LULAC Environmental Programs

Improving the quality of the Latino lives through environmental sustainability and conservation

Through on-going partnerships with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), The Energy Foundation, and other community organizations, LULAC has been a key ally in advocating for environmental sustainability and clean energy at the local, state, and national level. LULAC believes that addressing environmental issues and holding stakeholders accountable will improve the quality of life for Latinos living the US.

Click here to add your name to support the goals of the Paris Agreement.

LULAC Environmental News & Press Releases

	Apr 5, 2017 Extreme Executive Orders — A Reckless Assault on Life-Saving Protections LULAC’s Executive Director Brent Wilkes examines the effect of Trump's Executive orders on Latino and immigrant communities.
	Feb 7, 2017 Shut It Down! Shut It Down! — Latino Voices Pushing Environmental Action LULAC Director of District 17, shares the environmental impact and health risks associated with fossil fuel dependent plants.
	Jan 18, 2017 Scott Pruitt’s EPA Means Disastrous Consequences For Latinos LULAC’s Executive Director Brent Wilkes authors an op-ed via Huffington Post on the devastating effects of Scott Pruitt heading the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
	Dec 16, 2016 Latinos: The Cultural Environmentalists LULAC Director of Policy and Legislation, Luis Torres, highlights how Latinos believe environmental issues such as climate change and the pollution are a top priority they urge the new administration to act on.
	Sep 13, 2016 LULAC and GreenLatinos Stand in Solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe LULAC and GreenLatinos join Standing Rock Sioux tribe in North Dakota to protest the construction of a pipeline that would devastate their homeland and raise environmental concerns.
	Jun 2, 2016 Latinos and the Environment: A Conversation on Pollution, Toxic Chemicals, and Conservation Efforts Latino Michigan residents share their experience surrounding the Flint water crisis.
	Apr 23, 2016 Environmental Justice: Protecting Civil Rights Means Fighting for Clean Water, Air, and Food LULAC Director of Policy and Legislation, Luis Torres, highlights how Latinos believe environmental issues are a top concern despite the media's portrayal of Latinos being single-issue voters.
	Jan 30, 2016 LULAC of Illinois Provides Relief to Latino Community in Flint, Michigan Local LULAC council partners with the Red Cross to provides aid and supplies to the residents of Flint, MI.