearless Coalition leaders, sign petitions
- [Green Amendments: Taking Our Power Back to Protect People & Earth Webinar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendments-taking-our-power-back-to-protect-people-earth-webinar/) - Green Amendments: Taking Our Power Back to Protect People & Earth Webinar While we have many rights in the U.S., environmental rights is not among them. It’s time to empower communities to secure their environmental rights: to turn from a system of laws that accommodates pollution, to a system that prevents degradation through the passage of constitutional
- [Getting Up to Speed on the  Massachusetts Green Amendment Movement](https://forthegenerations.org/events/getting-up-to-speed-on-the-massachusetts-green-amendment-movement/) - Hey, Massachusetts: Do you have a right to clean air, pure water, a safe climate, and healthy environments? Join us for an information session with Rep. Jennifer Armini and Maya K. van Rossum on the Green Amendment, the values and benefits it provides for our Massachusetts communities, and how you can get involved with the
- [Environmental Rights Amendments: A Constitutional Approach to State Climate Policy](https://forthegenerations.org/events/environmental-rights-amendments-a-constitutional-approach-to-state-climate-policy/) - Environmental Rights Amendments: A Constitutional Approach to State Climate Policy As the federal government threatens states’ authority to regulate climate policy, Environmental Rights Amendments (ERAs) present a key opportunity for states to guarantee the right to a clean and healthy environment through a constitutional mandate. These amendments can be used to advance critical efforts in
- [NJ Green Amendment Monthly Training: Op-Eds & LTEs](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-monthly-training-op-eds-ltes/) - Join the New Jersey Green Amendment movement for our monthly large-group training session and status update on Thursday, August 14 at 3PM ET! In this meeting, we will: Review the current status of the New Jersey Green Amendment movement Give a training on Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor, how to write them, and how
- [MI Green Amendment: Municipal & Organizational Resolutions Training](https://forthegenerations.org/events/mi-green-amendment-municipal-organizational-resolutions-training/) - Do you believe that everyone has the right to clean air, pure water, a safe climate, and healthy environments? Do you believe that your local community and clubs feel the same way? Then join the Michigan Green Amendment Coalition on Monday, August 25 from 2-3PM, for our upcoming training on Securing Municipal & Organizational Resolutions!
- [New Mexico Green Amendment Talk with Indivisible NM](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-mexico-green-amendment-talk-with-indivisible-nm/) - Maya van Rossum (GAFTG), Eric Jantz (New Mexico Environmental Law Center), and several of our NM legislative champions will be speaking in a breakout group at this Indivisible NM event.
- [NJ Green Amendment Town Hall - Camden](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-town-hall-camden/) - When it comes to the right to pure water, clean air, and healthy environments in New Jersey – for present and future generations – the people deserve to be heard! And when the legislature doesn’t give us that opportunity, we have to create it for ourselves. Join us for a New Jersey Green Amendment Town
- [Washington Green Amendment Tour - Spokane](https://forthegenerations.org/events/washington-green-amendment-tour-spokane/) - Constitutional Change for a Livable Future: The Washington Green Amendment Tour comes to Spokane! Friday, September 19, 2025 from 6-8PM at Hamilton Studio Register for this event at bit.ly/WashingtonGAtour! Check out our Facebook event here. Find out more about the Washington Green Amendment Tour
- [Washington Green Amendment Tour - Richland](https://forthegenerations.org/events/washington-green-amendment-tour-richland/) - Constitutional Change for a Livable Future: The Washington Green Amendment Tour comes to Richland! Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 6-8PM at Washington State University Register for this event at bit.ly/WashingtonGAtour! Check out our Facebook event here. Find out more about the Washington Green Amendment Tour
- [Washinton Green Amendment Tour - Yakima](https://forthegenerations.org/events/washinton-green-amendment-tour-yakima/) - Constitutional Change for a Livable Future: The Washington Green Amendment Tour comes to Yakima! Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 6-8PM at Yakima Valley Museum Register for this event at bit.ly/WashingtonGAtour! Check out our Facebook event here. Find out more about the Washington Green Amendment Tour
- [Washington Green Amendment Tour - Olympia](https://forthegenerations.org/events/washington-green-amendment-tour-olympia/) - Constitutional Change for a Livable Future: The Washington Green Amendment Tour comes to Olympia! Monday, September 15, 2025 from 6-8PM at Abigail Stewart House Register for this event at bit.ly/WashingtonGAtour! Check out our Facebook event here. Find out more about the Washington Green Amendment Tour
- [The Washington Green Amendment Tour - Seattle](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-washington-green-amendment-tour-seattle/) - Constitutional Change for a Livable Future: The Washington Green Amendment Tour comes to Seattle! Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 2-5PM at Old Stove Brewery Register for this event at bit.ly/WashingtonGAtour! Check out our Facebook event here. Find out more about the Washington Green Amendment Tour
- [Eco-Logic Radio Talks Green Amendments](https://forthegenerations.org/events/eco-logic-radio-talks-green-amendments/) - Be sure to listen in to Eco-Logic Radio and hear the live discussion with Maya van Rossum on the power and values of Green Amendment protections, including in this moment when we see so many environmental protections being rolled back http://www.comicbookradioshow.com/eco-logic.html
- [National Green Amendment Day - Special Expert Forum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/national-green-amendment-day-special-expert-forum/) - In celebration of National Green Amendment Day and Week, we're hosting a Special Expert Forum: Exploring How & Why State Constitutions Are Poised to Help Address Our Nation’s Most Pressing Issues (Tuesday, July 15, 6pm ET) >>> Find out more about National Green Amendment Day and learn how you can participate
- [National Green Amendment Day 2025](https://forthegenerations.org/events/national-green-amendment-day-2025/) - National Green Amendment Day & Week 2025 kicks off Sunday, July 13th! We're celebrating our environmental freedoms with two events: 1. A Special Expert Forum: Exploring How & Why State Constitutions Are Poised to Help Address Our Nation’s Most Pressing Issues (Tuesday, July 15, 6pm ET) 2. A Green Amendment Community Art Gallery (Opening July
- [NJ Green Amendment Monthly Training: Municipal Resolutions](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-monthly-training-municipal-resolutions/) - Join the New Jersey Green Amendment movement for our monthly large-group training session and status update on Thursday, July 10 at 3PM ET! In this meeting, we will: Review the current status of the New Jersey Green Amendment movement Give a training on Municipal Resolutions and how to secure one in your area Have opportunity
- [The Melting Age by Alfons Rodriguez, Fatma Kadirand Selva Ozelli for Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-melting-age/) - SPECIAL ONLINE SCREENING of The Melting Age by Alfons Rodriguez, Fatma Kadir & Selva Ozelli The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University is celebrating its 75th anniversary with environmental art shows! The Melting Age Art Show by award winning artists Alfons Rodriguez, Fatma Kadir and Selva Ozelli draws attention to the impact of global warming
- [Third Act New Mexico -- Advancing the NM GA](https://forthegenerations.org/events/third-act-new-mexico-advancing-the-nm-ga/) - Getting up to speed on the status of the NM Green Amendment, including the impact of the recent court decision regarding existing Article XX Section 21. For information on how to join, contact Third Act New Mexico.
- [Our Environmental Rights: A Discussion with Maya K. van Rossum Author of the Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/our-environmental-rights-a-discussion-with-maya-k-van-rossum-author-of-the-green-amendment/) - Join the Moshannon Group of the Sierra Club to talk about environmental advocacy and activism. Worsening ecological crises and a new presidential administration mean any victories over the past year are now at risk. In the years ahead, we’ll have our work cut out for us. We’re lucky in Pennsylvania because we had an Environmental
- [Cape May Green Amendment Town Hall](https://forthegenerations.org/events/cape-may-green-amendment-town-hall/) - Fighting Federal Environmental Rollbacks: Demanding our Right to Clean Air, Pure Water, and a Safe Climate Date: Wednesday, June 4th, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 Join the Pinelands Preservation Alliance for a discussion on securing our constitutional right to life’s most basic necessities in
- [RECLAMATION: BLAC’s Storytelling and Policy Summit: July 17-20, 2025](https://forthegenerations.org/events/reclamation-blacs-storytelling-and-policy-summit-july-17-20-2025/) - Join Green Amendments For The Generations at RECLAMATION: BLAC's Storytelling and Policy Summit in July 2025! As the Green Amendment seeks to constitutionally recognize environmental rights for all people, the BLAC Policy and Storytelling Summit uplifts the specific struggles and solutions of Black Appalachian communities who have long borne the brunt of environmental degradation. By
- [RI Green Amendment Senate Committee Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ri-green-amendment-senate-committee-hearing/) - The Senate Committee hearing on the RI Green Amendment (Bill #S327) has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th. For In-Person Testimony: The Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture, chaired by Sen Sosnowski will be held at 4pm in the Senate lounge. The Senate lounge is on the second floor, East wing, behind the Senate chamber.
- [RI Green Amendment Written Comment Due](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ri-green-amendment-written-comment-due/) - The Senate Committee hearing on the RI Green Amendment (Bill #S327) has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th. Written Comments are due by end of Day May 6th - the Day before the hearing. Organizational Sign on Opportunity: if you represent an organization and would like to sign on to a comment with colleague organizations
- [GA Panel Present: Reparative & Restorative Paradigms for Environmental Justice at Rutgers University-Newark](https://forthegenerations.org/events/reparative-and-restorative-paradigms-for-environmental-justice-at-rutgers-university-newark/) - Rutgers University Newark hosts the seminar Reparative and Restorative Paradigms for Environmental Justice, which examines local and global perspectives to the existential challenges posed by climate change. The seminar will consider how reparative and restorative approaches to environmental justice may offer more inclusive opportunities to re-imagine the terms of citizenship and self-government; ones that embed
- [Green Amendment Keynotes at 2025 Climate Pro Bono Bootcamp](https://forthegenerations.org/events/2025-climate-pro-bono-bootcamp/) - Green Amendments For The Generations is proud to be hosted by Offit Kurman for the 2025 Climate Pro Bono Bootcamp Founder Maya K. van Rossum will be delivering the keynote address to kick off the event which aims to inspire attorneys from around the world to collaborate and use their skills to make an impact
- [2025 Climate Pro Bono Bootcamp](https://forthegenerations.org/events/2025-climate-pro-bono-bootcamp-2/) - This two-day virtual bootcamp will be held on Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 1:00-6:00pm EST. Register once, attend both days! REGISTER HERE Learn the skills you need to provide pro bono support to climate-friendly causes, communities, and startups! This unique event brings together attorneys from across the world to learn how
- [Green Amendment Ambassador Training Session](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendment-ambassador-training-session/) - Join us for our monthly training session for the Green Amendments Ambassador Program! Wednesday, April 9 at 4PM PT / 5 PM MT / 6 PM CT / 7PM ET we will be having our monthly training as part of our Green Amendments Ambassador Program. We will be talking all about our Business Support Ambassador Educator
- [New Jersey Green Amendment Town Hall hosted by Pinelands Preservation Alliance](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-jersey-green-amendment-town-hall-hosted-by-pinelands-preservation-alliance/) - When it comes to the right to pure water, clean air, and healthy environments in New Jersey – for present and future generations – the people deserve to be heard! And when the legislature doesn’t give us that opportunity, we have to create it for ourselves. Join us for a New Jersey Green Amendment Town
- [United Nations  Inaugural World Glaciers Day Art show](https://forthegenerations.org/events/united-nations-inaugural-world-glaciers-day-art-show/) - Art will be featured by artist Selva Ozelli, who is a Green Amendment Ambassador. Selva Ozelli is an artist, writer and lawyer. She is an award winning artist whose paintings have been acknowledged in 19 international art contests and exhibited in over 120 art shows by numerous museums, the United Nations, ministries and NGOs across
- [Paradise by Ian Hutton and Selva Ozelli at the Cunneen Hackett Art Center](https://forthegenerations.org/events/paradise-by-ian-hutton-and-selva-ozelli-at-the-cunneen-hackett-art-center/) - From March 7- April 25 Paradise by Ian Hutton and Selva Ozelli at the Cunneen Hackett Art Center Selva Ozelli is an artist, writer and lawyer, and also a Green Amendments For The Generations Ambassador. She is an award winning artist whose paintings have been acknowledged in 19 international art contests and exhibited in
- [Where Worlds Meet by HMVC Gallery](https://forthegenerations.org/events/where-worlds-meet-by-hmvc-gallery/) - Where Worlds Meet by HMVC Gallery in NYC which will hold a 24 art show at a Times Square Jumbotron on March 21 which marks the inaugural World Glaciers Day as well as the World Forest Day. Art will be featured by artist Selva Ozelli, who is a Green Amendment Ambassador. Selva Ozelli is an
- [Rhode Island Green Amendment Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rhode-island-green-amendment-hearing/) - Rhode Island is up for a hearing! SCHEDULED FOR HEARING AND/OR CONSIDERATION House Resolution No. 5732 BY Bennett, Speakman, Cortvriend, Spears, Carson, Donovan, Cruz, Boylan, Phillips, Cotter ENTITLED, JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION – GREEN AMENDMENT (Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 1
- [Michigan Green Amendment Education Session](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-education-session/) - The Michigan Green Amendment Coalition, in partnership with Representative Donavan McKinney’s office, would like to invite you to take part in our Michigan Green Amendment Education Session for Legislators & Organizations! The session will be held virtually on Monday, April 7 from 3-3:45PM. Learn from Rep. McKinney and Maya van Rossum, Founder & Leader of
- [Oregon Green Amendment Rally with OCERA](https://forthegenerations.org/events/oregon-green-amendment-rally-with-ocera/) - Rally for the Oregon Green Amendment with OCERA The Oregon Coalition for an Environmental Rights Amendment (OCERA) will hold a rally in Salem at the state capitol on March 26th to support Environmental rights protections. The day will be filled with multiple activities you can participate in, including a rally for the Oregon Green Amendment!
- [Oregon Green Amendment Senate Rules Committee Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/oregon-era-green-amendment-gets-a-hearing/) - Senate Rules Committee Hearing for the Oregon Green Amendment The Oregon Right to a Healthy Environment Amendment SJR28, (aka Oregon's version of a Green Amendment) will be the subject of a hearing on March 26, 2025 before the Oregon Senate Rules Committee. Stay tuned for more details. You can view and track the amendment here.
- [Rally for the Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rally-for-the-connecticut-environmental-rights-amendment/)
- [GAFTG at New Jersey Sustainability Summit](https://forthegenerations.org/events/gaftg-at-new-jersey-sustainability-summit/) - 2025 New Jersey Sustainability Summit May 09, 2025 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733 Green Amendments For The Generations will be tabling at the 2025 New Jersey Sustainability Summit! "The New Jersey Sustainability Summit is a momentous event in our state, drawing change-makers from across
- [Tabling at Loving Our Earth Fair](https://forthegenerations.org/events/tabling-at-loving-our-earth-fair/) - The New Jersey Student Sustainability Coalition will be tabling and sharing information about the New Jersey Green Amendment at this exciting upcoming event. Moorestown Monthly Meeting presents Loving Our Earth Fair. Saturday, April 12 from 1-3PM (Rain or shine) 118 E. Main St., Moorestown, NJ 08057 Moorestown Monthly Meeting's Witness in the World Committee is
- [A Healthy Environment: Is It Our Right or Privilege? with the Rockford Sustainability Committee](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rockford-sustainability-committee/) - Join us for this special speaking engagement hosted by the Rockford Sustainability Committee in Michigan! While many environmental regulations exist, they often act as a "license to pollute," allowing polluters to meet permit requirements without genuinely protecting the environment. These regulations are susceptible to political changes and frequently leave vulnerable populations with little protection or
- [Ambassador Program Training](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ambassador-program-training/) - Wednesday, March 12 at 4PM PT / 5 PM MT / 6 PM CT / 7PM ET we will be having our another training as part of our Green Amendments Ambassador Program. We will be talking all about our Social Media Ambassador Educator role– a position where you are given a Green Amendments social media
- [Joys of the Sea](https://forthegenerations.org/events/joys-of-the-sea/) - Joy of The Sea - Hosted by Waterspirit Register and get your tickets HERE About this event Hosted by Waterspirt: Join your fellow water protectors at this community-building fundraiser. This special event will include delicious plant-based food, an exciting silent auction, and stunning ocean views. Joys of the Sea will feature remarks from the 2025
- [Michigan Green Amendment Talk at LWV](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-talk-at-lwv/) - This Green Amendment talk will be a general overview of the Green Amendment concept and movement, as well as talking about more specifics having to do with the Michigan effort overall. This event is being hosted by the Michigan League of Women Voters and the local Grand Rapids Chapter as well. This will be held
- [Tennessee Book Club Convo](https://forthegenerations.org/events/tennessee-book-club-convo/) - Maya will be talking with a Tenneessee book about her book, The Green Amendment: The People’s Fight for a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment. Wednesday, March 19th at 6:30pm CST. We will discuss what Green Amendments are, the history of this legislation in Tennessee, and more. Email for details: GAFTG@ForTheGenerations.org
- [Nebraska Green Amendment Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/save-the-date-nebraska-green-amendment-hearing/) - The Nebraska Green Amendment (LR22CA) is getting its first hearing before the Natural Resources Committee! The hearing is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 26 at 1:30PM. The hearing will take place at the Nebraska State Capitol Building, Room 1023, with opportunities for public participation. There are various options for individuals to provide commentary for the
- [Nebraska Green Amendment Webinar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nebraska-green-amendment-webinar/) - There will be a webinar about the Nebraska Green Amendment hosted by the Nebraska Sierra Club. LR 22CA is a proposed amendment to the Nebraska constitution that guarantees a right to a healthy environment for all Nebraskans. Speakers include: Senator George Dungan, who introduced LR 22CA, the proposed Nebraska Green Amendment, Sheridan Macy, an attorney
- [Rhode Island Green Amendment - Organization Up To Speed To Lead](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rhode-island-green-amendment-organization-up-to-speed-to-lead/) - Rhode Island will soon be leading the way in securing a constitutional Green Amendment that would lift up the environmental rights of all the people in the state – including future generations – to highest constitutional standing. Join with the leaders on the effort to learn where things stand and how your organization can be
- [Ambassador Training Session](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ambassador-training-session/) - On Wednesday, February 12 at 4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET we will be having our first training session as part of our Green Amendments Ambassador Program. In this session, we will be talking all about our Community Group Ambassador Educator role– a position where you talk with interested organizations
- [Connecticut ERA FIRST Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ct-era-first-hearing/) - The Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment has officially been scheduled for its first hearing. It is being introduced to the Government Administration and Elections Affairs Committee on Friday, February 7th! The Bill website can be found HERE . POSTED FROM THE CT BULLETIN: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025 The Government Administration and Elections Committee will hold a
- [CT ERA Testimony Training](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ct-era-testimony-training/) - The CT ERA is officially scheduled for its FIRST public hearing (on Feb 7th). This training is being offered to help folks prepare and learn how to give powerful and effective testimony in support of the Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment. Please REGISTER HERE ahead of time. This hybrid training will take place at 7pm at
- [First hearing for the 2025 New Mexico Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/first-hearing-for-the-2025-new-mexico-green-amendment/) - The 2025 New Mexico Green Amendment (HJR3) is expected to have its first hearing on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd, at 8:30am (MST) by the the House Government, Elections, and Indian Affairs Committee. We need members of the public to speak up in support both in person at the Roundhouse and also on Zoom. Monday, February 3rd
- [Hawaii Green Amendment - 1st Hearing - 1 pm Hawaii-Aleutian time](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hawaii-green-amendment-1st-hearing-1-pm-hawaii-aleutian-time/) - The Hawaii Green Amendment is getting its first hearing this week before the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, 01-27-25 at 1:00 PM Hawai-Aleutian standard time in Conference Room 224 & via videoconference. Get the details and submit your comments here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=559&year=2025
- [Green Amendments For Climate and Clean Energy Forum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendments-for-clean-energy-forum/) - What: Learn from the experts how constitutional Green Amendment protections for environmental rights help advance good quality clean energy projects, contrary to the false narratives of industry opposition. When: 9 am pacific / 10 am mountain / 11 am central / 12 pm eastern Where: This will be an online forum. We will be holding
- [Ambassador Program Launch](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ambassador-program-launch/) - In need of a New Year’s resolution for 2025? Green Amendments For The Generations has the perfect role that will help you realize your environmental, community-building, and advocacy goals! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our nationwide Green Amendments Ambassador Program. Join us for our welcome and launch session on Wednesday, January 8
- [NM Green Amendment - What's Up for 2025](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nm-green-amendment-whats-up-for-2025/) - December 10 at 4 pm mst Join New Mexico Green Amendment Legislative Champions to learn where things stand, review the new proposed Green Amendment language, learn legislators’ expectations for 2025, and to hear their thoughts on why this level of constitutional protection is so important for New Mexico. Speakers include Representative Joanne Ferrary,
- [WA Green Amendment - Where We Are & Why We're Here](https://forthegenerations.org/events/wa-green-amendment-where-we-are-why-were-here/) - December 4, noon pacific. Register to join at: https://bit.ly/WAGAUpdate Join with leaders from the Washington Green Amendment Coalition and Green Amendments For The Generations to get an update on the Green Amendment language as it currently stands, understand the elements of the amendment, why they are of value, and how they will help advance environmental
- [2024 Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendments-the-2024-great-lakes-bioneers-detroit-conference/) - University of Detroit Mercy McNichols Campus 4001 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221 The Bioneers Conference runs from October 17 - 18. Anneke van Rossum will lead an Adult Learnshop session entitled: Empowering Environmental Protection & Justice Through Constitutional Green Amendments, which talks about the power of Green Amendment protections and how Michigan communities are
- [Red Bud Native Plant Nursery Green Amendment Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/red-bud-native-plant-nursery-green-amendment-talk/) - Join Delaware Riverkeeper and Green Amendments Founder, Maya van Rossum at the Red Bud Native Plant Nursery on Saturday, October 12th, for a talk on Pennsylvania's Environmental Rights Amendment. Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 904 N. Providence Road Media, PA 19063 You may be surprised to learn that Pennsylvania is the
- [Appalachian Public Interest Environmental Law Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/appalachian-public-interest-environmental-law-conference/) - Join us at the Appalachian Public Interest Environmental Law (APIEL) Conference, taking place October 5th at the University of Tennessee College of Law. APIEL is an annual gathering of lawyers, scientists, students, and members of the general public to discuss environmental issues and happenings in Appalachia, public policy, and grassroots initiatives. The conference aims to
- [Climate Talks & Celebration - Blue Planet Alliance Event](https://forthegenerations.org/events/climate-talks-celebration-blue-planet-alliance-event/) - Green Amendments Founder & Leader Maya van Rossum has been asked to speak on a panel at the Blue Planet Alliance Climate Talks & Celebration event taking place at the Hard Rock Hotel in NYC on September 27. Maya will be joining other climate change makers at the event’s evening panel. Want to join this
- [Franklin Township Environmental Commission Film Screening and Discussion](https://forthegenerations.org/events/franklin-township-environmental-commission-film-screening-and-discussion/) - Board of Education Building 2301 NJ-27 Somerset, NJ 08873 Monday, October 28, 2024
- [2024 Michigan Climate Summit](https://forthegenerations.org/events/2024-mi-climate-summit/) - Thursday, September 26, 2024, 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. EDT University of Michigan at Ann Arbor Michigan Green Amendment steering committee members will be tabling to connect with partners and talk about how a Green Amendment can help advance climate change solutions. Check out the summit details at: https://www.miclimateaction.org/2024_michigan_climate_summit
- [Why People of Faith Need a NJ Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/why-people-of-faith-need-a-nj-green-amendment/) - Join for a thought-provoking zoom webinar exploring why and how people of faith are rallying to support a New Jersey Green Amendment. DATE AND TIME Tue, September 17, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT LOCATION Virtually on zoom Featuring panelists from Unitarian Universalist, Methodist, Muslim, and Indigenous traditions, this event will delve into how
- [Oregon Environmental Rights Day To Engage](https://forthegenerations.org/events/oregon-environmental-rights-day-to-engage/) - Everyone needs clean air, clean water, and a stable climate to survive and thrive. OCERA is a nonpartisan, grassroots effort dedicated to securing this fundamental right in the Oregon Constitution. Tuesday, September 24th, OCERA is organizing an in-person opportunity to learn more and engage with legislators who need to hear your voice. While allowing virtual
- [Unitarian Universalist Climate Justice Revival](https://forthegenerations.org/events/unitarian-universalist-climate-justice-revival/) - On September 28-29, congregations will host UU Climate Justice Revivals to collectively reimagine a spirit-filled and liberatory future. Through conversations, worship, and advocacy, congregations will work together to realize climate justice and collective liberation in our communities. Congregations will receive everything they need to host a revival in their communities, including discussion guides and materials
- [Monroe Library Film Screening](https://forthegenerations.org/events/monroe-library-film-screening/) - Join Waterspirit for a viewing of "Here's the Story: The Green Amendment" followed by a discussion of "The Green Amendment: The People's Fight for a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment," with author and Delaware Riverkeeper, Maya van Rossum. van Rossum is the founder of Green Amendments For the Generations, a grassroots non-profit inspiring constitutional recognition
- [Michigan Green Amendment Short Forum for Organizations](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-short-forum-for-organizations/) - Join us for the Michigan Green Amendment Short Forum for Organizations! Join the Michigan Green Amendment Coalition as we explore the values of adding a Green Amendment to our Michigan state constitution! Learn the basics of the Michigan Green Amendment and how similar constitutional environmental protections are working in the 3 states that have one.
