Twenty years ago, President Clinton issued Executive Order 12898, “Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations,” directing federal agencies to address environmental injustices in their operations and in communities across the country.
Capacity building begins from within. ECO-Action is committed to make long-term investments in building community capacity that lead to results. We begin by listening, then though providing guidance and coaching help the communities’ vision of a better future to emerge.
“The video we watched that showed dolphins, turtles and sharks choking on plastic and other litter (that winds up in the ocean) made me realize that I have to do better!”
“ECO-Action does collaboration as it should be done – it doesn’t come in and take over or control, but it really partners with communities.”
“What’s most valuable is their ability to tap into an activist base that is really able to move the issues forward. They are able to organize in communities…there are very few organizing organizations anymore.”
“ECO-Action trained me to educate people to organize my community.”
“ECO-Action has helped isolated communities understand that they are not isolated. Industries seek out places where the citizenry is not organized.”
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