For a cleaner, more prosperous world, ACC mobilizes conservatives around environmental issues, fostering collaboration in the pursuit of environmental conservation.
Happy Thursday, Friend! Happy Thursday Friend! This week we are giving you an opportunity to participate in Earth Week, announcing the return of the Energy Freedom Tour, and much more.
WHAT BUSY BEES
ACC Dallas-Fort Worth Hub hosted a paint and plant event alongside Texas Discovery Gardens. They offered over 100 attendees a choice of three native plants to take along with a pot of their own to paint and customize.
ACC UNC hosted their March hiking event at the Carolina North Forest in Chapel Hill.
THE ENERGY FREEDOM TOUR IS BACK!
Join the fourth stop of the Energy Freedom Tour at THE Ohio State University on April 15, 2026 at 12 PM.
Hear from energy leaders who are building the energy future and creating thousands of jobs, right here in Ohio.
FROM THE HIVE
- We’re reflecting on the importance of native plants and the living structure of a place this week on our grassroots blog.
- ACC member Ronan Spencer, a Utah State University junior, is analyzing the economic impacts of lawmaking in Utah State TODAY.
REGISTER FOR AMERICA 250 EARTH WEEK
In honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary, ACC is calling all conservationists to clean up, restore, replant, and beautify the places they love for Earth Day.
Anyone ready to lead a local project in their community is encouraged to register!
When you register you’ll receive:
- Earth Day Kit (gloves, bags, signage, merch)
- Includes custom ACC x America250 Earth Day tees!
- Event planning support
- Connection with an ACC Field Staff member
Don’t wait! April 10th is the last day to sign up!
THE BULLY PULPIT
In this week’s edition of The Bully Pulpit, ACC Policy Director Sarah Rosa discusses the benefits and misconceptions of advanced recylcing.
Advanced recycling opens that door again, turning what was once discarded back into high-quality material that can be used where it’s needed most.
CONGRATULATIONS TO CORTÉS!
Congratulations to ACC Bay Area Branch Leader, Daniel Ramírez Cortés, for being accepted into Stanford where he will be working toward a Masters in International Policy.
ATTENTION HIVE MEMBERS
- R Street is hiring a Policy Director for Energy and Environment. You can view the role and apply here.
- The FEE Hackathon (Las Vegas, July 6–8) brings together builders and innovators to explore how emerging technologies, including AI, can advance human flourishing. Applications due May 6.
- Summer Campus at the University of Maryland (July 20–24) offers an immersive experience in the ideas that sustain a free society. Applications due May 20.
- The Top 50 Summit is here! This year, ACC’s most active grassroots leaders will gather at the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library for an exclusive experience focused on conservation leadership, community, and the future of our movement. Apply by June 6th.
- We have a Director of Finance, Events Manager, Assistant to the President, and Atlanta Hub Leader position open on our careers page.
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