- [Earth Law Center x Climate Week NYC](https://forthegenerations.org/events/earth-law-center-x-climate-week-nyc/) - Join the Earth Law Center for Climate Week in NYC for their Earth Law Colloquium: Aligning Our Laws with Nature's Laws. The Colloquium runs from 12:00pm - 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 25th. We'll be part of the panel entitled: State-Level Rights of Nature: Learning from the ‘Green Amendments’ starting at 3:00pm at the Jutta Gallery
- [MI Green Amend at the EV Clean Car Cruise](https://forthegenerations.org/events/mi-green-amend-at-the-ev-clean-car-cruise/) - Representatives from the Michigan Green Amendment coalition will have a table at the EV Clean Cruise on Saturday, August 3 in Ferndale from 11 to 3. Visit the cruise and while you're there be sure to visit our Michigan Green Amendment table to learn how you can be supportive and get involved!
- [New Mexico Green Amendment -- Getting Up To Speed & Building Momentum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-mexico-green-amendment-getting-up-to-speed-building-momentum/) - Are you tired of fighting all year long against the injustice being done to our environment? Having emails that ask you to show up at city, county, and state levels to beg our elected officials not to make decisions that harm our right to clean air, water, soil, and a healthy environment? Since the 2024
- [CT Strategy Gathering](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ct-strategy-gathering/) - CT Environmental Rights Amendment Strategic Gathering June 1, 2024 10 am - noon deKoven House, 127 Washington Avenue, Middletown Leaders in the Connecticut movement are inviting legislators, allied organizations, and activists to join us on June 1 at 10 at thedeKoven House, 27 Washington Avenue in Middletown, to honor the work that has been done,
- [NY Green Amendment Rally & March](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ny-green-amendment-rally-march/) - Information for this event has moved. Please visit bit.ly/GANYrally for the most up-to-date- information. Friday, July 12, 12:00pm NY State Capitol building steps State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224 A Rally and March to Lift Up the Protections our NY Green Amendment is providing communities & to challenge Governor Hochul, Attorney General James,
- [2024 Public Health Law Practitioners Convening](https://forthegenerations.org/events/2024-public-health-law-practitioners-convening/) - The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) hosts the Public Health Law Practitioners Convening 2024, a conference aimed at bringing together public health leaders, attorneys, policy professionals, and practitioners to collaborate on ways to better impact their community's health and wellbeing. This year's theme is "Empowering Public Health through Law and Policy".
- [Bard College](https://forthegenerations.org/events/bard-college/) - Green Amendments For The Generations Founder to speak at Bard College. More information to come! Wednesday, May 8th, 3:00pm ET
- [East Grand Rapids Michigan Film Screening & Discussion](https://forthegenerations.org/events/east-grand-rapids-michigan-film-screening-discussion/) - Join us for a short film to learn how the exploitation of the environment by the energy industry and others inspired one forward thinking legislator to challenge his colleagues to give constitutional protection to environmental rights. And see how Green Amendments Founder Maya van Rossum took this concept to bring a successful legal action against
- [OCERA organizing meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ocera-organizing-meeting/) - The Oregon Coalition for an Environmental Rights Amendment (OCERA) is a growing coalition with a special mission – amending the Oregon Constitution to protect everyone's right to a healthy environment and a stable climate. OCERA is convening a Statewide Organizing Meeting in Salem on Saturday, May 4, from 3:00 to 6:00pm. Pre-register to join https://bit.ly/May4
- [Fireside Interview with Justin Nobel](https://forthegenerations.org/events/fireside-interview-with-justin-nobel/) - Tuesday, April 23, 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT Exclusive Interview with Acclaimed Journalist Justin Nobel Virtual, Register here. Join Green Amendments For The Generations and its sister organization, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, for an exclusive interview with acclaimed investigative science journalist and author, Justin Nobel, to discuss his newly released book, Petroleum-238. In his latest
- [GAFTG at the 2024 Great Lakes Environmental Festival ](https://forthegenerations.org/events/gaftg-at-the-2024-great-lakes-environmental-festival/) - 2024 Great Lakes Environmental Festival April 20, 2024, 3:00 pm Manistee High School, Manistee, Michigan Join us in Manistee, Michigan this Earth to meet the Founder of the Green Amendment for The Generations Movement, Maya K. van Rossum, in person at the 2024 Great Lakes Environmental Festival! Maya will be presenting on the power of
- [Town of Greenwich Sustainability Committee](https://forthegenerations.org/events/town-of-greenwich-sustainability-committee/) - Town of Greenwich Sustainability Committee welcomes Maya van Rossum to discuss the CT Environmental Rights Amendment (CT Green Amendment). March 20, 2024, 12:30-2:00pm ET Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Rd #395, Greenwich, CT 06831 Go here for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maya-van-rossum-comes-to-greenwich-founder-of-the-green-amendment-tickets-855314457567
- [NJ Green Amendment Committee Vote Scheduled](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-committee-vote-scheduled/) - Hot News: New Jersey #GreenAmendment up for vote by the Senate Environment & Energy Committee. When: Thursday, March 14, 10 am Where: Committee Room 10, 3rd Floor, State House Annex
- [CT ERA Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ct-era-government-administration-and-elections-public-hearing-march-13-2024/) - CT’s Government Administration and Elections Committee to Hold Public Hearing Wednesday, March 13, 11:00 am ET Last month, on February 22, the Connecticut Government Administration and Elections Committee (CT GAE), voted to move the CT Green Amendment, or CT Environmental Rights Amendment, forward for a public hearing. We’ve since learned that the CT GEA Committee
- [Reinvigorating the New Jersey Green Amendment 2024](https://forthegenerations.org/events/reinvigorating-the-new-jersey-green-amendment-2024/) - Join host and moderator Terrance L. Bankston, environmental justice & Green Amendment advocate, as he leads a panel in exploring the history of the NJ Green Amendment campaign, where we are now and what is needed, how critical the amendment is for environmental justice (EJ) communities throughout the state, and the importance of EJ leaders
- [NJ Green Amendment Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-hearing-2/) - After 5 years of advocating, the New Jersey Green Amendment is finally and officially up for a hearing and discussion before the Senate Environment & Energy Committee on Thursday, March 7th at 1:00pm in Trenton! Please fill out this form to let us know your plans for the hearing (even if you filled out the
- [Public Interest Environmental Law Conference: Rights Based Environmental Protection](https://forthegenerations.org/events/public-interest-environmental-law-conference-rights-based-environmental-protection/) - Land Air Water from the University of Oregon Law School hosts their 42nd annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference, March 1-3 in Eugene, Oregon. On Sunday, March 3rd, Maya van Rossum, Richard Gross, Linda Perrine, Melissa Martin, and Julia Olsen, will be featured on a panel discussion on Rights Based Environmental Protection. Sunday, March 3rd,
- [3rd Annual Florida International University College of Law Environmental Forum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/3rd-annual-florida-international-university-college-of-law-environmental-forum/) - On February 22-23, Florida International University, College of Law will host its 3rd Annual Environment Forum, themed 'Climate Tech and Coastal Resilience'. Catch the Green Amendment panel with Maya van Rossum on 2/22 from 10:35am-11:45am Click here to register for the forum. For more information about the event, please visit https://environment.fiu.edu/programs/environmental-finance-risk-management/environment-forum/
- [The Fight for a NJ Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-environmental-justice-panel/) - Monday, February 12, 7:00PM - 8:30PM The League of Women Voters of Camden County Green Amendment Action Team – recently formed to advance the NJ Green Amendment – is hosting their first event: Webinar: the Fight For a New Jersey Green Amendment. The webinar is designed to educate, energize, and activate community support for action
- [Hawaii Green Amendment Up For A Hearing - 1 pm HI time](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hawaii-green-amendment-up-for-a-hearing-1-pm-hi-time/) - Hawaii Green Amendment Gets a Hearing! The Hawaii Green Amendment has been scheduled for its first hearing of 2024. The hearing will be before the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Environment on February 7, 1 pm Hawaii time. To see all the details, how you can comment or view the hearing: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-07-24_.pdf For more on
- [NJ Green Amendment Hearing - POSTPONED](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-hearing/) - IMPORTANT UPDATE - Monday’s NJ Green Amendment Hearing POSTPONED Disappointingly, our NJ Green Amendment Leadership team has learned that the NJ Green Amendment will not be up for a hearing and discussion before the Senate Environment & Energy Committee this coming Monday, February 5th. But don’t fret – we’ve been assured that this change in
- [WA Green Amendment Hearing Rescheduled for Today, 4 pm pacific time](https://forthegenerations.org/events/wa-green-amendment-hearing-rescheduled-for-today-4-pm-pacific-time/) - Washington Green Amendment Hearing Postponed to Tuesday 1/30 We Need Your Quick Action Today to Show You are ‘Pro’ In a last minute turn of events, yesterday’s hearing on the Washington Green Amendment (HJR4210) was postponed at the very end of the Environment and Energy Committee meeting. This seems to have restarted to count of
- [Michigan Green Amendment Leadership Training: Part 1](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-leadership-training-part-1/) - The Green Amendment movement is sweeping the nation – including the great state of Michigan! Want to become a part of the movement to secure this right for Michigan? Or even just learn more about what the Green Amendment could mean for you? Sign up below to join us for a Multi-Part Series, detailing all
- [CCL Grand Rapids/Grand Haven - Lakeshore chapter Presents: Exploring A Green Amendment for Michigan](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-presentation/) - Thursday, February 15, 2024, 6:30pm EDT Citizens Climate Lobby Grand Rapids/Grand Haven - Lakeshore chapter, a local leader in the MI Green Amendment movement, is hosting Maya van Rossum, founder of Green Amendments For The Generations, to speak about the movement seeking constitutional protection of all Michganders’ inalienable human rights to clean water and air,
- [350 Santa Fe screening of Youth v Gov with Q+A](https://forthegenerations.org/events/350-santa-fe-screening-of-youth-v-gov-with-qa/) - 350 Santa Fe hosts a screening of Youth v Gov, which follows the story of 21 youth taking on the United Sates for their constitutional rights. Following the screening, there will be a discussion and Q+A with Maya van Rossum of Green Amendments for the Generations and others. Registration is requested: https://ccasantafe.org/event/youth-v-gov/ Tuesday, February 6,
- [WA Green Amendment Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/wa-green-amendment-hearing-130-pm-pacific-time/) - Sign Up To Testify If You Can & Please Comment ASAP The WA Green Amendment (HJR4210) has been referred to the House Environment and Energy Committee for first consideration and a hearing has already been set. Hearing Date: Monday, January 29 1:30 pm pacific time If you can testify, Sign Up Here If there are
- [NYC Bar Association Environmental Justice / Environmental Rights Subcommittee Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nyc-bar-association-environmental-justice-environmental-rights-subcommittee-meeting/) - NYC Bar Association Environmental Justice / Environmental Rights Subcommittee Meeting Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:30pm ET 42 W 44th St New York, NY 10036, USA This meeting is closed to the public.
- [The Washington Green Amendment: How It Works & How It Will Help](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-washington-green-amendment-how-it-works-how-it-will-help-2/) - 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time Join the WA State Green Amendment Team and Representative Debra Lekanoff, (LD40) prime sponsor of the Green Amendment in Washington, in welcoming Maya K van Rossum, national expert and Founder of Green Amendments For The Generations, for a presentation and Q&A on this growing movement. The Green Amendment will transform
- [CTNOFA Winter Conference Keynote](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ctnofa-winter-conference-keynote/) - Saturday, March 23, 2024 Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Tickets available now CTNOFA will be hosting its 42nd annual Winter Conference on March 23, 2024. The conference will feature a variety of workshops, covering topics such as farming, seed saving, organic land care, community food security, social justice issues, and more, including a keynote
- [Journal of Constitutional Law Symposium](https://forthegenerations.org/events/journal-of-constitutional-law-symposium/) - The Journal of Constitutional Law at Penn Carey Law is hosting its annual symposium on January 20th. This year’s topic will explore the right to a clean environment from the lenses of both state and federal courts. The panel will feature Katrina Kuh, John Dernbach, Franklin Kury, James May, Kate Burgess, and Maya K van
- [Edwin Way Teale Lecture Series: Green Amendments](https://forthegenerations.org/events/edwin-way-teale-lecture-series-green-amendments/) - University of Connecticut's Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Institute of the Environment host a talk by Maya van Rossum, "Green Amendments – The National Movement To Empower Environmental Rights, Law & Advocacy", as part of the Edwin Way Teale Lecture Series. March 21, 2024, 4:00pm Konover Auditorium, Thomas J. Dodd Research Center Storrs, CT
- [Connecticut ERA/Green Amendment Training #2](https://forthegenerations.org/events/connecticut-era-green-amendment-training-2/) - Telling Your Story Have you started your journey into learning about and advocating for the Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment (CT ERA/Green Amendment), but aren’t sure exactly how to talk about it with different audiences, or how to confidently share your personal connection to or interest in it? You're not alone! Join us for the 2nd
- [IT'S GIVING TUESDAY - Pls Donate & Spread the Word](https://forthegenerations.org/events/its-giving-tuesday-pls-donate/) - Over 40% of Americans are breathing unhealthy air, and 20% have been exposed to unsafe drinking water. Environmental racism continues to allow BIPOC and low-income communities to suffer a higher rate of pollution, along with increased health and economic consequences. The vast majority of this damage is inflicted quite legally – the result of a
- [NM Green Amend Strategy Mtg 12/6 4 pm MT](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nm-green-amend-strategy-mtg-12-6-4-pm-mt/) - Help develop and implement the strategy to advance the New Mexico Green Amendment. December 6 4 pm Mountain time Sign Up HERE and Join the Team.
- [NM Community Strategy Meeting - 6 pm MT](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nm-community-strategy-meeting-6-pm-mt/) - Join this community strategy and action discussion to be a part of determining the plan for how to best advance the NM Green Amendment. This first meeting to get us organizing and educating for the 2024 New Mexico Green Amendment language will be held Date: November 9 Time: 6 pm MT Place: via zoom. If
- [Washington Green Amendment: How It Works & How It Will Help - Exact Date TBD](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-washington-green-amendment-how-it-works-how-it-will-help/) - Join us to learn how Washington’s Green Amendment can help provide essential protections to address the climate crisis, environmental justice & environmental preservation. In this 1 hour zoominar, you will learn from the national expert and local leaders: How the proposed language helps lift up environmental protection in our state; How the amendment will help
- [New Mexico Green Amendment 2024 Announcement](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-mexico-green-amendment-2024-announcement/) - New Mexico’s Green Amendment is on the move. Date: October 24 Time: 6 pm (mst) Where: Zoom NM Legislative champions and leaders continue to recognize the transformational change a Green Amendment will bring to New Mexicans, our environment and future generations. To be among the first to learn about the 2024 NM Green Amendment proposal,
- [Securing Climate Justice Through Green Amendments: the Held v. Montana victory & what it means for the nationwide movement ](https://forthegenerations.org/events/securing-climate-justice-through-green-amendments-the-held-v-montana-victory-what-it-means-for-the-nationwide-movement/) - The Held v. Montana case set a huge precedent, affirming Montanan's constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment. For the first time ever, it declared that their fundamental right includes the right to a safe and stable climate. What other states have constitutional Green Amendments or are seeking to achieve them? Are there other
- [Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/unitarian-universalist-church-at-washington-crossing/) - Join us for a discussion on the Green Amendment hosted by Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing (UUCWC). Thursday, October 26, 7:00 pm EDT 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd Titusville, NJ
- [NJ Tri County Sustainability Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-tri-county-sustainability-meeting/) - Twice a month, NJ Tri-County Sustainability, (centered around Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties), hosts a meeting open to sustainability enthusiasts, green team members, environmental commissions, public works employees, and members of the general public looking to improve their communities and connect regionally. On Tuesday, September 26, 7:00pm, Maya van Rossum, founder of Green Amendments for
- [Connecticut's Environmental Rights Amendment aka Green Amendment - Getting up to Speed to Lead: Training Part 1](https://forthegenerations.org/events/connecticuts-environmental-rights-amendment-aka-green-amendment-getting-up-to-speed-to-lead-training-part-1/) - Join us to learn how you can educate your friends, neighbors, family, and elected leaders on why we need the Connecticut Environmental Rights Amendment – aka Connecticut’s Green Amendment. In this 1 hour zoominar you will build confidence in how to speak about the CTERA – aka CT Green Amendment – so you can become
- [Securing Our Right to a Healthy Climate: Legal Strategies and Voices from the Turnaround Generation](https://forthegenerations.org/events/securing-our-right-to-a-healthy-climate-legal-strategies-and-voices-from-the-turnaround-generation/) - Virtual Panel / Presentation hosted by Sustainable Hudson Valley Young people in Montana recently won a landmark legal victory in a lawsuit targeting the state’s fossil fuel production as a violation of their rights to clean air and water and a healthy environment, which is laid out in Montana’s state constitution - and New York’s.
- [GreenFaith Circle of Southern New Jersey](https://forthegenerations.org/events/greenfaith-circle-of-southern-new-jersey/) - Come learn about the New Jersey Green Amendment with Maya van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper and Founder of Green Amendments For The Generations. Sunday, September 10, 3:30-5:00pm Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Marlton, NJ contact gfcirclesj@gmail.com to RSVP!
- [Bloomfield Public Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/bloomfield-public-library/) - From Rhetoric to Reality: Green Amendments as a New Path for Environmental Protection (Virtual) Thursday, August 24, 2023 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Virtual) Register here: https://bplct.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=11687&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/08/01 Join Maya k van Rossum at a virtual event hosted by the Bloomfield Public Library in Connecticut. Communities are drinking contaminated water, breathing polluted air, facing the devastating
- [Delaware Green Amendment Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/delaware-green-amendment-hearing/) - Delaware's Green Amendment Gets Its First Committee Hearing The Delaware Green Amendment (HB 220) will be receiving its first hearing of this year before the House Administration Committee on Wednesday, June 14. The language of the Delaware Green Amendment is simple, clear and impactful reading: Section 22. The people of Delaware have an inherent and
- [Educational Canvass - Sussex County, Delaware](https://forthegenerations.org/events/educational-canvass-sussex-county-delaware/) - Join our partners at DE Boost to help share information via an educational canvass in Sussex County on June 1 from 1 to 4 pm. Sign up here.
