2024 Round-Up

For a cleaner, more prosperous world, ACC mobilizes conservatives around environmental issues, fostering collaboration in the pursuit of environmental conservation.

Who We Are

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Welcome

With 2024 officially in the rearview mirror, we’re thrilled to celebrate a year of incredible milestones and meaningful progress for the conservative environmental movement!

From welcoming our 60,000th member to hosting 425 events across the nation, this year has shown the power of community-driven action and bold leadership. We’ve started conversations in Washington, D.C., amplified our message in over 1,400 media appearances, and brought conservative environmental solutions to the forefront of national dialogue. Together, we’ve proven that the values of conservation and innovation go hand in hand. Here’s a look back at some of the moments that defined this year—and a glimpse into the momentum we’re carrying into 2025!

Our Movement’s Key Milestones

• Movement Growth: Our movement is now 60,000 voices strong.
• Major Recognition: ACC was honored with the Atlas Network’s Smart Bets Impact Award for our innovative approach to conservative environmentalism.
• Media Reach: In 2024, ACC made over 1,400 media appearances, reaching millions and solidifying our voice in the national environmental dialogue.
• Grassroots Momentum: From over 425 events nationwide to hosting 2,000 students at the Ohio State University Earth Day Festival, our members showed the power of community-driven action.
• Historic Partnerships: ACC proudly sponsored the 2024 Republican National Convention, marking a significant milestone for conservative environmental advocacy.
• Policy Wins: Our efforts contributed to bipartisan progress on energy permitting reform and expanded support for nuclear innovation in Congress.
• Cutting-Edge Engagement: Over 309,000 actions were taken on our newly redesigned website, reflecting a 105% increase in meaningful engagement.

On the Ground

• Our University of Florida chapter wrapped up the year with its very first event last December, kicking off a new wave of campus engagement in 2025!
• Indiana University members combined adventure and conservation with a rock climbing day and a fascinating cave tour, exploring the beauty of their local environment.
• The ACC Orlando hub celebrated the season with a festive Christmas beach bonfire, bringing together members for a warm and memorable evening by the shore.
• Say hello to our ACC Hubs! If you’re in Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas, or the DMV area make sure you’re a part of the next level of engagement in these thriving cities.

On Capitol Hill & Beyond

At this year’s ACC DMV Christmas Party, hosted at the Capitol Hill Club, we were honored to welcome remarks from Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus. Her leadership and insights were a perfect way to cap off a year of progress in advancing conservative environmental solutions!

On the Airwaves

• Our COO, Stephen Perkins, was featured in InsideClimateNews, sharing insights on the growing nuclear renaissance in Texas, and its implications in the national spotlight.
• The Carolina Journal spotlighted ACC’s efforts to advance bridge-building dialogue and build a broad coalition of support in North Carolina.
• ACC President Chris Barnard was mentioned in The Revolving Door Project, highlighting key voices surrounding Governor Doug Burgum’s cabinet nomination.
• One of our tweets on critical minerals was highlighted in the WLT Report, amplifying ACC’s voice as a key advocate for domestic resource development.

“It’s going to be a great opportunity for energy investment in Texas,” said Stephen Perkins, Texas-based chief operating officer of the American Conservation Coalition, a conservative environmental policy group. “We’re really going to be pushing hard for [state legislators] to take that seriously.

InsideClimateNews’ Dylan Baddour reporting on Texas’ uranium mining revival