Overview of the Alliance

The Western New York Environmental Alliance (the Alliance) is an umbrella group that strengthens the work of our region’s environmental community by:

* Increasing collaboration among organizations working on environmental issues;

* Developing consensus around a Shared Agenda for Action, a blueprint for action on regional environmental issues; and

* Attracting resources to support the Shared Agenda.

Membership in the WNY Environmental Alliance (the Alliance) is free and open to not-for-profit organizations and community groups.  Government agencies, businesses and individuals can become affiliates or supporters.  The Alliance application form can be used to apply as a member, affiliate or supporter.

Click here to see a list of the Alliance members, affiliates and supporters.

Relationship to GrowWNY

The Alliance and its members use the GrowWNY website to connect people interested in living greener with our region’s environmental movement.

Alliance Working Groups

Members, affiliates and supporters of the Alliance are encouraged to get involved with the Alliance through any of the eight Working Groups listed here:

Energy & Climate Change	Parks & Recreation
Environmental Justice	Transportation
Growing (a.k.a. Food, Ag & Gardens)	Urban Regeneration
Habitat & Natural Resources	Waste & Pollution

Process Groups

Several Process Groups work to further the mission of the Alliance:

Issues & Advocacy	Education & Outreach
Organizational Capactiy

Contact the Alliance

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