- [Educational Canvass - Kent County, Delaware](https://forthegenerations.org/events/educational-canvass-kent-county-delaware/) - Join with our partners at DE Boost to share information via an educational canvass in Kent County, Delaware on June 5 from 5 to 7 pm. Sign up here
- [National Green Amendment Day](https://forthegenerations.org/events/national-green-amendment-day/) - July 13th is National Green Amendment Day. Go here to learn more about all the day's actions and festivities.
- [The Green Amendment: What Does It Mean for New Jersey?](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-green-amendment-what-does-it-mean-for-new-jersey/) - League of Women Voters of Monmouth County (LWVMC) invites the public to a virtual forum titled, “The Green Amendment: What Does It Mean for New Jersey?” The program will be via Zoom Webinar Registration is required. Visit here to register. Read the press about the event here: https://themonmouthjournaleastern.com/webinar-to-discuss-the-green-amendment-and-what-it-means-for-new-jersey-p14368-152.htm
- [Green Amendment Film Showing at the Colonial Theatre](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendment-film-showing-at-the-colonial-theatre/) - Sunday, May 21 6pm EDT the Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge St Phoenixville, PA (White Rabbit Theatre) Tabling starts at 6pm, film at 6:30pm Event description: Join Delaware Riverkeeper Network and Green Amendments For the Generations, in collaboration with Phoenixville Area Transition, for a screening of the documentary film, Here’s the Story: the Green Amendment, at
- [New Horizons in Conservation Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-horizons-in-conservation-conference/) - New Horizons in Conservation Conference hosted by Yale School of Environment’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Sustainability Initiatives runs Wednesday, May 10th - Sunday May 13th. The conference is an opportunity to understand the status of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the conservation field. Maya van Rossum will be participating on the "Translating Policy into Action”
- [Connecticut Tour - Middletown Earth Day Extravaganza](https://forthegenerations.org/events/connecticut-tour-middletown-earth-day-extravaganza/) - Maya K. van Rossum, author of The Green Amendment, The People’s Fight For a Clean, Safe & Healthy Environment will be touring Connecticut to talk about her new book, the Green Amendment movement, and how Connecticut can benefit from securing a constitutional right to clean and healthy air, water, and soil; a stable climate; and
- [Connecticut Tour - Possible Futures Books](https://forthegenerations.org/events/connecticut-tour-possible-futures-books/) - Maya K. van Rossum, author of The Green Amendment, The People’s Fight For a Clean, Safe & Healthy Environment will be touring Connecticut to talk about her new book, the Green Amendment movement, and how Connecticut can benefit from securing a constitutional right to clean and healthy air, water, and soil; a stable climate; and
- [Connecticut Tour - UConn Law: The Green Consumer and the Future: From Today’s Fast Fashion to the Law of Tomorrow](https://forthegenerations.org/events/connecticut-tour-uconn-law-the-green-consumer-and-the-future-from-todays-fast-fashion-to-the-law-of-tomorrow/) - Maya K. van Rossum, author of The Green Amendment, The People’s Fight For a Clean, Safe & Healthy Environment will be touring Connecticut to talk about her new book, the Green Amendment movement, and how Connecticut can benefit from securing a constitutional right to clean and healthy air, water, and soil; a stable climate; and
- [Levitt Center at Hamilton College](https://forthegenerations.org/events/levitt-center-at-hamilton-college/) - Monday, April 17, 2023, 4:15 pm Kirner-Johnson (KJ) 127 Red Pit, Map #14 Hamilton College, Clinton, NY The Levitt Center at Hamilton College welcomes author and founder of the Green Amendments movement, Maya van Rossum for a special talk. For decades, communities have relied on Federal and State laws to ensure protection of a clean
- [Connecticut Tour - United Church on the Green Keynote](https://forthegenerations.org/events/connecticut-tour-united-church-on-the-green-keynote/) - Maya K. van Rossum, author of The Green Amendment, The People’s Fight For a Clean, Safe & Healthy Environment will be touring Connecticut to talk about her new book, the Green Amendment movement, and how Connecticut can benefit from securing a constitutional right to clean and healthy air, water, and soil; a stable climate; and
- [Opening Keynote Docs Equinox Film Fest](https://forthegenerations.org/events/opening-keynote-docs-equinox-film-fest/) - Hamptons Doc Fest and Southampton Arts Center present DOCS EQUINOX, a three day film festival to celebrate Earth Week. The event features 3 compelling documentary films, panel talks, a special 'Water Central’ information hub with 5 local environmental groups, and welcoming cocktail receptions. The water environment around us, but specifically Long Island’s drinking water, is
- [Tennessee Green Amendment Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/tennessee-green-amendment-hearing/) - Tennessee Green Amendment, HJR0050, is scheduled for a public hearing before the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee. https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/videocalendars/VideoCalendarOrders.aspx?CalendarID=30477&GA=113
- [Maine Pine Tree Amendment Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maine-pine-tree-amendment-hearing/) - STATE OF MAINE, 131ST LEGISLATURE LEGISLATIVE NOTICES JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC HEARING: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 9:00 AM, Cross Building, Room 216 (L.D. 928) Bill "RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish a Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment" (HP0575) (Presented by Representative O'NEIL, M. of
- [Mercer County Community College Distinguished Lecture Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/mercer-county-community-college-distinguished-lecture-series/) - From Rhetoric to Reality: The Green Amendment Movement for Environmental Protection and Justice Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 12 noon, CM108 Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus, Communications Center, Room 108 All lectures are free and open to the public. Please join author Maya van Rossum, Delaware River keeper and founder of the national
- [Princeton Public Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/princeton-public-library/) - Green Amendments Movement founder Maya van Rossum discusses her new book, "The Green Amendment, The People's Fight for a Clean, Safe and Healthy Environment", and the effort to secure an Environmental Rights Amendment in New Jersey and in every state across America. Join us at the Princeton Public library to learn more about what Green
- [PA League of Women Voters](https://forthegenerations.org/events/pa-league-of-women-voters/) - Pennsylvania is just one of three states in the nation with a Green Amendment in its state constitution. This talk will seek to discuss and inspire a new tool for environmental preservation, one that will provide a new way of thinking about, and pursuing, environmental protection from a policy as well as a legal perspective.
- [Water's Edge: The Delaware River Watershed's Challenges and Promises for NJ hosted by NJ Spotlight](https://forthegenerations.org/events/waters-edge-the-delaware-river-watersheds-challenges-and-promises-for-nj-hosted-by-nj-spotlight/) - Wed, March 1, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM EST Free, Virtual Event. Registration is requested. From its source in upstate New York to its mouth at the Atlantic the Delaware River Watershed is a natural water system supporting more than 13 million people across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware. Yet over the
- [Connecticut Green Amendment Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/connecticut-green-amendment-hearing/) - Monday is the first legislative committee hearing for the Connecticut ERA/Green Amendment. Testimony can be delivered in person or via zoom. Written comments are also welcome. Hearing Details: Date:Monday, February 27, 2023 Time: 10:00 A.M. Location: via zoom or in Room 2B of the LOB The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live. In
- [FL Right to Clean Water Ask Anything Event](https://forthegenerations.org/events/fl-right-to-clean-water-ask-anything-event/) - Florida Right To Clean Water is hosting another Ask Anything event Friday, February 24, 4 pm est. Register here. This week, Maya will be joining with other leaders from the Florida campaign to answer any of your questions about the Florida Right to Clean Water Movement, the Green Amendment Movement, and how we are going
- [Delaware Green Amendment at the Lewes Public Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/delaware-green-amendment-at-the-lewes-public-library/) - We're welcoming you to come talk about Delaware's potential for a Green Amendment. Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton, sponsor of the DE Green Amendment, Representative Kerri Evelyn Harris, organizer and activist, and Maya van Rossum, will all be speaking at the event, in collaboration with Browseabout Books. This is a hybrid event: In person at: April 4,
- [NJ Green Amendment Legislator Education Day 2/27/23](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-legislator-education-day-3/) - NJ State House, Trenton, NJ February 27th, 10:30am-3:00pm Want to join fellow environmentalists from across the state in educating your legislators on the need for and power of a New Jersey Green Amendment? If you think it’s time that your legislators give YOU the opportunity to vote on whether or not an Green Amendment is
- [Thinking Like a Watershed ~ 2023 Virtual Series on Water & Soil Conservation](https://forthegenerations.org/events/thinking-like-a-watershed-2023-virtual-series-on-water-soil-conservation/) - Join us Tuesday, February 14, 7 pm CT “The Green Amendment Movement as a Path to Environmental Health” Maya K. van Rossum— Founder, Green Amendment for the Generations How the Green Amendment movement is incorporating constitutional rights at the state level to codify a healthy environment. Montana, Pennsylvania, and most recently, New York, have Green
- [Indivisible Albuquerque](https://forthegenerations.org/events/indivisible-albuquerque/) - Discussion with Maya van Rossum on the New Mexico Green Amendment, hosted by Indivisible Albuquerque O'Niell's 4310 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 https://zoom.us/j/879426908?pwd=RXdySFkycWpROE9HNUNOS0VMT1BOdz09 Monday, February 13, 6:00pm MT
- [League of Women Voters NM](https://forthegenerations.org/events/league-of-women-voters-nm/) - Discussion with Maya van Rossum on the New Mexico Green Amendment, hosted by League of Women Voters NM 414 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 5:30pm MT
- [Florida RESET](https://forthegenerations.org/events/florida-reset/) - Virtual discussion on The Green Amendment with Maya van Rossum, hosted by Florida RESET February 21, 6:00pm ET Maya van Rossum will present key concepts and examples of Green Amendments from her new book, The Green Amendment: The People's Fight for a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment. She will discuss how we got here as
- [Pine Tree Amendment Testimony Workshop](https://forthegenerations.org/events/pine-tree-amendment-testimony-workshop/) - Virtual workshop with Maya van Rossum hosted by Maine Youth Action and Maine Youth for Climate Justice February 16, 4pm ET
- [Retake our Democracy - Zoominar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/retake-our-democracy-zoominar/) - Zoominar: Thurs., Feb. 2, 6:00 – 7:30 pm MT Green Amendment: What it is & What it isn’t Join Maya van Rossum and a panel of experts to discuss what the Green Amendment is, why NM needs it,and how it has been implemented in Pennsylvania and NY. There is a great deal of misinformation swirling
- [Collected Works Bookstore](https://forthegenerations.org/events/collected-works-bookstore/) - Thursday, February 16, 6:00pm MT Collected Works Bookstore 202 Galisteo St Santa Fe, NM 87501 Maya van Rossum will give a presentation, followed by a conversation with Senator Sedillo Lopez and Representative Joanne Ferrary who are both sponsoring The Green Amendment, a Constitutional Amendment, in the 2023 NM Legislative Session. Representative Tara Lujan will moderate
- [Green Justice Team](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-justice-team/) - A discussion with Maya van Rossum hosted by the Green Justice Team. February 5, 2023, 10:30am MT First Congregational Unitarian Church of Christ 2801 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87106
- [Indivisible Santa Fe](https://forthegenerations.org/events/indivisible-santa-fe/) - Discussion hosted by Indivisible Santa Fe, on the New Mexico Green Amendment. Monday, January 30, 9:30am MT Aldea community association 3 Nuevo Milenio Santa Fe, NM
- [Get up to Speed & Engaged – New Mexico Zoom](https://forthegenerations.org/events/get-up-to-speed-engaged-new-mexico-zoom/) - The Senate version of the Green Amendment – SJR6 – has been assigned to just two committees, Judiciary and Rules! Now it's time for activists to organize, educate & engage! Join us on January 24, at 6 pm MT to review new language, go over next steps & get prepared to engage. Sign up for
- [Unpacking NY State's Green Amendment for Municipal Governments](https://forthegenerations.org/events/unpacking-ny-states-green-amendment-for-municipal-governments/) - Join leading experts on NY environmental law and Green Amendment application nationally to learn what NY's new environmental right means for you. January, 26, 6:00pm ET Register here: bit.ly/NYGATraining featuring Maya van Rossum, Green Amendments For The Generations Kate Kurera, Environmental Advocates of NY Todd D. Ommen, Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic Mark L. Freed, Curtin
- [Florida Green Amendment Talk - Fort Walton Beach](https://forthegenerations.org/events/florida-green-amendment-talk-fort-walton-beach/) - Join Earth Ethics, Florida’s Right to Clean and Healthy Water Campaign, and Coastal Community Guardians from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST on January 4 At The Sound Cafe + Enlightened Studios, 142 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 For a community workshop as we welcome Green Amendment author and advocate Maya
- [Kaua'i Climate Action Forum - Hawaii Exploring the Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/kauai-climate-action-forum-hawaii-exploring-the-green-amendment/) - Join the Kaua'i Climate Action Forum with Maya van Rossum and Senator Mike Gabbard Via Zoom Registration is requested: https://bit.ly/greenamendmentforum The Hawaii Green Amendment, a proposed addition to the State Constitution to ensure the people’s, and future generations, access to clean water, air and a healthy environment to be explained and discussed via zoom forum.
- [Florida Green Amendment Talk - Hollywood](https://forthegenerations.org/events/florida-green-amendment-talk-hollywood/) - 5:30pm (Eastern) at the Hollywood Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood Full Book Tour Details Here.
- [Florida Green Amendment Talk - New Smyrna Beach](https://forthegenerations.org/events/florida-green-amendment-talk-new-smyrna-beach/) - 2pm (Eastern) at UU Church NSB, 403 West Street, New Smyrna Beach. Full Tour Details Here.
- [Florida Green Amendment Talk - Gainesville](https://forthegenerations.org/events/florida-green-amendment-talk-gainesville/) - 6pm (Eastern) at the Civic Media Center 433 S Main St, Gainesville. Full Tour Details Here.
- [Florida Green Amendment Talk - Pensacola](https://forthegenerations.org/events/florida-green-amendment-talk-pensacola/) - Join us from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm CT for a lunch and learn event as we welcome Green Amendment author and advocate Maya K. van Rossum as she joins us to discuss her book and work. We will also have an LWV representative speaking about water quality concerns in Escambia and SantaFlorida Right to
- [Florida Green Amendment Talk - Tallahassee](https://forthegenerations.org/events/florida-green-amendment-talk-tallahassee/) - Florida Conservation Voters will be hosting an evening discussion of The Green Amendment book & concept, including how constitutional environmentalism would benefit Florida. When, January 5 at 6:30 pm (Eastern) Where: Ology Brewing, 2708 Power Mill Ct, Tallahassee Maya's talk starts at 7pm. Midtown Reader bookstore will be selling copies of The Green Amendment. Full
- [Florida Green Amendment Legal Forum - Orlando](https://forthegenerations.org/events/florida-green-amendment-legal-forum-orlando/) - Center for Earth Jurisprudence: a legal discussion, including CLE credits, to explore the Green Amendment concept and how environmental constitutionalism can affect environmental protection in the state. 2pm (Eastern) at Barry University School of Law, 6441 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. In addition to Maya's talk, there will be a panel of legal experts on drafting
- [Florida Green Amendment Talk -- Cocoa](https://forthegenerations.org/events/florida-green-amendment-talk-brevard/) - January 9 from 10 am to 11 am at the Cocoa Public Library. Details to come Full Book Tour Details Here.
- [Florida Green Amendment Talk - Vero Beach](https://forthegenerations.org/events/florida-green-amendment-talk-vero-beach/) - January 10 at 11:30 am (Eastern) at Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Dr, Vero Beach. Must register by emailing info@indianriverna.com, and it will be $20 per person to cover lunch. Full Book Tour Details Here.
- [Florida Green Amendment Talk - FGC University - Fort Myers](https://forthegenerations.org/events/florida-green-amendment-talk-fgc-university-fort-myers/) - 2pm (Eastern) at the Water School of Florida Gulf Coast University 11098 FGCU Blvd North Fort Myers. Full Book Tour Details Here.
- [NJ Green Amendment Advocate Training](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-advocate-training/) - New Jersey is poised to become the fourth state in the nation to pass a Green Amendment – but we need your help! Want to learn how to become an advocate for the New Jersey Green Amendment? Join our NJ Green Amendment Advocate training on January 11th at 6:00pm! If you’re new to the concept
- [Inkwood Books](https://forthegenerations.org/events/inkwood-books/) - Join us for a book talk and signing at Inkwood Books with Green Amendment founder and author, Maya van Rossum, and NJ Senator Andrew Zwicker. December 8, 2022 7:00pm Inkwood Books 106 Kings Hwy E Haddonfield, NJ 08033
- [Lewes Public Library, Delaware - Book Talk and Signing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/lewes-public-library-delaware-book-talk-and-signing/) - Delaware Representative Madinah Wilson-Anton, sponsor of the Delaware Green Amendment, and Kerri Evelyn Harris, organizer and activist, will join Maya van Rossum, founder of the movement and author of the Green Amendment, in a hybrid book talk and signing event at the Lewes Public Library, in collaboration with Browseabout Books. This is a hybrid event.
- [New Climate Paradigms](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-climate-paradigms/) - A conference to bring in and discuss innovative ideas that will help us rethink climate change and create a more equitable future. Sponsored by the Stanford University McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society November 10-11 Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305 Barnes/McDowell/Cranston rooms http://newclimateparadigms.org/
- [New Mexico 2022-2023 Update Webinar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-mexico-2022-2023-update-webinar/) - Learn The Status and Next Steps For the New Mexico Green Amendment - Oct 25 @ 4pm MT Join with Leaders & Activists: Senator Antoinette Sedillo Lopez Representative Joanne Ferrary Senator Shannon Pinto Senator Harold Pope Representative Tara Lujan Representative Patricia Roybal Caballero Nena Benevidez, Creciendo Nuevo Mexico Luis Guerrero, Sierra Club Oriana Sandoval, Center for
- [Western Washington University Environmental Speaker Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/from-rhetoric-to-reality-green-amendments-as-a-new-path-for-environmental-protection/) - For decades, communities have relied on Federal and State laws to ensure protection of a clean environment. And for decades, while achieving some important successes in environmental protection, overall the health of our environment for present and future generations has continued to degrade from a growing number of sources. The truth is, our laws are
- [Rally to save the Atlantic Sturgeon](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rally-to-save-the-atlantic-sturgeon/) - Join us to help save the ancient and ENDANGERED Atlantic Sturgeon of the Delaware River --November 16 We Will Gather to Call on Our Government Agencies to Act Now to Protect Our Sturgeon From Extinction. With Only 250 Spawning Adults Left We Are Running Out of Time! Sign up here to attend! The Delaware River
- [The Environmental Rights Amendment: By and for New Yorkers](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-environmental-rights-amendment-by-and-for-new-yorkers/) - The passage of the Environmental Rights Amendment (New York's "Green Amendment") is great news for all New Yorkers, especially environmental justice communities and the wider climate justice movement. Please join us, Green Amendments For The Generations, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Earthjustice, CUNY School of Law, and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest to discuss the
- [Texas Book Festival](https://forthegenerations.org/events/texas-book-festival-2/) - The Texas Book Festival takes place all weekend from November 5th to November 6th, bringing together authors and readers from all walks of life to celebrate the culture of literacy, new ideas and experiences. Maya van Rossum is a featured author. More details to come. For more information about the event, visit https://www.texasbookfestival.org/
- [Texas Book Festival](https://forthegenerations.org/events/texas-book-festival/) - https://www.texasbookfestival.org/The Texas Book Festival takes place all weekend from November 5th to November 6th, bringing together authors and readers from all walks of life to celebrate the culture of literacy, new ideas and experiences. Maya van Rossum is a featured author. More details to come. For more information about the event, visit https://www.texasbookfestival.org/
- [University of South Florida 2022 Fall Sustainability Speaker Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/university-of-south-florida-2022-fall-sustainability-speaker-series/) - Maya van Rossum speaks on the national movement for environmental rights at the University of South Florida's 2022 Fall Sustainability Speaker Series. This event is open to the public. Thursday, October 13, 2022 4:00pm-4:45pm ET Register here for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-fall-sustainability-speakers-maya-van-rossum-tickets-400199436287 More information on the speaker series can be found here: https://www.usf.edu/pcgs/student-resources/sustainability-speaker-series.aspx
- [Pace School of Law Green Amendment Book Launch](https://forthegenerations.org/events/pace-school-of-law-green-amendment-book-launch/) - The 2nd Edition sensation, "The Green Amendment: The People's Fight for A Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment", is available for release on Nov. 1st, 2022! Don't miss a chance to hear from the author and founder of the Green Amendment Movement, Maya van Rossum at a special book launch event! Haub Law Professor Nick Robinson
- [Climate 21 Podcast with Tom Raftery](https://forthegenerations.org/events/climate-21-podcast-with-tom-raftery/) - Maya van Rossum will join TOM RAFTERY on his Climate 21 Podcast to talk about the power of Green Amendments and how they can help address the climate crisis. Episode will be posted morning of Wednesday, August 31st. In the meantime, you can listen to the show's previous podcasts here.
- [Green Genes Podcast --November 18, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-november-18-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --November 11, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-november-11-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --November 4, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-november-4-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --October 28, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-october-28-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --October 21, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-october-21-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --October 14, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-october-14-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --October 7, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-october-7-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --September 30, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-september-30-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --September 23, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-september-23-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --September 16, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-september-16-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --September 9, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-september-9-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --September 2, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-september-2-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Bishop Tube Documentary Screening and Discussion](https://forthegenerations.org/events/bishop-tube-documentary-screening-and-discussion/) - Join us for a screening of Bishop Tube, which follows the story of how a local community is fighting to get clean up and prevent development of a toxic industrial site. There will be a discussion after the film with director Alex Djordjevic and Maya K. van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments For the Generations.
