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Overview Outdoor policy saw unprecedented growth in 2023, with over 200 bills on outdoor recreation, education, access, and equity introduced across 40 U.S. states and at least 57 policies already enacted. This report summarizes key policy trends, initiatives, and specific bills enacted in 2023 that have a significant impact on youth and: The 2023 trends … Continued
Pricey Harrison is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 61. She was first elected to the chamber in 2004. Representative Harrison is the Immediate Past Board Chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures and a member of the NCEL Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee. She currently serves as Vice … Continued
Overview. The Youth Outdoor Policy Playbook tracks new and exciting bipartisan outdoor policy ideas from across the United States covering outdoor equity & justice, environmental education & outdoor learning, outdoor health & wellbeing, and outdoor play. Many of these issues overlap, so don’t hesitate to browse through all of them – you ...
Overview On April 18, North Carolina Representative Pricey Harrison introduced H.B.795, “The Rights of the Haw River Ecosystem River Act.” The Act includes provisions that cover both the rights of nature itself, and the rights of the people to a healthy environment. Key Provisions in The Rights of the Haw River Ecosystem River Act If … Continued
In South Carolina, the legislature passed H.4940 and H.3194 while the North Carolina legislature filed a bill in 2023 to put $500,000 forward to conduct a study related to the potential for an RTO. South Carolina H.4940 (enacted 2020): Formed a committee in the legislature to investigate a range of market-based reforms, including participation ...
Watch on. On July 29 and 30, over 100 state legislators from 35 states convened for NCEL’s 2022 National Forum in Denver, Colorado. After two years of being held virtually, NCEL hosted its annual Forum in-person again, providing state lawmakers the opportunity to collaborate on policy solutions related to climate, energy, conservation, and ...
Funding Options. Funding Options: General Fund Appropriations: A few states receive a consistent, annual appropriation from the state General Fund. In Vermont, these appropriations consistently cover around a quarter of the wildlife agencies’ budget, and Washington appropriated $23 million in 2023 for biodiversity and endangered species recovery.
Outdoor Education in Curriculum: New Hampshire S.B.266, New Jersey A.5313, and New Mexico S.B.289 create opportunities for outdoor education in state curriculum. Georgia S.B.202 would establish an outdoor education pilot program to understand state need for outdoor facilities and curriculum. Green Schools: In addition to up to $64 per square ...
North Carolina State Representative J.R. Tolbert NCEL Treasurer VP, State Policy Advanced Energy Economy Brian Kavanagh NCEL Secretary New York State Senator Robert Cowles Wisconsin State Senator Brenda Gilmore Tennessee State Senator Melissa Hortman Minnesota Speaker of the House Beth Kerttula Former Alaska State Representative and Minority Leader
Other states currently advancing environmental justice and cumulative impact legislation include New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Rhode Island. To learn more about environmental justice and cumulative impact policies check out NCEL’s webpage.