We are facing unprecedented threats at the federal level including when it comes to protecting people and the planet from toxic chemicals. The House started this year by introducing a bill that would weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act and undercut states’ ability to regulate their borders. We need New York to continue to be a backstop against federal rollbacks and a driver of national market decisions. The best thing we all can do is make sure that happens. 

Earth Day Advocacy Day is an annual event where advocates from across New York, of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels speak with legislators and their teams about the importance of advancing key bills to protect New York’s people and environment. Have your voice heard: Register Today!  

2026 Earth Day Priorities 

• Water Resource Protection: Lead Pipe Replacement Act S.6892 (Rivera) / A.7878 (Paulin)

• Environmental Justice: Beauty Justice Act S.2057A (Webb) / A.2054A (Glick)

• Responsible Waste Management: Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act S.1464 (Harckham) / A.1749 (Glick) 

• Toxic Chemicals: Ban on PFAS in Consumer Products S.9073A (Harckham) / A.7738 (Glick)

• Clean Energy & Climate Justice: TBD 

Over the last four years, nearly 400 advocates from over 35 organizations have joined together to urge legislators to pass key environmental bills.

Laws Passed As a Result of Previous Earth Day Advocacy Days

• 30 x 30: Conserving NY’s Land and Water

• Birds & Bees Protection Act

• Lead Pipes Right to Know Act

This Event Would Not Be Possible Without The Growing List of Wonderful Partners

See you soon! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Sophia Longsworth: sophia@cleanhealthyny.org