- [Ridgewood NJ League of Women Voters Annual Fall Luncheon Keynote](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ridgewood-nj-league-of-women-voters-annual-fall-luncheon-keynote/) - Join Maya van Rossum as she delivers the Keynote at the Ridgewood, NJ League of Women Voters Annual Fall Luncheon. Hear how passage of a Green Amendment can strengthen environmental protection. Thursday, October 6, 2022, 12:30pm-2pm ET Old Paramus Reformed Church 660 E. Glen Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Registration is requested by contacting ridgewoodlwv@gmail.com
- [Rising Nation River Journey Treaty Signing and Celebration hosted by the Lenape Nation](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rising-nation-river-journey-treaty-signing-and-celebration-hosted-by-the-lenape-nation/) - August 12 @ 3:00 PM EDT Sunbeam Lenape Park 1011_14_52 Frenchtown, NJ 08825 Join the Lenape Nation as they stop in Frenchtown for a treaty signing and community gathering during their Rising Nation River Journey. Lenape Nation of PA drumming, speakers, children’s games, and other activities will be part of the programming. Educational programs by
- [Hear Maya on A Sustainable Mind Podcast w/ Marjorie Alexander](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hear-maya-on-a-sustainable-mind-podcast-w-marjorie-alexander/) - Enjoy the conversation between Maya and Marjorie Alexandar as they explore how a Green Amendment effects change in our communities and for our environment. A Sustainable Mind is a podcast created for the earth-conscious individual, ecopreneur, environmental activist, sustainability enthusiast, grassroots organizer, minimalist, conscious consumer and the eco-curious. If you are looking to get inspired,
- [EnvironMental Podcast Airs Today](https://forthegenerations.org/events/environmental-podcast-airs-today/) - Listen to Maya as she talks with Aub and Courtney about the Green Amendment Movement. Chatting with change-making industry professionals, the EnvironMental podcast focuses on REAL issues people face as EnvironMental advocates, gives tips on how to make your business more sustainable, and goes over ways to market your sustainable business better! Your hosts, Aub
- [GREEN AMENDMENT DAY](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendment-day/) - The GAFTG team invites you to our Keynote Evening Panel (virtual) to commemorate our 2nd Annual Green Amendment Day, “Green Amendments: Transforming Environmental Rights from Rhetoric to Reality”! REGISTER FOR THE EVENING PANEL HERE. WEDNESDAY, JULY 13TH @ 6PM (EST). Join us in closing out Green Amendment Day with a special, interactive virtual panel! After
- [Brodhead Water Association Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/broadhead-water-association-talk/) - Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022 Time: 11AM - 12PM (EST) Location: Brodhead Creek Heritage Center 1539 Cherry Lane Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Join us and the Brodhead Water Association on a Saturday in East Stroudsburg, PA to hear about the Green Amendment and how it guarantees you certain environmental rights that other U.S. residents
- [Green Genes Podcast - Insect Armageddon. The Bugs Needs Us.](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-new-episode-out-today/) - This Week's Podcast: Insect Armageddon. You don't hear bugs constantly buzzing around your ears on a summers day, sounds like a dream right? WELL it actually could spell something scary for our planet. Learn about the "Insect Armageddon" and how you can stand up for the little guy on #GreenGenes On Spotify On Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes - Are Circuses & Rodeos Really All That Fun?](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-may-20-2022/) - Spotify link Youtube link Google Podcasts link This week, Maya and Anneke give a little insight into their childhood and how each of their exposures to animal central events turned from a fun time to a frightening reality. Learn why this circus and rodeo season, you should switch your tickets for a more family and
- [Green Genes -- Wildlife Rehab & How You Can Be a Wildlife Hero](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-may-27-2022/) - Spotify link Youtube link Google Podcasts link Everyday unfortunate accidents happen involving animals or maybe you’ve just noticed a sickly animal in your own backyard. What’s there to be done? This week our duo breakdown for you their own experiences with rescuing wildlife, the importance of supporting your local wildlife rehab and rehabs around the
- [Green Genes Podcast -- Biden Ramps Up Clean Energy](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-june-17-2022/) - Listen to this episode, Biden Ramps Up Clean Energy at: Spotify Youtube Google podcasts President Joe Biden has decided to use the Defense Production Act to set the wheels in motion for getting more supplies for green energy in motion. This has rippling effects for green jobs, a cleaner future for our world, and making
- [Green Genes Podcast - Warehousing Our Problems](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-june-10-2022/) - This Week's Episode, Warehousing Our Problems, can be found at: Spotify Youtube Google podcasts The news increases with how large corporations are placing their warehouses for mass shipping and products. But what about the communities living in and around these warehouses, what costs and burdens do they face that many of us doing our online
- [Hearing on Delaware Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hearing-on-delaware-green-amendment/) - The Delaware House Administration Committee is holding a hearing regarding the proposed Delaware Green Amendment. Verbal and written testimony are both welcome opportunities for you to voice your opinion. Learn more at the Committee Hearing website: https://legis.delaware.gov/MeetingNotice/32861 Additional details and information to help you craft your comment are available at our Take Action Page and
- [Green Genes Podcast -- Roe v. Wade](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-may-13-2022/) - Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RBVLQinlubGj815n07ePX Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ul02owDqHsI This week Maya and Anneke discuss the devastating news leaked form the Supreme Court and what this could mean for people with uteruses across this country. They also revisit the topic of Native Gardening and why it is so important to the environment. Tune in every week to join lifelong
- [Green Genes Podcast -- Uvalde & Gun Violence](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-june-3-2022/) - Spotify Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/710gErt855CWy1gHHmfz2g?si=29a8c08f94f54b18 Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/RjfVdf0eTkg This was a topic very painful to cover but as like so many families across this nation, we send our loved ones to school everyday now in fear of what could happen. This week we discuss the heartbreaking shooting that occurred in Ulvada, Texas while calling out those
- [NJ Last Stand Networking & Press Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/last-stand-networking-press-conference/) - Location: Annex Steps of the State House, Trenton, NJ Time: 10AM - 2PM, with Press Conference at 11AM Join New Jersey activists, environment and justice leaders, and residents as we gather to urge the legislature to FINALLY grant a hearing for the proposed New Jersey Green Amendment that will constitutionally recognize and protect the environmental
- [](https://forthegenerations.org/events/10541/) - Location: Annex Steps of the State House, Trenton, NJ Time: 10AM - 2PM, with Press Conference at 11AM Join New Jersey activists, environmental justice leaders, and residents as we gather to urge the legislature to FINALLY grant a hearing for the proposed New Jersey Green Amendment. This event will be in person, will focus on
- [Green Genes Podcast - What Would You Do With $44 Mil?](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-new-episode-out-today-2/) - If you had $44 billion dollars what would you spend it on? While Elon Musk began by rocketing electric cars into the future, he decided to purchase Twitter with his immense wealth rather than investing in protecting our planet. Maya and Anneke take Elon Musk and his decision to task while showing you what good
- [DE Lobby Day & Rally](https://forthegenerations.org/events/de-lobby-day-rally/) - 411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901 Join GAFTG, the Delaware Green Amendment Steering Committee, and fellow passionate Delawareans on Tuesday, May 17th from 1-5pm to support the right to clean water and air for all DE residents! We will be engaging DE legislators and rallying to emphasize what's at stake for people of all backgrounds
- [Maya a Plenary Speaker at Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maya-a-plenary-speaker-at-capitol-hill-ocean-week-2022/) - CHOW 2022 – Sea: The Future Register here. June 7 Plenary Discussion Panel Featuring 7 powerful speakers including Maya van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments For The Generations: 9:30 to 10 am: In 1972, the United States enacted a wave of legislation to protect our ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. Fifty years later, we face
- [Green Genes Podcast --August 26, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-august-26-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --August 19, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-august-19-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --August 12, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-august-12-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast --August 5, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-august-5-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast -- July 29, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-july-29-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast -- July 22, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-july-22-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast -- July 15, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-july-15-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast -- July 8, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-july-8-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast -- July 1, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-july-1-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast -- June 24, 2022](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-june-24-2022/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. Bookmark our Green Genes Podcast Page, or you can watch and listen via Youtube Google Podcasts
- [Green Genes Podcast - Reappearing Jaguar!](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-reappearing-jaguar/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. This week - the Reappearing Jaguar. Listen on spotify or google podcasts, or watch the YouTube
- [PA Climate Convergence](https://forthegenerations.org/events/pa-climate-convergence/) - Harrisburg, PA DRN and GAFTG are a sponsoring organization of the Pennsylvania Climate Convergence! This June 11, 12, and 13, people from across Pennsylvania will be converging in the streets in Harrisburg to change the conversation on climate change. The PA Climate Convergence is a diverse, inclusive, peaceful gathering of frontline community members, grassroots organizers,
- [Pennsylvania Climate Convergence](https://forthegenerations.org/events/pennsylvania-climate-convergence/) - HARRISBURG, PA JUNE 11 - 13 This June 11, 12, and 13, people from across Pennsylvania will be converging in the streets in Harrisburg to change the conversation on climate change. The PA Climate Convergence is a diverse, inclusive, peaceful gathering organized to demand urgent legislative and administrative action on climate. The path to climate
- [Maine Lunch & Learn: Hosted by Maine Conservation Voters](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maine-lunch-learn-hosted-by-maine-conservation-voters/) - Friday, April 1st @ 12PM (EST) Lunch & Learns are an effective tool for the advancement of the Pine Tree Amendment (Maine's Green Amendment). These events host organization leaders, activists, supporters, and anyone else interested in learning more about the Pine Tree Amendment and its implications. Join Friday's Lunch & Learn, hosted by the Maine
- [Earth Day Green Amendment Film Screening](https://forthegenerations.org/events/earth-day-green-amendment-film-screening/) - April 22, 2022 @ 7PM (EST) In Person Event! Earth Day Screening of Here's the Story: the Green Amendment followed by a panel discussion. Location: Acme Screening Room 25 S Union St, Lambertville, NJ 08530 Tickets are $20 and a portion of the proceeds will go to Green Amendments For the Generations' advocacy. Buy tickets
- [DRN: PA Interfaith Power & Light Visionary Awards](https://forthegenerations.org/events/drn-pa-interfaith-power-light-visionary-awards/) - Thursday, March 31st @ 12:30PM (EST) via zoom Check back here for the zoom link!
- [NJ Updates for Rowan University Environmental Regulation, Policy & Law Students](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-updates-for-rowan-university-environmental-regulation-policy-law-students/) - Tuesday, March 29th (Time TBD) via Webex
- [Green Amendment Presentation to UCLA Law Students](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendment-presentation-to-ucla-law-students/) - Tuesday, March 29th @ 12:15pm PT/3:15pm ET via zoom
- [Green Amendment Presentation to Environmental Politics Students at Neumann University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendment-presentation-to-environmental-politics-students-at-neumann-university/) - Thursday, March 24th @ 9:30AM (EST) This presentation will introduce the Green Amendment to the Environmental Politics Student body at Neumann University in Pennsylvania. Engaging with these driven students about the pathways to improving environmental policy will make a great start to your Thursday morning. Stay tuned for the zoom link.
- [Michigan Green Amendment Webinar: How to Get Involved](https://forthegenerations.org/events/michigan-green-amendment-webinar-how-to-get-involved/) - Monday, March 21st @ 7PM (EST) We are seeking people to join a steering committee to direct and implement the effort to pass the a Green Amendment in Michigan. This meeting is for those who are interested in learning more about or are considering joining the Michigan Steering Committee. Maya van Rossum will be in
- [NJ Green Amendment Info Session](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-info-session/) - THURSDAY, MARCH 10TH, @ 6PM (EST) Hearings in the Assembly and Senate in Trenton (likely in person not virtual) may be scheduled as early as Thursday, March 10th (probably in the AM) and Monday, March 14th (probably in the early PM). Please RSVP here. We will be providing two information sessions to get you up
- [NM Green Amendment -- Judiciary Committee Hearing 1:30 pm](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nm-green-amendment-judiciary-committee-hearing-130-pm/) - February 11, 1:30 pm MT The NM Green Amendment will be given a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee meeting starting at 1:30 pm MT Chance to Testify: We expect there will be a chance for public testimony. So please get your powerful words ready. We understand that in other judiciary committee hearings the time
- [NM House Judiciary to Hear Green Amendment 1:30](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nm-house-judiciary-to-hear-green-amendment-130/) - We are anticipating that the Green Amendment will be given a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 2/9, at 1:30pm met! Chance to Testify: We expect it to be the last of 3 bills heard, with 20 minutes per side for public comment – so please get your powerful words ready. We understand
- [NEW Green Genes Podcast Episode](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-green-genes-podcast-episode-3/) - NEW Green Genes Podcast Episode EVERY FRIDAY!! Maya van Rossum, the Mother of the Green Amendment, has been the Delaware Riverkeeper for over 27 years and founder of the Green Amendments For The Generations nonprofit. While inspiring people across the nation to fight for their planet, at home Maya inspired her daughter Anneke to follow
- [NEW Green Genes Podcast Episode](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-green-genes-podcast-episode-2/) - NEW Green Genes Podcast Episode EVERY FRIDAY!! Maya van Rossum, the Mother of the Green Amendment, has been the Delaware Riverkeeper for over 27 years and founder of the Green Amendments For The Generations nonprofit. While inspiring people across the nation to fight for their planet, at home Maya inspired her daughter Anneke to follow
- [NEW Green Genes Podcast Episode](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-green-genes-podcast-episode/) - NEW Green Genes Podcast Episode EVERY FRIDAY!! Maya van Rossum, the Mother of the Green Amendment, has been the Delaware Riverkeeper for over 27 years and founder of the Green Amendments For The Generations nonprofit. While inspiring people across the nation to fight for their planet, at home Maya inspired her daughter Anneke to follow
- [Hawaii Green Amendment Testimony Due by 8:40 Hawaii Time](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hawaii-green-amendment-testimony-due-by-840-hawaii-time/) - The Hawaii Green Amendment, HB1803, will receive a hearing at 8:40 am on Tuesday the 8th before the House Energy and Environmental Protection Committee jointly with the House Water & Land Committee. Testimony must be submitted 24 hours in advance - that means monday at 8:40 am. Find all the details here, including how to
- [Hawaii Green Amendment -- Before House Committee for Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hawaii-green-amendment-before-house-committee-for-hearing/) - The Hawaii Green Amendment, hb 1803, will receive a hearing at 8:40 am on Tuesday the 8th before the House Energy and Environmental Protection Committee jointly with the House Water & Land Committee. Testimony must be submitted 24 hours in advance - that means monday at 8:40 am. Find all the details here, including how
- [New Mexico Green Amendment - HEENRC Votes - 9 AM MT](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-mexico-green-amendment-heenrc-votes-9-am-mt/) - The NM Green Amendment (HJR2) is scheduled for its re-hearing in the House Energy, Environment, & Natural Resources Committee at 9am! Please join in via Zoom and show your support! When: Saturday, Feb 5, 2022 9:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88679832287 Or One tap mobile
- [Washington Green Amendment Hearing Before The House](https://forthegenerations.org/events/washington-green-amendment-8-am-pt-hearing-before-the-house/) - The Washington Green Amendment is scheduled for a committee hearing in the Washington State House Committee on Environment & Energy on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 10AM (PST)/1PM (EST) If you are available Feb 3, you are welcome to testify. Testify to the committee on the importance of this resolution. To learn more about the
- [WA Green Amendment tutorial for how to testify - 4 to 5 PT](https://forthegenerations.org/events/wa-green-amendment-tutorial-for-how-to-testify-4-to-5-pt/) - Our lead state partners, 350 Washington are offering help in preparing to testify on Feb 1. We are aware that providing testimony via zoom before the Washington legislature can be challenging. We have suggestions for preparing your testimony: We can help with reviewing a draft testimony, rehearsal, etc. We will have a drop-in zoom meeting
- [Washington Green Amendment - Get Your Comments In](https://forthegenerations.org/events/washington-green-amendment-get-your-comments-in/) - The Washington Green Amendment is scheduled for a committee hearing in the Washington State House on Tuesday, February 1, at 8 am PT. Get your comments in by Monday January 31 to make sure your voice is heard before the hearing. You can make your voice heard through the website comment section in just a
- [NM House Energy, Environment, & Natural Resources Committee on the Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nm-house-energy-environment-natural-resources-committee-on-the-green-amendment/) - The NM Green Amendment is scheduled for its first hearing in the House Energy, Environment, & Natural Resources Committee this Saturday at 9am! Please join in via Zoom, show your support in the poll, and testify in favor! Zoom in & Speak up Saturday for the Green Amending. When: Jan 29, 2022 09:00 AM Mountain
- [New York State Bar Association Local and State Annual Meeting: Impact of the Green Amendment on Local Policies and Environmental Justice Communities](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-york-state-bar-association-local-and-state-annual-meeting-impact-of-the-green-amendment-on-local-policies-and-environmental-justice-communities/) - January 20, 2022 @ 10AM (EST) Check in with the New York State Bar Association's Annual Meeting to be aware of what's going on within New York's environmental justice field and the impact of the new Green Amendment! See the event page here!
- [Animal Talk Series: The New Mexico Green Amendment. Hosted by the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico](https://forthegenerations.org/events/animal-talk-series-the-new-mexico-green-amendment-hosted-by-the-animal-law-section-of-the-state-bar-of-new-mexico/) - January 14, 2022 @ 12PM (MT)/2PM (EST) ​​​​​​​Hosted by the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico, this event features GAFTG and the New Mexico Green Amendment in a conversation about Green Amendments' impact on wildlife and domesticated animals in the state. This is a closed event for members of the New
- [Keynote Event: PA & DE Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/keynote-event-pa-de-chapter-of-the-american-society-of-landscape-architects-annual-meeting/) - April 8, 2022 (Time & Address TBD) Make it to Wilmington, Delaware on April 8th to hear Maya speak in person to the American Society of Landscape Architects about the benefits and impacts from the Green Amendment to the Pennsylvania and Delaware Chapters.
