Chapter News

Paddle Splashes July 2022 Issue

Rumney Together Climbing Festival Draws More than 100 Participants

Join a Trail Maintenance Project at Pelham Bay Park

Itinerary for the New York-North Jersey Chapter’s Annual Picnic Weekend in 2022

Meet John DiStefano, the New Urban Trails Supervisor


April 2022 Issue of Paddle Splashes

Seeking Wilderness First Aid Instructors

Activity Leaders Will Be Recognized for Organizing Earth Day Activities
$3 Billion Restore Mother Nature Bond Act
/in Environmental NewsIn April 2021, New York State took a major step forward for the environment by approving the annual budget which includes provision for a $3 billion bond, the Restore Mother Nature Bond Act. It will be placed on the ballot for approval by voters in the November 2022 general election. If approved by voters, projects […]
Protecting Public Lands and Rivers
/in Environmental NewsOn February 26, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. It now awaits action by the Senate. This act designates several new wilderness areas, protects portions of rivers as components of the National Wild and Scenic River System (NWSRS), expands some existing National Monuments and National Recreation Areas, […]
Executive Order on Climate – 30X30
/in Environmental NewsOn January 27, 2021, President Joe Biden issued a far-reaching Executive Order on Climate with ambitious environmental and conservation goals. Among the many areas within this Executive Order is a section (216 – Conserving Our Nation’s Lands and Waters) to support ’30X30” i.e. protection of at least 30% of the country’s land and water by […]