The Western New York Environmental Alliance (WNYEA) is a coalition of independent organizations that collectively represents the environmental voice for the Western New York (WNY) Region, creating a virtual town square for all things green in Western New York. With more than 100 member organizations, affiliates and supporters, the WNYEA wants to ensure that the environment is the key factor in local and regional planning.
How We Work
The WNYEA works by creating a consensus around important environmental issues and policies. It takes action through its advocacy process, where member organizations raise action items that the Board of Directors vote on for the annual Action Agenda. The Action Agenda serves as our road map for advocacy and discussions in that year.
WNYEA always welcomes new members, affiliates, and supporters to participate in our shared agenda for action. Visit our Membership page to view the active roster and learn about membership options. There are numerous opportunities to participate and engage in the work of WNYEA and our Network.
WNYEA always welcomes new members, affiliates, and supporters to participate in our shared agenda for action. Visit our Membership page to view the active roster and learn about membership options. There are numerous opportunities to participate and engage in the work of WNYEA and our Network.
CAMPAIGNS AND PROJECTS
Our Outer Harbor Coalition
You never know what you will find on Buffalo's Outer harbor. Preserving this valuable public land and shorelines, and helping to make sure that our region adopts green strategies for public enjoyment and climate resilience is a primary goal of our Outer Harbor Campaign.
We are deeply involved in issues involving transportation such as the removal of Buffalo's Skyway, the re-routing of roads and highways, helping to promote public transportation and better access; opposing inappropriate development including private condo's, non water dependent businesses; resisting the privatization of public lands, and keeping the outer harbor lands, shorelines and waters green and ecologically valuable for recreation and wildlife. Please consider signing our Petition encouraging creating public lands on the outer harbor as a forever park. DESIGNATE BUFFALO'S OUTER HARBOR ON LAKE ERIE'S COAST AS PARKLAND 
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The Decade of Biodiversity
In June of 2021 the Board of the Western New York Environmental Alliance decided to declare the beginning of the “Decade of Biodiversity”.
As far as we know, our home planet which is the place that has allowed all life including human life to evolve, may be unique in the universe. Earth’s fundamental life support system is based in the biodiverse life forms that help to create abundant clean air, water, and food. As we continue to evolve as a species, it is increasingly clear that we must find ways to nurture nature, even as nature nurtures us. |
Youth and Climate Justice
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