- [A Constitutional Right to Clean Air, Water, and a Healthy Climate hosted by Hawaii Climate & Environmental Coalition](https://forthegenerations.org/events/a-constitutional-right-to-clean-air-water-and-a-healthy-climate-hosted-by-hawaii-climate-environmental-coalition/) - January 29, 2022 @ 10AM Hawaii Time/ 3PM (EST) REGISTER HERE Hawaii has been a hub of environmental justice movements for decades and the Green Amendment is pulling interest from across the state! Learn about how the Green Amendment can be implemented in the environmental legislative and activist scenes of Hawaii with the Hawaii Climate
- [The Green Amendment: How it Will Change New York's Environmental Future](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-green-amendment-how-it-will-change-new-yorks-environmental-future/) - January 13, 2022 @ 6:30PM (EST) REGISTER HERE Hosted by Hudson River Sloop Clearwater New York is the 3rd state in the nation to implement a Green Amendment in its state constitution!! What does this mean for New York environmental legislation and justice movements? Have all of your questions answered and learn about how you
- [New Mexico Pre-30-Day Session Event](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-mexico-pre-30-day-session-event/) - Tuesday, January 11, 2022 5PM (MT) Live Web Event! Are you aware of what the New Mexico Green Amendment is facing in the upcoming 30-day Legislative Session?? More importantly, do you know how you can personalize your advocacy for the right to clean water, pure air, and a healthy environment?! Join us at the start
- [West LegalEdCenter](https://forthegenerations.org/events/west-legaledcenter/) - Maya van Rossum will be presenting a special educational course for the West LegalEdCenter on Constitutional Environmentalism, entitled: Green Amendments - Powerful Tools for Environmental Protection and Justice. Sign up for the January 7, 2022, 12:00pm lesson here: https://westlegaledcenter.com/program_guide/course_detail.jsf?courseId=100316260&sc_cid=CELESQ_ws&sc_cid=CELESQ_ws
- [An Environmental Hot Topic feat. The Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/an-environmental-hot-topic-feat-the-green-amendment/) - An Environmental Hot Topic Discussion feat. The Green Amendment December 18th @ 5pm - 7:30pm (MT) at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe, NM THIS SATURDAY, please join us at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe to learn about the New Mexico Green Amendment, how to be involved, and ask questions in discussion with Senators Liz Stefanics
- [Green Genes Podcast New Episode](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-new-episode-5/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. As the Delaware Riverkeeper for over 27 years, Maya has been the world’s longest serving Riverkeeper
- [Democratic Party of NM Veterans and Military Families Caucus](https://forthegenerations.org/events/democratic-party-of-nm-veterans-and-military-families-caucus/) - Discussion on the NM Green Amendment with Rep. Joanne Ferrary and Maya van Rossum hosted by the Democratic Party of NM Veterans and Military Families Caucus Wednesday, November 17, 5:00pm MT
- [Rowan College of Burlington County Environmental Club](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rowan-college-of-burlington-county-environmental-club/) - Maya van Rossum speaks to the Rowan College of Burlington County Environmental Club Tuesday, November 9, 2021 2:00-3:00pm ET
- [New Mexico Green Amendment Public Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-mexico-green-amendment-public-hearing/) - Please join a New Mexico Green Amendment public hearing to hear from legislative cosponsors of the Green Amendment bill. Learn from grassroots organizations about current efforts and ways you can take action. Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5pm MT Register here for the virtual meeting: bit.ly/NMGreenAmendmentNov16
- [NM Green Amendment Public Meting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nm-green-amendment-public-meting/) - Please join at a New Mexico Green Amendment public hearing to hear from legislative cosponsors of the Green Amendment bill. Learn from grassroots organizations about current efforts and ways you can take action. Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5pm MT Register here: bit.ly/NMGreenAmendmentNov16
- [Pine Tree Amendment Information Session](https://forthegenerations.org/events/pine-tree-amendment-information-session/) - Please join us for this exciting opportunity to gear up for the final stretch of the legislative campaign and build public awareness and support. Register for the zoom call at bit.ly/takingactionatthepolls Thursday, October 21, 2021, 7:00pm
- [New Mexico Climate Summit - 4 PM MT](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-mexico-climate-summit/) - New Mexico Green Amendment movement included as a break out at the 2021 New Mexico Climate Summit. 4 pm MT join with NM leaders to discuss the values of a New Mexico Green Amendment for addressing the climate crisis. Registration required to attend in person or virtually. Learn more at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-mexico-2021-climate-summit-registration-170469695448
- [A Washington Green Amendment: A New Tool for Environmental Justice & Protection](https://forthegenerations.org/events/a-washington-green-amendment-a-new-tool-for-environmental-justice-protection/) - Hosted by League of Women Voters of Mason County WA (open to the public) Thursday, November. 18 at 1pm PT/4pm ET Registration required: https://bit.ly/WAGreenAmendment Description: For decades, communities have relied on Federal and State laws to ensure protection of a clean environment. And for decades, while achieving some important successes in environmental protection, overall the
- [Climate Crisis: A New Mexico Virtual Film Festival](https://forthegenerations.org/events/climate-crisis-a-new-mexico-virtual-film-festival/)
- [Green Genes Podcast New Episode](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-new-episode-4/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. As the Delaware Riverkeeper for over 27 years, Maya has been the world’s longest serving Riverkeeper
- [NY Green Amendment Election Day!](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ny-green-amendment-vote-day/) - New Yorkers all have have the opportunity to vote for the proposed NY Green Amendment today. Mark Your Calendars! On Tuesday, November 2nd, New York will have the opportunity to cast a vote to amend the state constitution to establish the right to clean air and clean water. The question reads as follows: Ballot Proposal
- [Green Genes Podcast New Episode](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-new-episode-3/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. As the Delaware Riverkeeper for over 27 years, Maya has been the world’s longest serving Riverkeeper
- [Green Genes Podcast New Episode](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-new-episode-2/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. As the Delaware Riverkeeper for over 27 years, Maya has been the world’s longest serving Riverkeeper
- [Green Genes Podcast New Episode](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-new-episode/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. As the Delaware Riverkeeper for over 27 years, Maya has been the world’s longest serving Riverkeeper
- [Green Genes Podcast - New Episode Release](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-new-episode-release/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. As the Delaware Riverkeeper for over 27 years, Maya has been the world’s longest serving Riverkeeper
- [Green Genes Podcast New Episode release](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-new-episode-release-2/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. As the Delaware Riverkeeper for over 27 years, Maya has been the world’s longest serving Riverkeeper
- [Green Genes Podcast New Episode Release](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-genes-podcast-new-episode-release-3/) - Tune in every week to join lifelong environmental activist, Maya van Rossum, and her daughter Anneke a young activist herself, explore pressing issues around environmental protection, environmental justice, and the need for greater community engagement for securing social change. As the Delaware Riverkeeper for over 27 years, Maya has been the world’s longest serving Riverkeeper
- [NM Green Amendment - 5 pm MT - Get Updated & Active Zoom](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nm-green-amendment-get-updated-active-zoom/) - Our monthly New Mexico update call via zoom will take place 5 pm mountain time. Join us to get an update on where things stand and what you can do to get active and involved. Please register to get the info needed to attend this information sharing webinar. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J24YHBx9RsWvM5tlCkkm4A
- [People vs Fossil Fuels](https://forthegenerations.org/events/people-vs-fossil-fuels/) - Join us in Washington D.C. to demand a future free from fossil fuels. Communities from all across America struggling against pollution, fracking, pipelines, refineries and other fossil fuel projects will join together on October 11-15 for a historic protest in Washington D.C. demanding meaningful action to end the era of fossil fuels. Over the course
- [Environmental Legislative Caucus Hawaii Environmental Change Agents (HECA) Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/environmental-legislative-caucus-hawaii-environmental-change-agents-heca-meeting/) - Saturday, September 18, 2021, 10 – 11:30 am Register to attend the virtual meeting here: bit.ly/2VZRmrQ Purpose: The public is invited to a free online event, entitled, “Hawaii Environmental Change Agents,” which will preview environmental issues that will be priorities in the 2022 legislative session. This event will bring together environmental committee chairs and environmental
- [A Washington Green Amendment: A New Tool for Environmental Protection & Justice](https://forthegenerations.org/events/a-washington-green-amendment-a-new-tool-for-environmental-protection-justice/) - We have been fighting for a cleaner environment for decades, and with the rapidly increasing effects of climate change hitting everyone and everywhere, we now need to step up our game. We know that our current laws support the old fossil fuel infrastructure, so in order to move more quickly into a new, clean, and
- [A Michigan Green Amendment: A New Tool for Environmental Protection & Justice](https://forthegenerations.org/events/a-michigan-green-amendment-a-new-tool-for-environmental-protection-justice/) - The people of Michigan have rights to free speech and religion, the right to bear arms and to freely assemble, but we do not have the right to clean water and air, a stable climate and healthy environments. The failure to constitutionally recognize and protect environmental rights means that government officials are often free to
- [NY Launch: Vote YES for Clean Air & Water](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ny-launch-vote-yes-for-clean-air-water/) - This fall, New Yorkers will have the historic opportunity to enshrine the right to clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment into the Bill of Rights of the New York State constitution. We’re already hard at work as part of the Vote YES for Clean Air and Water coalition to establish the highest legal
- [NJ Green Amendment Kahoot Event](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-kahoot-event/) - The NJ Green Amendment would protect the rights of both current AND future generations to a clean & healthy environment... To learn more about the Green Amendment in NJ, we're calling students of all ages to a special Kahoot event on July 21 at 7pm ET for a presentation and game. The top winner will
- [The NM Green Amendment & the Environment at the Roundhouse](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-nm-green-amendment-the-environment-at-the-roundhouse/) - The Progressive Democrats of America – Central New Mexico Chapter, have organized a virtual event on Wednesday, July 14 at 6pm MT / 8pm ET to follow and complement National Green Amendment Day. The NM Green Amendment and the Environment at the Roundhouse will be the focus of a conversation with Senator Sedillo Lopez and
- [July 13th: National Green Amendment Day](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendment-day-2021/) - This year, Green Amendments For The Generations is partnering with environmental justice leaders across the nation to launch the inaugural Green Amendment Day on July 13th. Green Amendment Day is dedicated to educating and engaging civil rights, environmental, environmental justice and Indigenous leaders and community members across the nation around the power of Green Amendments
- [Green Amendment Day: A Panel of Leading EJ Voices](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendment-day-a-panel-of-leading-ej-voices/) - On the inaugural Green Amendment Day, join a presentation and panel of leading environmental justice voices from across the nation, united in ending environmental racism and restoring environmental justice through constitutional empowerment. Our panelists represent different areas where environmental justice intersects: a grassroots leader, a community organizer & advocate, a legislator, a national Green Amendment
- [Robbinsville, NJ Democratic Club](https://forthegenerations.org/events/robbinsville-nj-democratic-club/) - Are you a resident of Robbinsville, NJ? The Robbinsville, NJ Democratic Club welcomes Maya van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments For The Generations and the Delaware Riverkeeper, for a presentation and discussion of New Jersey's Green Amendment Movement. Join us to learn what actions you can take to help advance the movement! June 16, 7:00pm
- [A Green Amendment for Michigan?](https://forthegenerations.org/events/a-green-amendment-for-michigan/) - Are you a resident of Michigan looking for a new pathway to environmental protection and environmental justice? Please join Rev. Rich Killmer and Green Amendments For The Generations Founder, Maya van Rossum for a Zoom discussion about the potential for a Green Amendment in Michigan. Thursday, July 22, 4:00pm ET Register here!
- [Green Amendments: Vehicles for Environmental Justice?](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendments-vehicles-for-environmental-justice/) - Hosted by the Environmental Law Institute and Green Amendments For The Generations July 22, 12:00pm-2:00pm ET Register in advance here. Despite existing environmental laws, communities across the United States are still exposed to dangerous environmental conditions. This can range from water contamination, air pollution, toxic levels of exposure to hazardous substances, the impacts of climate
- [New York Environmental Rights Panel](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-york-environmental-rights-panel/) - Join prominent New York law professionals with varying legal backgrounds to discuss the New York Green Amendment and its environmental justice benefits and community impacts. Wednesday, June 9 at 6:00pm ET Register: http://bit.ly/NYEnvironmentalRightsPanel Carl Howard: Assistant Regional Counsel at EPA He is a veteran enforcement attorney with expertise in hazardous and toxic substance regulation and
- [Facebook Live Interview with Sierra Club's Jeff Tittel](https://forthegenerations.org/events/facebook-live-interview-with-sierra-clubs-jeff-tittel/) - Join Maya van Rossum for a Facebook Live discussion with long-time colleague and recently retired Director of NJ Sierra, Jeff Tittel. The two will discuss the widespread environmental damages and injustices facing NJ, and how a New Jersey Green Amendment could upend our current legal system perpetuating these harms May 27, 7:00 pm - 8:00
- [NJ Green Amendment: How We Can Solidify Environmental Protections](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-how-we-can-solidify-environmental-protections/) - Wednesday, May 26th at 7:00pm ET Join Doug O’Malley from Environment New Jersey for a presentation and Q&A with Maya van Rossum, Delaware Riverkeeper & Founder of Green Amendments For The Generations, on the proposed NJ Green Amendment – an inspiring pathway for environmental advocacy, one that will constitutionally protect your rights to pure water,
- [Press Conference: Youth Voices on the NJ Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/press-conference-youth-voices-on-the-nj-green-amendment/) - Youth leaders across New Jersey are urging their legislators to make history and advance a New Jersey Green Amendment, a constitutional environmental rights amendment that would recognize and protect the rights to pure water, clean air, a stable climate and healthy environments for all people. It also protects and acknowledges these rights as held by
- [Legislative Briefing: Senator Franklin Kury on Article 1, Section 27 at 50](https://forthegenerations.org/events/legislative-briefing-senator-franklin-kury-on-article-1-section-27-at-50/) - May 25th, Noon ET Please invite your Pennsylvania legislators to join a special legislative briefing featuring Senator Franklin Kury, the author of Pennsylvania's Environmental Rights Amendment that turns 50 this month. Senator Kury will talk about Article 1, Section 27 and why it is so important that it be upheld today. We hope you'll join
- [Better Path Presents Maya van Rossum on the Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/better-path-presents-maya-van-rossum-on-the-green-amendment/) - Better Path Presents Maya van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments For The Generations and the Delaware Riverkeeper. More details to come! May 19, 7:oopm EDT Register in advance here.
- [NJ Clean Water Action's 35th Annual Conference: A Healthy Environment Is A Human Right](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-clean-water-actions-35th-annual-conference-a-healthy-environment-is-a-human-right/) - NEW DATE: A Healthy Environment Is A Human Right - Wednesday, May 12, 7:00pm In this workshop, learn about New Jersey's movement for a constitutional Green Amendment protecting our environmental rights to clean air and water, a stable climate, and a healthy environment as an inalienable human right for all people and future generations. Moderator:
- [Maine Senate Floor Vote](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maine-senate-floor-vote/) - The Pine Tree Amendment (LD489) will be voted on by the Maine Senate on April 28th. The session begins at 10:00am EDT and will be livestreamed to the Maine Legislature Youtube Channel.
- [The Green Amendment: Protecting & Defending PA Against Extraction & Pollution](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-green-amendment-protecting-defending-pa-against-extraction-pollution/) - In the decades long fight for a cleaner environment, we’ve been fighting a losing battle. The sad truth is, our laws are designed to accommodate pollution rather than prevent it. People feel powerless when it comes to preserving the quality of their water, air, public parks, and special natural spaces. The solution, argues Delaware Riverkeeper
- [Article 1, Section 27 50th Anniversary - Interview with Chief Justice Castille](https://forthegenerations.org/events/article-1-section-27-50th-anniversary-interview-with-chief-justice-castille/) - On the 50th anniversary of Article 1, Section 27, Pennsylvania's Green Amendment, join us for a special screening of an unreleased interview between former PA Supreme Court Chief Justice Ron Castille and Maya van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments for the Generations and the Delaware Riverkeeper. Chief Justice Castille wrote the opinion on the Act
- [NJSSC's Art Show for the Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/njsscs-green-amendment-concert/) - Join the New Jersey Student Sustainability Coalition for their Art Show for the Green Amendment on Earth Day, April 22 at 7:00pm EDT. The show represents a mixture of several art forms, including singing & songwriting, slam-poetry, visual art, short storytelling, and piano composition. Throughout the show, various speakers will give information about the Green
- [How Can the Environmental Rights Amendment Save a Fractured State?](https://forthegenerations.org/events/how-can-the-environmental-rights-amendment-save-a-fractured-state/) - Join the Sustainability Now Podcast for a special film screening and Q&A on Earth Day, April 22 at 7:00pm EDT. Hosts Scott Bille and Mira Rubin will host two special guests to help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pennsylvania's Environmental Rights Amendment - the amendment that inspired the national Green Amendment Movement. Mark Lichty
- [Environmental Justice Team, Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, NJ](https://forthegenerations.org/events/environmental-justice-team-unitarian-society-of-ridgewood-nj-2/) - Environmental Justice Team of the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, NJ is hosting GAFTG Founder Maya van Rossum for a presentation and Q&A on April 28th at 7:00pm EDT. For decades, communities have relied on Federal and State laws to ensure protection of a clean environment. And for decades, while achieving some important successes in environmental
- [Maryland: Should A Sustainable Environment be our Legal Right?](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maryland-should-a-sustainable-environment-be-our-legal-right/) - Join Us April 21 at 7:30pm: Should A Sustainable Environment be our Legal Right? Hear Rabbi Nina Cardin discuss Shmita and her campaign to make a healthy environment a legal right in Maryland, as already exists in Pennsylvania.A member from the GAFTG Team will also be presenting. This event is closed to the public.
- [NJSSC: An Intergenerational Storytelling Workshop for a Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/njssc-an-intergenerational-storytelling-workshop-for-a-green-amendment/) - Join NJSSC's Green Amendment team this upcoming Earth Week to celebrate both our planet and the Green Amendment. The Green Amendment includes both present and future generations in its text, and environmental issues are of the utmost concern to today's youth. However, we are not the first ones on the stage here! So, following the
- [NJ: Robbinsville High School Green Team](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-robbinsville-high-school-green-team/) - Maya van Rossum joins NJ Green Amendment Leader, Ava Blando, and the Robbinsville High School Green Team for a presentation and discussion on the NJ Green Amendment and how NJ Youth can help drive the movement forward. Tuesday, April 8, 2:30-3:30pm EDT This event is not open to the public.
- [NJFDW Women in Blue at the NJ State House](https://forthegenerations.org/events/njfdw-women-in-blue-at-the-nj-state-house/) - Join New Jersey Federation of Democratic Women for a day with our state representatives: Tuesday, April 6. Representatives will be speaking in 15-minute intervals throughout the day on Zoom with special regard to issues affecting NJ women.⁠ Register for Zoom link HERE Here's the Day's Time Table: Here's the Day's TIME TABLE 9:00am - Assembly
- [Here's the Story: The Green Amendment, Part Two Screening and Discussion](https://forthegenerations.org/events/heres-the-story-the-green-amendment-part-two-screening-and-discussion/) - States across the nation are stepping up to protect our rights to a clean and healthy environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or even generation! New York’s Legislature is the first to pass a modern-day Green Amendment, which will now be placed on the ballot in November 2021 for New Yorkers
- [Morristown Unitarian Fellowship](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-earth-ministry-morristown-unitarian-fellowship/) - Our current laws are designed to accommodate pollution, rather than prevent it. But NJ is leading the path to become one of the first states with a modern day Green Amendment. Join Maya van Rossum as she lays out a new agenda for environmental advocacy that can empower every American state to mobilize for constitutional
- [Unitarian Church of Somerville, NJ](https://forthegenerations.org/events/unitarian-church-of-somerville-nj/) - New Jersey legislators have proposed a constitutional Green Amendment that will recognize and protect the rights of all the people of the state, including future generations, to pure water, clean air, a stable climate and healthy environments. For decades, communities have relied on Federal and State laws to ensure protection of a clean environment. And for decades,
- [NJ Webinar: WOMEN and POLITICS](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-webinar-women-and-politics/) - Attention NJ Green Amendment supporters! Please join the 6th Annual Senator Ronald L. Rice Lecture Series, "WOMEN and Politics" on March 24 at 3:00pm EDT to hear guest lecturer NJ State Senator Maria Teresa Ruiz. Register here Senator Ruiz is not a sponsor of the NJ Green Amendment.
- [Hawaii Hearing: House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hawaii-hearing-house-committee-on-energy-and-environmental-protection/) - SB502 has been passed by the Senate and will be heard by the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection on Tuesday, March 16 at 9:00AM Hawaii time, which is 3:00pm EDT. View the hearing via livestream here.
- [Maine Pine Tree Amendment - Committee Work Session](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maine-pine-tree-amendment-work-session/) - Maine's Green Amendment, the Pine Tree Amendment (LD 489) was heard at the Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Monday, March 8 - recording available here. The amendment now be considered at the Committee's work session on Wednesday, March 17 at 11:00am ET. You can view the proceedings live here, but the public is unable
- [Hawaii Senate votes on Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hawaii-senate-votes-on-green-amendment/) - at 9:30 Hawaii time, 2:30 Est the Hawaii Senate will vote on the proposed Hawaii Green Amendment. you can watch the meeting and vote at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IarzjoosuNc
- [Environmental Rights 50th Anniversary Song Contest](https://forthegenerations.org/events/environmental-rights-50th-anniversary-song-contest/) - Pennsylvania's Parks & Forests Foundation (PPFF) is hosting a Song Contest in honor of the 50th anniversary of PA's Environmental Rights Amendment or Green Amendment. The contest is free to enter and open to Pennsylvania artists of all ages and music genres. The song that best expresses what the environment and amendment means to the
- [Maine Hearing: Joint Standing Committee on Environment & Natural Resources](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maine-hearing-senate-committee-on-environment-natural-resources/) - The Maine Green Amendment or Pine Tree Amendment (LD 489) was referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, set to hear the bill on Monday March 8th, at 10:00am EST. Watch the hearing here!
- [Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community](https://forthegenerations.org/events/unitarian-universalists-for-a-just-economic-community/) - The Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community (UUJEC) welcomes Maya van Rossum and the Green Amendment movement for a discussion on how an environmental rights amendment can help guarantee protections of our air, water, natural resources for generations to come. Thursday, March 11, 2021 8:00pm Please email uujec@uujec.org for passcode to join the zoom:
- [Hawaii Committee Hearing on Green Amendment Proposal](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hawaii-committee-hearing-on-green-amendment-proposal-2/) - The Hawaii Green Amendment proposal is up for committee hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Ways and Means committee. The hearing is 10:30am HST which is 3:30pm EST. Testimony must be submitted 24 hours in advance. Follow the bill here! Learn more about the Hawaii proposal and see our comments at www.HIGreenAmendment.org. =
- [Getting Up to Speed to Lead: Maine Green Amendment Leadership Training](https://forthegenerations.org/events/getting-up-to-speed-to-lead-maine-green-amendment-leadership-training/) - Calling the people of Maine! Do you want to help protect environmental rights in Maine? Complete our Getting Up to Speed to Lead Program to become a committed Volunteer Leader for the Pine Tree Amendment and Green Amendment Movement. Securing environmental rights in Maine can be a daunting task when you don't have the proper
- [Getting Up to Speed to Lead: Maine Green Amendment Leadership Training](https://forthegenerations.org/events/getting-up-to-speed-to-lead-maine-green-amendment-leadership-training-2/) - Calling the people of Maine! Do you want to help protect environmental rights in Maine? Complete our Getting Up to Speed to Lead Program to become a committed Volunteer Leader for the Pine Tree Amendment and Green Amendment Movement. Securing environmental rights in Maine can be a daunting task when you don't have the proper
- [WA House Hearing: Committee on Environment and Agriculture](https://forthegenerations.org/events/wa-house-hearing-committee-on-environment-and-agriculture/) - February 15, 1:30pm PST / 4:30pm EST On February 9, 2021 Representative Lekanoff introduced a HJR 4205, an amendment to the state constitution, enshrining the rights of all Washingtonians to clean water and air, a stable climate and healthy environment. Sponsors include Representatives Simmons, Ryu, Pollet, Goodman, Ramel, Peterson, Sells, Senn, Dolan, Ormsby, Callan, Harris-Talley,
- [Delaware YES! Youth Environmental Summit 2021](https://forthegenerations.org/events/delaware-yes-youth-environmental-summit-2021/) - Join the Delaware Youth Environmental Summit for a film screening and Q&A with Green Amendments For The Generations. Here's The Story: The Green Amendment (Part 1) will be featured to dive into the birth of the Green Amendment Movement and it's power to transform our legal system for protecting the environment and environmental justice. Then
- [NJ Student Sustainability Coalition Career Panel](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-student-sustainability-coalition-career-panel/) - Join the NJ Student Sustainability Coalition for a Career Panel for High School and College students interested in learning more about the environmental field and the folks doing the work! GAFTG Founder, Maya van Rossum will be a featured panelist. This event will include introductions by all the panelists and breakout sessions for Q&A. More
- [Hawaii Committee Hearing on Green Amendment Proposal](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hawaii-committee-hearing-on-green-amendment-proposal/) - The Hawaii Green Amendment proposal is up for committee hearing before the House Energy and Environmental Protection Committee & Water and Land Committee. The hearing is 10:45 am HST which is 3:45 pm EST. Testimony must be submitted 24 hours in advance. Follow the bill at https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=551&year=2021 Learn more about the Hawaii proposal and see
- [NM Green Amendment - Rules Comm Hrg & Vote](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nm-green-amendment-rules-comm-hrg-vote/) - New Mexico Green Amendment up for hearing part two before Rules Committee. Please comment now to urge a yes vote on the amended language submitted by the co-sponsors, not by the Committee Chair whose language is a weakening. https://nmgreenamendment.org/act-now/write-call-the-senate-rules-committee/
- [Youth Voices on a NJ Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/youth-voices-on-a-nj-green-amendment/) - The Bye Bye Plastic Bags New Jersey youth team is hosting a webinar about the importance of a Green Amendment for New Jersey. Youth Voices on a Green Amendment consists of an informational presentation highlighting the youth members of Bye Bye Plastic Bags NJ's Policy Team and a Q&A session with Maya K. Van Rossum,
- [The NJ Green Amendment: A New Tool for Environmental Protection & Justice](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-nj-green-amendment-a-new-tool-for-environmental-protection-justice/) - Hosted by South Ward Environmental Alliance February 9, 6:30pm EST - Register here! Join Kim Gaddy, Director of South Ward Environmental Alliance for a presentation and discussion with Maya van Rossum, Founder of Green Amendments For The Generations, on the proposed NJ Green Amendment and the transformational difference environmental constitutionalism can create for balancing justice
- [University of Denver Sturm College of Law Lunchtime Lecture Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/university-of-denver-sturm-college-of-law-lunchtime-lecture-series/) - Hosted by the Natural Resources Environmental Law Society, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law Lunchtime Lecture Series welcomes Maya van Rossum to discuss the future of environmental protection from a legal perspective and the beginning stages of the Colorado Green Amendment Movement. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 12:00pm MT / 2:00pm ET This
- [Green Drinks Delaware](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-drinks-delaware/) - Join Green Drinks Delaware in a special BYO virtual cocktail hour with Maya van Rossum to learn more about a new path for securing our environmental rights. Monday, March 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM EST – 8 PM EST Register for the event here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrdO6orDkrEtA4GEvepHvz52M44bHVa2EY
- [Vermont Law School hosted by Environmental Law Society](https://forthegenerations.org/events/vermont-law-school-hosted-by-environmental-law-society/) - The Environmental Law Society hosts Maya van Rossum at the Vermont Law School Wednesday, February 17, 2021 7:00pm - 8:00pm More details to come.
- [NE Ohio Chapter of Climate Reality Project](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ne-ohio-chapter-of-climate-reality-project/) - Maya van Rossum speaks at a virtual event hosted by the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Climate Reality Project. Thursday, February 11, 2021 7:00-8:00pm This event is not open to the public. More details to come.
- [Sustainable Jersey Monmouth County Hub Meeting - The NJ Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sustainable-jersey-monmouth-county-hub-meeting-the-nj-green-amendment/) - Sustainable Jersey's Monmouth County is hosting Maya van Rossum to discuss the NJ Green Amendment and next steps of actions municipal and community leaders should take to push the NJ Green Amendment Movement forward. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 7:00pm EST on Zoom. More details to come!
- [Albuquerque Oasis Spring Classes - The NM Green Amendment: Securing Your Right to a Healthy Environment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/albuquerque-oasis-spring-classes-the-nm-green-amendment-securing-your-right-to-a-healthy-environment/) - Join Maya van Rossum's class on the New Mexico Green Amendment with Albuquerque Oasis on Zoom. January 28, 10:00-11:30am MT Register here, Registration fee: $10 In the decades-long fight for a cleaner environment, we have been fighting a losing battle. The sad truth is, our laws are designed to accommodate pollution, rather than prevent it.
- [Green Amendments: A Paradigm Shift in Environmental Justice & Protection – A Waterside Chat with veteran environmentalist, Maya K. van Rossum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendments-a-paradigm-shift-in-environmental-justice-protection-a-waterside-chat-with-veteran-environmentalist-maya-k-van-rossum/) - Join Waterspirit as Maya K. van Rossum informs us of her work and an inspiring new agenda for environmental advocacy, one that will finally empower people, level the playing field, and provide real hope for communities everywhere. Thursday, January 14 7:00pm – 8:00pm EST Register Here! Maya K. van Rossum is the Founder of Green
- [Getting Up to Speed to Lead: Green Amendment Leadership Training - Session 4](https://forthegenerations.org/events/getting-up-to-speed-to-lead-green-amendment-leadership-training-session-4/) - Do you want to help secure a Green Amendment in your state? Become a Green Amendment Leader by completing our Getting Up to Speed to Lead Program. Securing environmental rights in your state can be a daunting task when you don't have the proper knowledge, tools, and guidance. Green Amendments For The Generations and partnering
- [A Green Amendment for New Jersey - Loankata New Jersey Sierra Club](https://forthegenerations.org/events/a-green-amendment-for-new-jersey-loankata-new-jersey-sierra-club/) - For decades, communities have relied on Federal and State laws to ensure protection of a clean environment. And for decades, while achieving some important successes in environmental protection, overall the health of our environment for present and future generations has continued to degrade from a growing number of sources. The truth is, our laws are
- [Long Beach Island’s Foundation of Arts and Sciences’ Fall 2020 Science Saturday](https://forthegenerations.org/events/long-beach-islands-foundation-of-arts-and-sciences-fall-2020-science-saturday/) - Join Long Beach Island’s Foundation of Arts and Sciences’ Fall 2020 Science Saturday on December 12th at 11:00am to hear a presentation from Maya van Rossum, Delaware Riverkeeper and Founder of Green Amendments For The Generations. More details and Zoom information to come!
- [350 Santa Fe Monthly Meeting Presentation and Q&A](https://forthegenerations.org/events/350-santa-fe-monthly-meeting-presentation-and-qa/) - 350 Santa Fe will virtually host Maya van Rossum at their monthly meeting for a presentation and Q&A on the Green Amendment, the movement in New Mexico, and what 350 Santa Fe members can do to help. There will be open time for Q&A. Saturday, November 14th, 10:00am MT / 12:00pm ET on Zoom
- [UU Ocean County Congregation](https://forthegenerations.org/events/uu-ocean-county-congregation/) - Join us on Sunday, November 1st in an event hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Ocean County Congregation to discuss a growing effort to pass an Green Amendment in the state of New Jersey. Green Amendments Founder and leader, Maya van Rossum, will be speaking about the power that a Green Amendment would have in protecting
- [Getting Up to Speed to Lead: Green Amendment Leadership Training - Session 2](https://forthegenerations.org/events/getting-up-to-speed-to-lead-green-amendment-leadership-training-session-1-2/) - Do you want to help secure a Green Amendment in your state? Become a Green Amendment Leader by completing our Getting Up to Speed to Lead Program. Securing environmental rights in your state can be a daunting task when you don't have the proper knowledge, tools, and guidance. Green Amendments For The Generations and partnering
- [Getting Up to Speed to Lead: Green Amendment Leadership Training - Session 1](https://forthegenerations.org/events/getting-up-to-speed-to-lead-green-amendment-leadership-training-session-1/) - Do you want to help secure a Green Amendment in your state? Become a Green Amendment Leader by completing our Getting Up to Speed to Lead Program. Securing environmental rights in your state can be a daunting task when you don't have the proper knowledge, tools, and guidance. Green Amendments For The Generations and partnering
- [University of New Hampshire School of Law's Environmental Law Society](https://forthegenerations.org/events/university-of-new-hampshire-laws-environmental-law-society/) - On Tuesday, November 17, the University of New Hampshire School of Law's Environmental Law Society will be hosting a discussion with Maya van Rossum, Founder and leader of the Green Amendments movement. Join us to learn how passage of a Green Amendment will ensure that your rights to a clean and healthy environment are respected
- [Manchester Environmental Commission](https://forthegenerations.org/events/manchester-environmental-commission/) - Green Amendments Founder and leader, Maya van Rossum will be speaking to the Manchester Environmental Commission about the growing Green Amendments movement in New Jersey and its potential to protect the environmental rights of individuals and communities throughout the state. The discussion will also cover the current status of the Green Amendment bill in New
- [Sustainable Ewing Green Team](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sustainable-ewing-green-team/) - Green Amendments Founder and leader Maya van Rossum will speak at a virtual event hosted by the Sustainable Ewing Green Team about a new legal pathway to protect and preserve the environment for Generations to come with a special focus on how to pass municipal resolutions. Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 7:00pm ET This event is
- [A Climate to Thrive Board](https://forthegenerations.org/events/a-climate-to-thrive-board/) - Green Amendments Founder and leader, Maya van Rossum speaks to the Board of "A Climate to Thrive," a nonprofit seeking to achieve energy independence for Mount Desert Island, ME by 2030. Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 5:30pm ET - 6:30pm ET This is a private event.
- [A Maine Green Amendment: Virtual Presentation and Q&A](https://forthegenerations.org/events/a-maine-green-amendment-virtual-presentation-and-qa/) - Hosted by MCAN and Green Amendments For The Generations - Register here. Please join Andy Burt and the MCAN coalition for an uplifting hour exploring an exciting movement to secure our rights to clean air, pure water, a viable environment, with protections for historical, culturally sacred, and scenic sites, for all Maine people, including future
- [A New York Green Amendment: Balancing Power & Equity for EJ Communities](https://forthegenerations.org/events/a-new-york-green-amendment-a-tool-for-fighting-environmental-racism/) - SAVE THE DATE: September 24, 2020 4:00-5:00 PM Hosted by Environmental Advocates NY, Adirondack Mountain Club, Green Amendments for the Generations, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, New York City Environmental Justice Alliance & Delaware Riverkeeper Network at the New School This digital event will be a panel discussion on the Green Amendment and
- [A Special Conversation: The Green Amendment with NJ Green Party](https://forthegenerations.org/events/a-special-conversation-the-green-amendment-with-nj-green-party/) - Join us on Sunday, September 20th 2020 for a conversation with Maya K. van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper and author of The Green Amendment. Steve Rogers, Executive Producer, PBS/NJTV-Driving Jersey/Here's The Story followed Maya on her quest and will screen a segment of the recent episode of Here's The Story: The Green Amendment. The conversation
- [Facebook Live Interview with NJ Senator Bateman](https://forthegenerations.org/events/facebook-live-interview-with-nj-senator-bateman/) - Join us on Facebook for a live interview with GAFTG Founder, Maya van Rossum and NJ Senator Bateman. Senator Bateman is a primary sponsor of New Jersey's proposed Green Amendment, a provision to constitutionally protect the rights of all New Jerseyans to pure water, clean air, a stable climate and healthy environments. Join Maya and
- [Sustainability Now Screening of Here’s the Story: The Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sustainability-now-screening-of-heres-the-story-the-green-amendment/) - Join us for a screening of the film Here's The Story: The Green Amendment, hosted by Sustainability Now. Register here to attend. Thursday, September 3, 2020, 7:00pm to 8:30pm ET Here’s The Story is an Emmy nominated show, produced by New Jersey’s acclaimed journalist Steve Rogers. In the two part episode, Rogers follows Maya van
- [Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation Zoominar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/beacon-unitarian-universalist-congregation/) - Veteran environmentalist and original petitioner and leader of the Green Amendment movement, Maya van Rossum will be speaking to the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation on her new book, The Green Amendment: Securing Our Right to a Healthy Environment, followed by Q&A. Join us on Zoom to meet Maya and learn about the future of environmental advocacy! The event is sponsored by Green Earth Ministry and UU Faith Action.
- [Free Library of Northampton Township Zoominar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/free-library-of-northampton-township/) - 25 Upper Holland Rd, Richboro, PA 18954
- [Bye Bye Plastic Bags New Jersey: Interview with Maya van Rossum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/bye-bye-plastic-bags-new-jersey-interview-with-maya-van-rossum/) - Join Bye Bye Plastics New Jersey for a Q&A and discussion with Founder of the Green Amendment movement, Maya van Rossum. Participants will learn about the Green Amendment vision, why it's so important to residents across NJ, and how youth can get involved with the movement! The Bye Bye Plastic Bags Policy Team Members Aarush
- [Rio Grande Valley Broadband, Great Old Broads for Wilderness Webinar with Maya van Rossum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rio-grande-valley-broadband-great-old-broads-for-wilderness-webinar-with-maya-van-rossum/) - The Rio Grande Valley Broadband, Great Old Broads for Wilderness is hosting Maya Van Rossum, the author of The Green Amendment, on Zoom. Maya will explain what a Green Amendment can do by protecting and enforcing our inalienable rights to pure water, clean air, a stable climate and healthy environments. There is support in the
- [Hot Topics Lecture Series hosted by the Environmental Law Center at Vermont Law School](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hot-topics-lecture-series-hosted-by-the-environmental-law-center-at-vermont-law-school/) - Join us for the Environmental Law Center at the Vermont Law School's Hot Topics Lecture Series for a talk by Maya van Rossum about Green Amendments and their legal implications in defending our environment. Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 12pm ET This event is free and open to the public. All lectures will be streamed
- [Full Hour PBS Special Airing, Here's The Story: The Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/full-hour-pbs-special-airing-heres-the-story-the-green-amendment/) - If you haven’t had the chance to watch the PBS show, Here’s The Story: The Green Amendment, the full hour long special will be airing July 15th at 8pm ET on NJTV! Emmy-nominated producer, Steve Rogers, follows Maya van Rossum on her quest to ignite a Green Amendment Movement across the U.S. Interviews with key
- [Sustainability Now Podcast: Groundswell Rising Film and Q&A with Mark Lichty and Maya van Rossum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sustainability-now-podcast-groundswell-rising-film-and-qa-with-mark-lichty-and-maya-van-rossum/) - Join Sustainability Now Podcast for the movie and a live Q&A immediately afterward with Groundswell Rising Executive Producer Mark Lichty and long-time fracking activist Maya van Rossum, Delaware Riverkeeper and GAFTG Founder. It's free, you'll need to register to get the login info: https://abccreative.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqdOugqDssHdVZLnLFVLr-mh_aBy3AeFg3 “This film should be watched by everyone on the side of
- [Linking Ethical and Justice Concerns of Oil and Gas Extraction to Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-mexico-interfaith-power-light-webinar/) - June 30, 6:30pm MDT: Linking Ethical and Justice Concerns of Oil and Gas Extraction to the Green Amendment A webinar hosted by New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light and Green Amendments For The Generations to discuss how a Green Amendment could bring justice to communities affected by oil and gas extraction. Moderator: Sr. Joan Brown,
- [New Mexico: A Resource or Sacrifice State](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-mexico-green-amendment-zoominar-series/) - Please join us for Indivisible Nob Hill and Green Amendments For the Generations for a Panel Discussion on key environmental issues in our State on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, 6:00pm MT/8:00pm ET Panelists will include: Leona Morgan: an environmental activist and co-founder of the Nuclear Issues Study Group, Diné community organizer and leading advocate for communities
- [Protect PT Virtual Lunch Hour Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/protect-pt-virtual-lunch-hour-series/) - Join Green Amendments leader and founder, Maya van Rossum, at the Protect PT Virtual Lunch Hour Series for a conversation on environmental rights and how a Green Amendment can empower citizens and communities to stand up to corporate polluters and protect their right to a clean and healthy environment. Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 12:00pm
- [Living Earth Action Group - Vermont Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/living-earth-action-group-2/) - On June 26th at 5pm, join the Living Earth Action Group in welcoming activist, attorney, author and founder of the Green Amendment movement, Maya van Rossum for a virtual presentation and discussion on environmental rights. Learn how you can be a part of the effort in Vermont to protect your inalienable rights to pure water,
- [Part 2 Premiere of PBS Show Here's The Story: The Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/part-2-premieres-of-pbs-show-heres-the-story-the-green-amendment/) - On June 17th watch part 2 of the PBS special, Here's The Story: The Green Amendment by Emmy-nominated producer, Steve Rogers at 8:3pm ET on NJTV or at 9:00pm ET at https://bit.ly/PBSHeresTheStory Here's The Story Producer Steve Rogers follows, Maya van Rossum, the Delaware Riverkeeper, on her quest to ignite a Green Amendment Movement across
- [#GreenAmendmentTrivia](https://forthegenerations.org/events/greenamendmenttrivia/) - Sign up to play our virtual game of #GreenAmendmentTrivia here! We want to create an even more engaging and month long challenge for you! We will now be hosting trivia every third Wednesday of the month with clues to questions throughout the month on our social media pages! Instead of a remote challenge, this month
- [Mark Lichty Facebook Live Interview](https://forthegenerations.org/events/mark-lichty-facebook-live-interview/) - ***We are postponing the interview today until further notice, as a gesture of solidarity with the cause and out of sensitivity towards recent events.***
- [River Rally/River Hero Awards](https://forthegenerations.org/events/river-rally-river-hero-awards/) - This year, the River Rally will go digital with a virtual event. For more information, visit: https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/river-rally/
- [NJ Student Sustainability Coalition](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-student-sustainability-coalition/) - Calling all New Jersey Students! Join the NJ Student Sustainability Coalition and GAFTG Founder, Maya van Rossum, for a virtual information session on the Green Amendment on May 28th 6:30-8:30pm. The New Jersey Green Amendment would make clean water and air and a healthy environment inalienable rights for all people. Come and learn more about
- [Facebook Live Interview with NM Senator Sedillo Lopez](https://forthegenerations.org/events/facebook-live-with-new-mexico-senator-sedillo-lopez-6-pm-mt-environmental-issues-nm-faces-why-she-supports-a-nm-green-amendment/) - Join Green Amendments leader and founder, Maya van Rossum and New Mexico State Senator Sedillo Lopez for a Facebook Live interview, Thursday, May 21, 6:00 pm MT as they explore the environmental challenges facing New Mexico and they support passage of a New Mexico Green Amendment. RSVP on our event page here or go directly
- [NY Green Amendment: Getting Active, Securing Municipal Resolutions Webinar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ny-green-amendment-getting-active-securing-municipal-resolutions-webinar-2/) - Hosted by Green Amendments For The Generations, Environmental Advocates of New York, & Adirondack Mountain Club Join us for part two of our three part webinar series that will take a deep dive into New York’s efforts to secure a Green Amendment, including presentations from the below speakers and more! Maya K. van Rossum, Founder
- [NY Green Amendment: Getting Active, Securing Municipal Resolutions Webinar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ny-green-amendment-getting-active-securing-municipal-resolutions-webinar/) - Hosted by Green Amendments For The Generations, Environmental Advocates of New York, & Adirondack Mountain Club Join us for part two of our three part webinar series that will take a deep dive into New York’s efforts to secure a Green Amendment, including presentations from the below speakers and more! Maya K. van Rossum, Founder
- [NY Green Amendment: A Legal Perspective Webinar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ny-green-amendment-a-legal-perspective-webinar/) - Hosted by Green Amendments For The Generations, Environmental Advocates of New York, & Adirondack Mountain Club Join us for part two of our three part webinar series that will take a deep dive into New York’s efforts to secure a Green Amendment, including presentations from the below speakers and more! Maya K. van Rossum, Founder
- [NY Green Amendment: A Legal Perspective Webinar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/6419/) - Hosted by Green Amendments For The Generations, Environmental Advocates of New York, & Adirondack Mountain Club Join us for part two of our three part webinar series that will take a deep dive into New York’s efforts to secure a Green Amendment, including presentations from the below speakers and more! Maya K. van Rossum, Founder
- [Daylin Leach Facebook Live Interview](https://forthegenerations.org/events/daylin-leach-facebook-live-interview/) - Join us for Facebook Live interview between Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach and Green Amendments For The Generations founder, Maya K. van Rossum on how Green Amendments are being used to fight fracking and other environmental threats in Pennsylvania. Whether you live in Pennsylvania or in another state interested in advancing its own Green Amendment,
- [Premiere: PBS Here's The Story: The Green Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/premiere-pbs-heres-the-story-the-green-amendment/) - Tune in on Wednesday, May 6th, 8:00pm ET to watch the premiere of PBS's Here's The Story: The Green Amendment from Emmy nominated producer Steve Rogers. The film captures a new direction in the ongoing fight for the environmental protections. If you're in the NJ broadcast area, tune into NJTV Online here at 8:00pm
- [New York Green Amendment Webinar Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-york-green-amendment-webinar-series/) - Hosted by Green Amendments For The Generations, Environmental Advocates of New York, & Adirondack Mountain Club Join us for a three part webinar series that will take a deep dive into New York's efforts to secure a Green Amendment, including presentations from the below speakers and more! Maya K. van Rossum, Founder of the
- [Earth Day 2020 Green Amendment story](https://forthegenerations.org/events/earth-day-2020-green-amendment-story/) - Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with us! We’re showing a one day only exclusive advanced screening of Here’s The Story: The Green Amendment for a deep dive into the Green Amendment movement sweeping the nation. Head here for all the excitement! >>>
- [Unitarian Universalist](https://forthegenerations.org/events/unitarian-universalist/) - This event has been cancelled as a precaution over the Coronavirus outbreak. We are working on rescheduling the event and/or webinar options. Stay safe and please check back with us in the coming weeks for updates
- [Living Earth Action Group](https://forthegenerations.org/events/living-earth-action-group/) - This event has been cancelled as a precaution over the Coronavirus outbreak. We are working on rescheduling the event and/or webinar options. Stay safe and please check back with us in the coming weeks for updates.
- [Sturm College of Law - Webinar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sturm-college-of-law/) - The original event scheduled for March 18th has been canceled. An online webinar scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd at 2pm will be held in lieu of a public talk.
- [The Putney School](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-putney-school/) - This event has been cancelled as a precaution over the Coronavirus outbreak. We are working on rescheduling the event and/or webinar options. Stay safe and please check back with us in the coming weeks for updates.
- [Denver Public Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/denver-public-library/) - This event has been cancelled as a precaution over the Coronavirus outbreak. We are working on rescheduling the event and/or webinar options. Stay safe and please check back with us in the coming weeks for updates.
- [Pennswood Village](https://forthegenerations.org/events/pennswood-village/) - Pennswood Village, 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Rd, Newtown, PA 18940
- [New York Green Amendment Panel](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-york-green-amendment-panel/) - UPDATE 2020-03-10: This event has been cancelled. Please check back for future updates.
- [Vermont Law School](https://forthegenerations.org/events/vermont-law-school/) - 164 Chelsea St, South Royalton, VT
- [Aberdeen Town Council Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/aberdeen-town-council-meeting/) - 1 Aberdeen Square, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747
- [Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility Spring Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/interfaith-center-on-corporate-responsibility-spring-conference/) - 475 Riverside Drive New York, NY
- [Sustainability Now Interview at REI](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sustainability-now-interview-at-rei/) - In this very special live interview, Sustainability Now talks to Maya van Rossum, Delaware Riverkeeper, and Founder and Leader of the Green Amendment Movement about the ongoing struggle to protect the environment and a new strategy to give people the upper hand over polluters and solidify strong legal protections for our right to clean air
- [“A Green Amendment for Pennsylvania & the Nation” with Maya van Rossum and Franklin Kury](https://forthegenerations.org/events/a-green-amendment-for-pennsylvania-the-nation-with-maya-van-rossum-and-franklin-kury/) - Gettysburg College Room 200, Science Center 300 N Washington St Gettysburg, PA 17325
- [Interfaith Power and Light New Mexico](https://forthegenerations.org/events/interfaith-power-and-light-new-mexico/) - First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2801 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM
- [Unity Spiritual Center](https://forthegenerations.org/events/unity-spiritual-center/) - 4801 Montano Rd NW Albuquerque, NM
- [Unitarian Universalist Santa Fe](https://forthegenerations.org/events/unitarian-universalist-santa-fe/) - 107 West Barcelona Road Santa Fe, New Mexico
- [Maryland Green Amendment for Environmental Health & Justice Webinar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maryland-green-amendment-for-environmental-health-justice-webinar/) - REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/MDGreenAmendmentWebinar
- [NJ Postcard Party](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-postcard-party/) - Help us secure a NJ constitutional right to pure water, clean air, a stable climate and healthy environments. Join us in our letter writing campaign at one of these locations to support a Green Amendment for New Jersey!
- [NJ Green Amendment Call in Day](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-call-in-day/) - Join us for a concerted call in effort to your New Jersey representatives and ask them to sponsor NJ Green Amendment Bill ACR85/SCR134!
- [Aberdeen Town Council Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/aberdeen-town-council-meeting-2/) - 1 Aberdeen Square, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747
- [Unity Spiritual Center](https://forthegenerations.org/events/unity-spiritual-center-2/) - 4801 Montano Rd NW Albuquerque, NM
- [Sturm College of Law - Webinar](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sturm-college-of-law-2/) - The original event scheduled for March 18th has been canceled. An online webinar scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd at 2pm will be held in lieu of a public talk.
- [Rutgers Environmental Stewards Alumni](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rutgers-environmental-stewards-alumni/) - Moorestown Public Library 111 W 2nd St, Moorestown, NJ 08057
- [Rutgers Environmental Stewards Alumni](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rutgers-environmental-stewards-alumni-2/) - Moorestown Public Library 111 W 2nd St, Moorestown, NJ 08057
- [Neumann University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/neumann-university/) - Bruder Life Center, McNichol Art Gallery 1 Neumann Dr, Aston, PA 19014
- [Barnes & Noble Book Signing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/barnes-noble-book-signing/) - 44 Brick Plaza, Brick Township, NJ 08723
- [Neumann University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/neumann-university-2/) - Bruder Life Center, McNichol Art Gallery 1 Neumann Dr, Aston, PA 19014
- [Cornell University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/cornell-university/) - Hollister Hall School of Civil and Environmental Engineering 110 Hollister Hall 220 Hollister Dr, Ithaca, NY
- [Cornell University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/cornell-university-2/) - Hollister Hall School of Civil and Environmental Engineering 110 Hollister Hall 220 Hollister Dr, Ithaca, NY
- [College of the Atlantic Human Ecology Forum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/college-of-the-atlantic-human-ecology-forum/) - McCormick Lecture Hall College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME
- [North American Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/north-american-association-for-environmental-education-annual-conference/) - Lexington Convention Center 430 W. Vine Street Lexington, KY
- [Wesley College](https://forthegenerations.org/events/wesley-college/) - 120 North State Street Dover, DE
- [Water/Ways, a Museum on Main Street exhibition organized by the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service](https://forthegenerations.org/events/water-ways-a-museum-on-main-street-exhibition-organized-by-the-smithsonian-traveling-exhibition-service/) - ******This event, originally scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019, 6:30pm, has been CANCELLED*****
- [Trinity United Methodist](https://forthegenerations.org/events/trinity-united-methodist/) - 213 Main St Hackettstown, NJ 07840
- [Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church](https://forthegenerations.org/events/our-lady-of-mt-carmel-church/) - 235 E State St Doylestown, PA 18901
- [Pennswood Village](https://forthegenerations.org/events/pennswood-village-2/) - Pennswood Village, 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Rd, Newtown, PA 18940
- [Barnes & Noble Book Signing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/barnes-noble-book-signing-2/) - 44 Brick Plaza, Brick Township, NJ 08723
- [College of the Atlantic Human Ecology Forum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/college-of-the-atlantic-human-ecology-forum-2/) - McCormick Lecture Hall College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME
- [Trinity United Methodist](https://forthegenerations.org/events/trinity-united-methodist-2/) - 213 Main St Hackettstown, NJ 07840
- [North American Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/north-american-association-for-environmental-education-annual-conference-2/) - Lexington Convention Center 430 W. Vine Street Lexington, KY
- [Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church](https://forthegenerations.org/events/our-lady-of-mt-carmel-church-2/) - 235 E State St Doylestown, PA 18901
- [Keynote Address: Brodhead Watershed Association 30th Anniversary Members & Friends Celebration](https://forthegenerations.org/events/brodhead-watershed-association-30th-anniversary-members-friends-celebration/) - Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort 100 Shawnee Inn Dr East Stroudsburg, PA 18356
- [Climate Disruption Film Festival](https://forthegenerations.org/events/climate-disruption-film-festival/) - UNM Continuing Education Campus 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
- [Keynote address: 2019 Public Interest Environmental Law CLE](https://forthegenerations.org/events/keynote-address-2019-public-interest-environmental-law-cle/) - Magnolia Hotel 1100 Texas Ave Houston, TX 77002
- [Sourland Conservancy Train Station Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sourland-conservancy-train-station-series/) - Hopewell Train Station 2 Railroad Pl, Hopewell, NJ 08525
- [Delaware Green Amendment Discussion with SRAP, SHEN](https://forthegenerations.org/events/delaware-green-amendment-discussion-with-srap-shen/) - Milton Public Library 121 Union Street Milton, DE
- [Delaware Green Amendment Discussion with SRAP, SHEN](https://forthegenerations.org/events/delaware-green-amendment-discussion-with-srap-shen-2/) - Milton Public Library 121 Union Street Milton, DE
- [Keynote address: 2019 Public Interest Environmental Law CLE](https://forthegenerations.org/events/keynote-address-2019-public-interest-environmental-law-cle-2/) - Magnolia Hotel 1100 Texas Ave Houston, TX 77002
- [Water/Ways, a Museum on Main Street exhibition organized by the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service](https://forthegenerations.org/events/water-ways-a-museum-on-main-street-exhibition-organized-by-the-smithsonian-traveling-exhibition-service-2/) - ******This event, originally scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019, 6:30pm, has been CANCELLED*****
- [Finger Lakes Institute HAB Conference Keynote](https://forthegenerations.org/events/finger-lakes-institute-hab-conference-keynote/) - Hobart and William Smith College 300 Pulteney St, Geneva, NY 14456
- [Indivisible Nob Hill](https://forthegenerations.org/events/indivisible-nob-hill/) - O'Niell's 4310 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM
- [Indivisible Nob Hill](https://forthegenerations.org/events/indivisible-nob-hill-2/) - O'Niell's 4310 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM
- [2019 National Caucus of Environmental Legislators National Forum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/2019-national-caucus-of-environmental-legislators-national-forum/) - Sheraton Grand Downtown Nashville 623 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219
- [Gloucester County Nature Club and South Jersey Land & Water Trust](https://forthegenerations.org/events/gloucester-county-nature-club-and-south-jersey-land-water-trust/) - Holy Nativity Lutheran Church 3 Lenape Trail, Wenonah, NJ
- [Climate Disruption Film Festival](https://forthegenerations.org/events/climate-disruption-film-festival-2/) - UNM Continuing Education Campus 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
- [Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association](https://forthegenerations.org/events/mid-atlantic-renewable-energy-association/) - TEK Park Innovative Technology Campus 9999 Hamilton Blvd Breinigsville, PA 18031
- [2019 National Caucus of Environmental Legislators National Forum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/2019-national-caucus-of-environmental-legislators-national-forum-2/) - Sheraton Grand Downtown Nashville 623 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219
- [Adirondack Mountain Club NYC Chapter](https://forthegenerations.org/events/adirondack-mountain-club-nyc-chapter/) - Camp Nawakwa Harriman State Park, NY
- [Adirondack Mountain Club NYC Chapter](https://forthegenerations.org/events/adirondack-mountain-club-nyc-chapter-2/) - Camp Nawakwa Harriman State Park, NY
- [Sourland Conservancy Train Station Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sourland-conservancy-train-station-series-2/) - Hopewell Train Station 2 Railroad Pl, Hopewell, NJ 08525
- [Finger Lakes Institute HAB Conference Keynote](https://forthegenerations.org/events/finger-lakes-institute-hab-conference-keynote-2/) - Hobart and William Smith College 300 Pulteney St, Geneva, NY 14456
- [Waterkeepers Chesapeake Annual Retreat](https://forthegenerations.org/events/waterkeepers-chesapeake-annual-retreat-2/) - Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island, 21551 Chesapeake Acc Dr Tilghman, MD 21671
- [Waterkeepers Chesapeake Annual Retreat](https://forthegenerations.org/events/waterkeepers-chesapeake-annual-retreat-2-2/) - Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island, 21551 Chesapeake Acc Dr Tilghman, MD 21671
- [Spotty Dog Books & Ale](https://forthegenerations.org/events/spotty-dog-books-ale/) - 440 Warren St Hudson, New York
- [Spotty Dog Books & Ale](https://forthegenerations.org/events/spotty-dog-books-ale-2/) - 440 Warren St Hudson, New York
- [Hackettstown Public Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hackettstown-public-library/) - Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church St Hackettstown, NJ
- [Parks Advisory Board Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/parks-advisory-board-meeting/) - UPDATE (5/1/2019 11:00 AM) - Unfortunately Maya van Rossum will be unable to attend due to illness. In her stead, Michael Hogan will be giving a presentation on the Birds of Estell Park. Canale Training Center 5033 English Creek Avenue Egg Harbor Township, NJ
- [Gloucester County Nature Club and South Jersey Land & Water Trust](https://forthegenerations.org/events/gloucester-county-nature-club-and-south-jersey-land-water-trust-2/) - Holy Nativity Lutheran Church 3 Lenape Trail, Wenonah, NJ
- [NJ Green Amendment Legislator Education Day](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-legislator-education-day/) - State House Annex Trenton, NJ
- [NJ Green Amendment Legislator Education Day](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-legislator-education-day-2/) - State House Annex Trenton, NJ
- [Wesley College](https://forthegenerations.org/events/wesley-college-2/) - 120 North State Street Dover, DE
- [Keynote Address: Brodhead Watershed Association 30th Anniversary Members & Friends Celebration](https://forthegenerations.org/events/brodhead-watershed-association-30th-anniversary-members-friends-celebration-2/) - Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort 100 Shawnee Inn Dr East Stroudsburg, PA 18356
- [Lake Pend Orielle Waterkeeper](https://forthegenerations.org/events/lake-pend-orielle-waterkeeper/) - Eichardt's Pub & Grill 212 Cedar St. Sandpoint, ID
- [Kootenai Environmental Alliance](https://forthegenerations.org/events/kootenai-environmental-alliance/) - Coeur d'Alene Public Library 702 E Front Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID
- [Kootenai Environmental Alliance](https://forthegenerations.org/events/kootenai-environmental-alliance-2/) - Coeur d'Alene Public Library 702 E Front Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID
- [Lake Pend Orielle Waterkeeper](https://forthegenerations.org/events/lake-pend-orielle-waterkeeper-2/) - Eichardt's Pub & Grill 212 Cedar St. Sandpoint, ID
- [Hackettstown Public Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/hackettstown-public-library-2/) - Hackettstown Public Library 110 Church St Hackettstown, NJ
- [Parks Advisory Board Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/parks-advisory-board-meeting-2/) - UPDATE (5/1/2019 11:00 AM) - Unfortunately Maya van Rossum will be unable to attend due to illness. In her stead, Michael Hogan will be giving a presentation on the Birds of Estell Park. Canale Training Center 5033 English Creek Avenue Egg Harbor Township, NJ
- [Forgotten Nations and Creation Care Community Discussion](https://forthegenerations.org/events/forgotten-nations-community-discussion/) - Saint Paul's United Methodist Church 1700 North Meridian Road Tallahassee, FL
- [Going Green in New York: A Conversation about the Proposed New York Environmental Bill of Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/events/going-green-in-new-york-a-conversation-about-the-proposed-new-york-environmental-bill-of-rights/) - Milne Hall 200 University at Albany Downtown Campus 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
- [Going Green in New York: A Conversation about the Proposed New York Environmental Bill of Rights](https://forthegenerations.org/events/going-green-in-new-york-a-conversation-about-the-proposed-new-york-environmental-bill-of-rights-2/) - Milne Hall 200 University at Albany Downtown Campus 135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
- [Rachel Carson Open House](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rachel-carson-open-house/) - 11701 Berwick Road Silver Spring, Maryland
- [Rachel Carson Open House](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rachel-carson-open-house-2/) - 11701 Berwick Road Silver Spring, Maryland
- [Fourth Friday Film Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/fourth-friday-film-series/) - "Reclaiming Our Democracy and Our Environment for Our Children and Grandchildren" Unitarian Church Bethlehem 424 Center St. Bethlehem, PA
- [Fourth Friday Film Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/fourth-friday-film-series-2/) - "Reclaiming Our Democracy and Our Environment for Our Children and Grandchildren" Unitarian Church Bethlehem 424 Center St. Bethlehem, PA
- [Ocean County Library- Toms River Branch](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ocean-county-library-toms-river-branch/) - Ocean County Library- Toms River Branch 101 Washington Street Toms River, NJ
- [Exploring Social Justice Lecture Series at American University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/exploring-social-justice-lecture-series-at-american-university/) - Weschler Theater in the Mary Graydon Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC
- [Cornell Water Law Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/cornell-water-law-conference/) - Cornell Law School Myron Taylor Hall Ithaca, NY
- [Ithaca College Environmental Law & Policy](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ithaca-college-environmental-law-policy/) - Textor Hall (Rm 101, Discussion in Business 202) Ithaca, NY
- [Ithaca College Environmental Law & Policy](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ithaca-college-environmental-law-policy-2/) - Textor Hall (Rm 101, Discussion in Business 202) Ithaca, NY
- [Forgotten Nations and Creation Care Community Discussion](https://forthegenerations.org/events/forgotten-nations-community-discussion-2/) - Saint Paul's United Methodist Church 1700 North Meridian Road Tallahassee, FL
- [University of Pennsylvania Law School](https://forthegenerations.org/events/university-of-pennsylvania-law-school/) - Silverman 240B 3501 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
- [University of Pennsylvania Law School](https://forthegenerations.org/events/university-of-pennsylvania-law-school-2/) - Silverman 240B 3501 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA
- [2019 EcoJustice and Activism Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/2019-ecojustice-and-activism-conference/) - Eastern Michigan University 310 Porter Building Ypsilanti, MI
- [Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/pennsylvania-association-of-environmental-educators-conference/) - Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel 500 Stevens Drive Philadelphia, PA 19133
- [University of Delaware American Water Resources Association](https://forthegenerations.org/events/university-of-delaware-american-water-resources-association/) - Townsend Hall 531 S College Ave Newark, DE 19716
- [Villanova Environmental Colloquium](https://forthegenerations.org/events/villanova-environmental-colloquium/) - Villanova University Mendel Science Center 800 E. Lancaster Ave Villanova, PA
- [411 Teen Tallahassee](https://forthegenerations.org/events/411-teen-tallahassee/) - Temple Israel 2215 Mahan Dr. Tallahassee, FL
- [Ocean County Library- Toms River Branch](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ocean-county-library-toms-river-branch-2/) - Ocean County Library- Toms River Branch 101 Washington Street Toms River, NJ
- [411 Teen Tallahassee](https://forthegenerations.org/events/411-teen-tallahassee-2/) - Temple Israel 2215 Mahan Dr. Tallahassee, FL
- [Exploring Social Justice Lecture Series at American University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/exploring-social-justice-lecture-series-at-american-university-2/) - Weschler Theater in the Mary Graydon Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC
- [2019 EcoJustice and Activism Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/2019-ecojustice-and-activism-conference-2/) - Eastern Michigan University 310 Porter Building Ypsilanti, MI
- [Cornell Water Law Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/cornell-water-law-conference-2/) - Cornell Law School Myron Taylor Hall Ithaca, NY
- [Villanova Environmental Colloquium](https://forthegenerations.org/events/villanova-environmental-colloquium-2/) - Villanova University Mendel Science Center 800 E. Lancaster Ave Villanova, PA
- [American University Exploring Social Justice Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/american-university-exploring-social-justice-series/) - ****UPDATE: This talk has been POSTPONED due to weather.****
- [University of Delaware American Water Resources Association](https://forthegenerations.org/events/university-of-delaware-american-water-resources-association-2/) - Townsend Hall 531 S College Ave Newark, DE 19716
- [Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/pennsylvania-association-of-environmental-educators-conference-2/) - Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel 500 Stevens Drive Philadelphia, PA 19133
- [The Book Garden](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-book-garden/) - 28 Bridge St. Frenchtown, NJ
- [Richard K. Bennett Lectureship for Social Peace and Justice](https://forthegenerations.org/events/richard-k-bennett-lectureship-for-social-peace-and-justice/) - Science Center Building Montgomery County Community College 340 Dekalb Pike Blue Bell, PA
- [Rights of Nature Symposium in Colorado](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rights-of-nature-symposium-in-colorado/) - Lafayette Library 775 Baseline Road Lafayette, CO
- [Rights of Nature Symposium in Colorado](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rights-of-nature-symposium-in-colorado-2/) - Lafayette Library 775 Baseline Road Lafayette, CO
- [NOFA Winter Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nofa-winter-conference/) - Douglass Campus Center 100 George St New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
- [Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey](https://forthegenerations.org/events/northeast-organic-farming-association-of-new-jersey/) - Brick Farm Market 65 E. Broad Street Hopewell NJ
- [Panel Discussion at the PA State Capitol on Environmental Rights Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/panel-discussion-at-the-pa-state-capitol-on-environmental-rights-amendment/) - St. Stephen's Church 221 N. Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17101
- [Petition Delivery at the PA State Capitol](https://forthegenerations.org/events/petition-delivery-at-the-pa-state-capitol/) - Capitol Rotunda 501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17120
- [Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association](https://forthegenerations.org/events/mid-atlantic-renewable-energy-association-2/) - TEK Park Innovative Technology Campus 9999 Hamilton Blvd Breinigsville, PA 18031
- [NOFA Winter Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nofa-winter-conference-2/) - Douglass Campus Center 100 George St New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
- [Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey](https://forthegenerations.org/events/northeast-organic-farming-association-of-new-jersey-2/) - Brick Farm Market 65 E. Broad Street Hopewell NJ
- [Petition Delivery at the PA State Capitol](https://forthegenerations.org/events/petition-delivery-at-the-pa-state-capitol-2/) - Capitol Rotunda 501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17120
- [Panel Discussion at the PA State Capitol on Environmental Rights Amendment](https://forthegenerations.org/events/panel-discussion-at-the-pa-state-capitol-on-environmental-rights-amendment-2/) - St. Stephen's Church 221 N. Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17101
- [Keynote at the Public Interest Environmental Conference at University of Florida](https://forthegenerations.org/events/public-interest-environmental-conference-at-university-of-florida/) - Gainesville Women's Club 2809 W University Avenue Gainesville, FL
- [Washington Township Public Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/washington-township-public-library/) - 37 E Springtown Rd Long Valley, NJ 07853
- [Richard K. Bennett Lectureship for Social Peace and Justice](https://forthegenerations.org/events/richard-k-bennett-lectureship-for-social-peace-and-justice-2/) - Science Center Building Montgomery County Community College 340 Dekalb Pike Blue Bell, PA
- [American University Exploring Social Justice Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/american-university-exploring-social-justice-series-2/) - ****UPDATE: This talk has been POSTPONED due to weather.****
- [The Book Garden](https://forthegenerations.org/events/the-book-garden-2/) - 28 Bridge St. Frenchtown, NJ
- [Winter Lecture Series at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve](https://forthegenerations.org/events/winter-lecture-series-at-bowmans-hill-wildflower-preserve/) - 1635 River Road New Hope, PA
- [Winter Lecture Series at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve](https://forthegenerations.org/events/winter-lecture-series-at-bowmans-hill-wildflower-preserve-2/) - 1635 River Road New Hope, PA
- [Waterkeepers Chesapeake Annual Retreat](https://forthegenerations.org/events/waterkeepers-chesapeake-annual-retreat/) - 3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755
- [Waterkeepers Chesapeake Annual Retreat](https://forthegenerations.org/events/waterkeepers-chesapeake-annual-retreat-3/) - 3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755
- [Washington Township Public Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/washington-township-public-library-2/) - 37 E Springtown Rd Long Valley, NJ 07853
- [Rootskills Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rootskills-conference/) - Hogan Center College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA
- [Wissahickon Valley Speaker Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/wissahickon-valley-speaker-series/) - Valley Green Inn Valley Green Rd Philadelphia, PA 19128
- [Northampton Community College](https://forthegenerations.org/events/northampton-community-college/) - Northampton Community College 3835 Green Pond Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020
- [Keynote: Rutgers Environmental Stewards Commencement](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rutgers-environmental-stewards-commencement/) - Rutgers EcoComplex 1200 Florence Columbus Rd. Bordentown, NJ 08505
- [New Jersey Watershed Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-jersey-watershed-conference/) - 31 Titus Mill Road Pennington, New Jersey 08534
- [University of Puget Sound](https://forthegenerations.org/events/university-of-puget-sound/) - Wheelock Student Center Rasmussen Rotunda N 15th St. Tacoma, WA 98406
- [Dinner with the Delaware Riverkeeper](https://forthegenerations.org/events/dinner-with-the-delaware-riverkeeper/) - ***Tickets are almost sold out. Reserve your seat today*** The Farm Cooking School 67 Pleasant Valley Road Titusville, NJ 08560
- [Indivisible Hope - Green Amendment Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/indivisible-hope-green-amendment-talk/) - Peter-Becker Community Maplewood Estates Main Building 815 Maplewood Drive, Harleysville, PA 19438
- [New England Environmental Education Alliance Annual Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-england-environmental-education-alliance-annual-conference/) - Lake Morey Resort 82 Clubhouse Rd. Fairlee, VT 05045
- [Choose Clean Water Coalition Equity Workgroup Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/choose-clean-water-coalition-equity-workgroup-meeting/) - Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center 1000 Frankfurst Avenue Baltimore, MD 21226
- [Choose Clean Water Coalition Equity Workgroup Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/choose-clean-water-coalition-equity-workgroup-meeting-2/) - Masonville Cove Environmental Education Center 1000 Frankfurst Avenue Baltimore, MD 21226
- [Dinner with the Delaware Riverkeeper](https://forthegenerations.org/events/dinner-with-the-delaware-riverkeeper-2/) - ***Tickets are almost sold out. Reserve your seat today*** The Farm Cooking School 67 Pleasant Valley Road Titusville, NJ 08560
- [Natural Living Expo](https://forthegenerations.org/events/natural-living-expo/) - Join veteran environmentalist, and original petitioner and organizer of the Green Amendment Movement, Maya van Rossum at the Natural Living Expo as she discusses her new book, The Green Amendment: Securing our Right to a Healthy Environment, followed by Q&A and signing. Come out and meet Maya, pick up a copy of the book, and
- [Main Line Unitarian Church](https://forthegenerations.org/events/main-line-unitarian-church/) - Main Line Unitarian Church 816 S Valley Forge Rd Devon, PA 19333, USA
- [Sparta Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sparta-library/) - Sparta Library 22 Woodport Road Sparta, NJ 07871
- [Ursinus College Green Amendment Discussion](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ursinus-college-green-amendment-discussion/) - Pfahler Hall 601 E Main St. Collegeville, PA 19426
- [Penn State Sustainability Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/penn-state-sustainability-series/) - Hetzel Union Building Room 134 State College, PA 16801
- [Brookdale Community College Science Mondays](https://forthegenerations.org/events/brookdale-community-college-science-mondays/) - Brookdale Community College Warner Student Life Center 765 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ 07738
- [Keynote at the Public Interest Environmental Conference at University of Florida](https://forthegenerations.org/events/public-interest-environmental-conference-at-university-of-florida-2/) - Gainesville Women's Club 2809 W University Avenue Gainesville, FL
- [Rootskills Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rootskills-conference-2/) - Hogan Center College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA
- [Northampton Community College](https://forthegenerations.org/events/northampton-community-college-2/) - Northampton Community College 3835 Green Pond Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020
- [Keynote: Rutgers Environmental Stewards Commencement](https://forthegenerations.org/events/rutgers-environmental-stewards-commencement-2/) - Rutgers EcoComplex 1200 Florence Columbus Rd. Bordentown, NJ 08505
- [New England Environmental Education Alliance Annual Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-england-environmental-education-alliance-annual-conference-2/) - Lake Morey Resort 82 Clubhouse Rd. Fairlee, VT 05045
- [New Jersey Watershed Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-jersey-watershed-conference-2/) - 31 Titus Mill Road Pennington, New Jersey 08534
- [University of Puget Sound](https://forthegenerations.org/events/university-of-puget-sound-2/) - Wheelock Student Center Rasmussen Rotunda N 15th St. Tacoma, WA 98406
- [Penn State Sustainability Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/penn-state-sustainability-series-2/) - Hetzel Union Building Room 134 State College, PA 16801
- [Chester County March for Climate Justice Keynote](https://forthegenerations.org/events/chester-county-march-for-climate-justice/) - Historic Chester County Court House 2 N. High Street West Chester, PA 19382
- [Main Line Unitarian Church](https://forthegenerations.org/events/main-line-unitarian-church-2/) - Main Line Unitarian Church 816 S Valley Forge Rd Devon, PA 19333, USA
- [Sparta Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sparta-library-2/) - Sparta Library 22 Woodport Road Sparta, NJ 07871
- [Medford Leas Forum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/medford-leas-forum/) - 45 Medford Leas Medford, NJ 08055
- [Chester County March for Climate Justice Keynote](https://forthegenerations.org/events/chester-county-march-for-climate-justice-2/) - Historic Chester County Court House 2 N. High Street West Chester, PA 19382
- [Indivisible Hope - Green Amendment Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/indivisible-hope-green-amendment-talk-2/) - Peter-Becker Community Maplewood Estates Main Building 815 Maplewood Drive, Harleysville, PA 19438
- [Ursinus College Green Amendment Discussion](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ursinus-college-green-amendment-discussion-2/) - Pfahler Hall 601 E Main St. Collegeville, PA 19426
- [Indivisible HOPE Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/indivisible-hope-talk/) - UPDATE (2018-08-09): Unfortunately, due to unexpected circumstances, Maya van Rossum will be unable to participate in the talk today. Please check back with us for updates... We apologize for any inconvenience.
- [Natural Living Expo](https://forthegenerations.org/events/natural-living-expo-2/) - Join veteran environmentalist, and original petitioner and organizer of the Green Amendment Movement, Maya van Rossum at the Natural Living Expo as she discusses her new book, The Green Amendment: Securing our Right to a Healthy Environment, followed by Q&A and signing. Come out and meet Maya, pick up a copy of the book, and
- [Brookdale Community College Science Mondays](https://forthegenerations.org/events/brookdale-community-college-science-mondays-2/) - Brookdale Community College Warner Student Life Center 765 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ 07738
- [Delaware Valley University's Speaker Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/delaware-valley-universitys-speaker-series/) - 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA 18901
- [Medford Leas Forum](https://forthegenerations.org/events/medford-leas-forum-2/) - 45 Medford Leas Medford, NJ 08055
- [Chester County Library and District Center Book Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/chester-county-library-and-district-center-book-talk-2/) - Chester County Library and District Center (Struble Room) 450 Exton Square Pkwy Exton, PA 19341
- [Delaware Valley University's Speaker Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/delaware-valley-universitys-speaker-series-2/) - 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA 18901
- [Chester County Library and District Center Book Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/chester-county-library-and-district-center-book-talk-2-2/) - Chester County Library and District Center (Struble Room) 450 Exton Square Pkwy Exton, PA 19341
- [Indivisible HOPE Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/indivisible-hope-talk-2/) - UPDATE (2018-08-09): Unfortunately, due to unexpected circumstances, Maya van Rossum will be unable to participate in the talk today. Please check back with us for updates... We apologize for any inconvenience.
- [NJ Green Amendment Talk at the West Deptford Public Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-talk-at-the-west-deptford-public-library/) - West Deptford Free Public Library 420 Crown Point Road Thorofare, NJ 08086
- [2018 Green Amendment Photocontest](https://forthegenerations.org/events/2018gapc/) - The Delaware Riverkeeper Network as part of our For the Generations campaign is proud to announce our 2018 Summer Photo Contest focusing on Diversity in Nature. One of the chief tenets of the For The Generations movement is that nature is for all to enjoy, and to reflect this idea, photographs should capture scenes in
- [SEPA Sierra Volunteers Mini-Program Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sepa-sierra-volunteers-mini-program-talk/) - Delaware Riverkeeper Maya van Rossum is the guest speaker on the Southeast Pennsylvania Sierra Club Volunteers mini-program.
- [SEPA Sierra Volunteers Mini-Program Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/sepa-sierra-volunteers-mini-program-talk-2/) - Delaware Riverkeeper Maya van Rossum is the guest speaker on the Southeast Pennsylvania Sierra Club Volunteers mini-program.
- [2018 Green Amendment Photocontest](https://forthegenerations.org/events/2018gapc-2/) - The Delaware Riverkeeper Network as part of our For the Generations campaign is proud to announce our 2018 Summer Photo Contest focusing on Diversity in Nature. One of the chief tenets of the For The Generations movement is that nature is for all to enjoy, and to reflect this idea, photographs should capture scenes in
- [Chester County Library and District Center Book Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/chester-county-library-and-district-center-book-talk/) - Join veteran environmentalist Maya van Rossum at the Chester County Library and District Center as she discusses her new book, The Green Amendment: Securing our Right to a Healthy Environment, followed by Q&A and signing. Come out and meet Maya, pick up a copy of the book, and learn about the future of environmental advocacy.
- [Chester County Library and District Center Book Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/chester-county-library-and-district-center-book-talk-3/) - Join veteran environmentalist Maya van Rossum at the Chester County Library and District Center as she discusses her new book, The Green Amendment: Securing our Right to a Healthy Environment, followed by Q&A and signing. Come out and meet Maya, pick up a copy of the book, and learn about the future of environmental advocacy.
- [Lowell Green Amendment Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/lowell-green-amendment-talk/) - Lowell Telecommunications Corp 246 Market Street Lowell, MA 01852
- [Lowell Green Amendment Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/lowell-green-amendment-talk-2/) - Lowell Telecommunications Corp 246 Market Street Lowell, MA 01852
- [Springton Lake Village](https://forthegenerations.org/events/springton-lake-village/) - Springton Lake Village 101 Longview Cir. Media, PA 19063
- [Springton Lake Village](https://forthegenerations.org/events/springton-lake-village-2/) - Springton Lake Village 101 Longview Cir. Media, PA 19063
- [Morgan Outdoors Green Amendment Book Talk and Signing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/morgan-outdoors-green-amendment-book-talk-and-signing/) - Morgan Outdoors 46 Main Street Livingston Manor, NY 12758
- [Morgan Outdoors Green Amendment Book Talk and Signing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/morgan-outdoors-green-amendment-book-talk-and-signing-2/) - Morgan Outdoors 46 Main Street Livingston Manor, NY 12758
- [Green Amendment Talk at Indivisible Mid-Montco](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendment-talk-at-indivisible-mid-montco/) - Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 3424 Ridge Pike Collegeville, PA 19426
- [UUCP Ministry of the Earth - Princeton](https://forthegenerations.org/events/unitarian-universalist-congregation-of-princeton-book-talk/) - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton 50 Cherry Hill Rd Princeton, NJ 08540
- [New York State Bar Association Legislative Forum - Keynote Address](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-york-state-bar-association-legislative-forum-keynote-address/) - State Bar Center 1 Elk St Albany, NY 12207
- [NJ Green Amendment Talk at the West Deptford Public Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nj-green-amendment-talk-at-the-west-deptford-public-library-2/) - West Deptford Free Public Library 420 Crown Point Road Thorofare, NJ 08086
- [Student Climate Leadership Conference - Keynote Address](https://forthegenerations.org/events/student-climate-leadership-conference-keynote-address/) - Princeton Day School 650 The Great Road Princeton, NJ 08540
- [Labyrinth Books Talk and Signing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/labyrinth-books-talk-and-signing/) - Labyrinth Books 122 Nassau St Princeton, NJ 08542
- [Labyrinth Books Talk and Signing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/labyrinth-books-talk-and-signing-2/) - Labyrinth Books 122 Nassau St Princeton, NJ 08542
- [Earth Day Green Amendment Giveaway](https://forthegenerations.org/events/earth-day-green-amendment-giveaway/) - Sunday, April 22nd is EARTH DAY! It's a day when we take a moment to experience and appreciate all the wonders that mother nature has to offer and more importantly, it's an opportunity to recognize that we are all a part of a vibrant yet fragile ecosystem that demands our service and protection. What the
- [New York Green Amendment Talk with EANY](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-york-green-amendment-talk-with-eany/) - 353 Hamilton Street Albany, NY 12210
- [New York Green Amendment Talk with EANY](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-york-green-amendment-talk-with-eany-2/) - 353 Hamilton Street Albany, NY 12210
- [Earth Day Green Amendment Giveaway](https://forthegenerations.org/events/earth-day-green-amendment-giveaway-2/) - Sunday, April 22nd is EARTH DAY! It's a day when we take a moment to experience and appreciate all the wonders that mother nature has to offer and more importantly, it's an opportunity to recognize that we are all a part of a vibrant yet fragile ecosystem that demands our service and protection. What the
- [New York State Bar Association Legislative Forum - Keynote Address](https://forthegenerations.org/events/new-york-state-bar-association-legislative-forum-keynote-address-2/) - State Bar Center 1 Elk St Albany, NY 12207
- [UUCP Ministry of the Earth - Princeton](https://forthegenerations.org/events/unitarian-universalist-congregation-of-princeton-book-talk-2/) - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton 50 Cherry Hill Rd Princeton, NJ 08540
- [Green Amendment Talk at Indivisible Mid-Montco](https://forthegenerations.org/events/green-amendment-talk-at-indivisible-mid-montco-2/) - Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 3424 Ridge Pike Collegeville, PA 19426
- [Nurture Nature Center Green Amendment Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nurture-nature-center-green-amendment-talk/) - ***This is the NEW date*** Nurture Nature Center 518 Northampton Street Easton PA 18042
- [National Environmental Justice Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/national-environmental-justice-conference/) - Washington Marriott at Metro Center 775 12th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005
- [National Environmental Justice Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/national-environmental-justice-conference-2/) - Washington Marriott at Metro Center 775 12th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005
- [AESS Conference at American University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/aess-conference-at-american-university/) - American University School of International Service, Room 4 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20016
- [AESS Conference at American University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/aess-conference-at-american-university-2/) - American University School of International Service, Room 4 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20016
- [Student Climate Leadership Conference - Keynote Address](https://forthegenerations.org/events/student-climate-leadership-conference-keynote-address-2/) - Princeton Day School 650 The Great Road Princeton, NJ 08540
- [Ithaca College Green Amendment Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ithaca-college-green-amendment-talk/) - Ithaca College Environmental Law and Policy Class 305 Park Center for Business and Sustainable Enterprise, Room 202 Ithaca, NY 14850
- [Towson University Environmental Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/towson-university-environmental-conference/) - Towson University University Union Building Rm 307 8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252
- [Advancing an Environmental Rights Amendment for New Jersey](https://forthegenerations.org/events/advancing-an-environmental-rights-amendment-for-new-jersey/) - Rider University 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
- [Nurture Nature Center](https://forthegenerations.org/events/3596/) - ***Winter Storm Update*** Due to adverse weather, the talk has been POSTPONED to MAY 3rd! Click here for details.
- [Nurture Nature Center Green Amendment Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/nurture-nature-center-green-amendment-talk-2/) - ***This is the NEW date*** Nurture Nature Center 518 Northampton Street Easton PA 18042
- [Towson University Environmental Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/towson-university-environmental-conference-2/) - Towson University University Union Building Rm 307 8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252
- [Third House Books & Coffee Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/third-house-books-coffee-talk/) - First Magnitude Brewing 1220 SE Veitch St Gainesville, FL 32601
- [Securing Constitutional Protection of our Environmental Rights in New Jersey - Event RESCHEDULED](https://forthegenerations.org/events/securing-constitutional-protection-of-our-environmental-rights-in-new-jersey/) - Due to weather, this event has been RESCHEDULED for APRIL 3rd, 2018. Please Use this link for the new event.
- [Advancing an Environmental Rights Amendment for New Jersey](https://forthegenerations.org/events/advancing-an-environmental-rights-amendment-for-new-jersey-2/) - Rider University 2083 Lawrenceville Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
- [Temple University Book Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/temple-university-book-talk/) - Temple University Architecture Building Room 104 2001 N 13th St Philadelphia, PA 19122
- [Tulane University Law School 2018 Environmental Law Summit Keynote](https://forthegenerations.org/events/tulane-university-law-school-2018-environmental-law-summit-keynote/) - Weinmann Hall Tulane University 6329 Freret Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
- [EcoJustice and Activism Conference - Ypsilanti, Michigan](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ecojustice-and-activism-conference-ypsilanti-michigan/) - College of Education Porter Building, Rm 214 Eastern Michigan University 900 Oakwood St Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- [EcoJustice and Activism Conference - Ypsilanti, Michigan](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ecojustice-and-activism-conference-ypsilanti-michigan-2/) - College of Education Porter Building, Rm 214 Eastern Michigan University 900 Oakwood St Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- [Mamakating Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/mamakating-library/) - Mamakating Library 128 Sullivan St Wurtsboro, NY 12790
- [Environmental Studies Seminar at Temple University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/environmental-studies-seminar-at-temple-university/) - Details coming soon
- [Environmental Studies Seminar at Temple University](https://forthegenerations.org/events/environmental-studies-seminar-at-temple-university-2/) - Details coming soon
- [Maryland Green Amendment Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maryland-green-amendment-hearing/) - Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee 2 West Miller Senate Building 11 Bladen Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1991
- [Maryland Green Amendment Hearing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/maryland-green-amendment-hearing-2/) - Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee 2 West Miller Senate Building 11 Bladen Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1991
- [Wissahickon Valley Speaker Series](https://forthegenerations.org/events/wissahickon-valley-speaker-series-2/) - Valley Green Inn Valley Green Rd Philadelphia, PA 19128
- [Doylestown Bookshop](https://forthegenerations.org/events/doylestown-bookshop/) - Doylestown Bookshop 16 S Main St Doylestown, PA 18901
- [Doylestown Bookshop](https://forthegenerations.org/events/doylestown-bookshop-2/) - Doylestown Bookshop 16 S Main St Doylestown, PA 18901
- [Ithaca College Green Amendment Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/ithaca-college-green-amendment-talk-2/) - Ithaca College Environmental Law and Policy Class 305 Park Center for Business and Sustainable Enterprise, Room 202 Ithaca, NY 14850
- [Open Land Conservancy Annual Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/open-land-conservancy-annual-meeting/) - Great Valley Presbyterian Church 2025 W Swedesford Rd Malvern, PA 19355
- [Open Land Conservancy Annual Meeting](https://forthegenerations.org/events/open-land-conservancy-annual-meeting-2/) - Great Valley Presbyterian Church 2025 W Swedesford Rd Malvern, PA 19355
- [Third House Books & Coffee Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/third-house-books-coffee-talk-2/) - First Magnitude Brewing 1220 SE Veitch St Gainesville, FL 32601
- [Gainesville Book Discussion and Signing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/gainesville-book-discussion-and-signing/) - Working Food Community Center 219 NW 10th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- [Gainesville Book Discussion and Signing](https://forthegenerations.org/events/gainesville-book-discussion-and-signing-2/) - Working Food Community Center 219 NW 10th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
- [Nurture Nature Center](https://forthegenerations.org/events/3596-2/) - ***Winter Storm Update*** Due to adverse weather, the talk has been POSTPONED to MAY 3rd! Click here for details.
- [Mamakating Library](https://forthegenerations.org/events/mamakating-library-2/) - Mamakating Library 128 Sullivan St Wurtsboro, NY 12790
- [MCCC Green Amendment Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/mccc-green-amendment-talk/) - Montgomery County Community College Central Campus Science Center Auditorium 340 Dekalb Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422
- [MCCC Green Amendment Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/mccc-green-amendment-talk-2/) - Montgomery County Community College Central Campus Science Center Auditorium 340 Dekalb Pike Blue Bell, PA 19422
- [Securing Constitutional Protection of our Environmental Rights in New Jersey - Event RESCHEDULED](https://forthegenerations.org/events/securing-constitutional-protection-of-our-environmental-rights-in-new-jersey-2/) - Due to weather, this event has been RESCHEDULED for APRIL 3rd, 2018. Please Use this link for the new event.
- [Buffalo Street Books Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/buffalo-street-books-talk/) - Buffalo Street Books 215 N Cayuga St Ithaca, NY 14850
- [University of Colorado Law Lunch Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/university-of-colorado-law-lunch-talk/) - University of Colorado Law, Room 206 2450 Kittredge Loop Road Boulder, Colorado 80309
- [Buffalo Street Books Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/buffalo-street-books-talk-2/) - Buffalo Street Books 215 N Cayuga St Ithaca, NY 14850
- [University of Colorado Law Lunch Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/university-of-colorado-law-lunch-talk-2/) - University of Colorado Law, Room 206 2450 Kittredge Loop Road Boulder, Colorado 80309
- [Temple University Book Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/temple-university-book-talk-2/) - Temple University Architecture Building Room 104 2001 N 13th St Philadelphia, PA 19122
- [Delaware Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/delaware-association-for-environmental-education-annual-conference/) - Postlethwait Middle School 2841 S State Street Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
- [Delaware Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference](https://forthegenerations.org/events/delaware-association-for-environmental-education-annual-conference-2/) - Postlethwait Middle School 2841 S State Street Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
- [Newark Charter High School Book Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/3450/) - Newark Charter High School 200 McIntire Dr, Newark, DE 19711
- [Newark Charter High School Book Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/3450-2/) - Newark Charter High School 200 McIntire Dr, Newark, DE 19711
- [Tulane University Law School 2018 Environmental Law Summit Keynote](https://forthegenerations.org/events/tulane-university-law-school-2018-environmental-law-summit-keynote-2/) - Weinmann Hall Tulane University 6329 Freret Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
- [Lewis & Clark College Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/lewis-clark-college-talk/) - Lewis & Clark Law School 10015 S.W. Terwilliger Boulevard Portland, OR 97219
- [Boulder Book Store](https://forthegenerations.org/events/boulder-book-store/) - Boulder Book Store 1107 Pearl St Boulder, CO 80302
- [Lewis & Clark College Talk](https://forthegenerations.org/events/lewis-clark-college-talk-2/) - Lewis & Clark Law School 10015 S.W. Terwilliger Boulevard Portland, OR 97219
- [Boulder Book Store](https://forthegenerations.org/events/boulder-book-store-2/) - Boulder Book Store 1107 Pearl St Boulder, CO 80302

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