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Interested in solving climate change? You are welcome in Citizens’ Climate. We’re regular people from New York who are working together to get climate laws passed. We believe that the only way to tackle climate change is together. We connect over shared concerns, build consensus, and work with elected officials from every party towards climate solutions.
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15 active chapters in New York
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Buffalo, East Aurora, Grand Island, Lewiston, Elma, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Williamsville, Lancaster
Central New York
From Syracuse to Utica, and all around Central New York. Congressional District NY-22
Greater Capital Region
Our chapter includes the 19th, 20th, and 21st CDs
Mid Hudson
Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties
NYC
NYC
Queens West
Queens, NY
Queens-Nassau
We've been meeting in Bayside, Queens.
Rochester
Rochester
Southern Tier & Finger Lakes
Corning, Elmira, Geneva, Houghton, Ithaca, Jamestown, and Olean
Staten Island
Staten Island
Suffolk County
Mid-Suffolk County; Congressional districts NY-1 (shared with LI East) and NY-2
SUNY Binghamton
Binghamton
Westchester
Westchester
New York CCLers in action
Climate Caucus sends letter to leadership urging cooperation on permitting reform
This letter from 13 Republicans and 13 Democrats delivers an important message and will advance the conversation on permitting reform.
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CCLers highlight climate at town halls
During the August congressional recess, CCL volunteers attended at least 53 town halls, asking thoughtful questions about climate action.
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CCL statement on House Climate Solutions Caucus relaunch
CCL appreciates the caucus co-chairs for their leadership, and we plan to push the group for more ambition and action than ever.
Read more2025 New York stats
4,358
Contacts with Legislators
72
Lobby meetings
81
Media publications
109
Outreach Events
Meet the New York State Coordinators
New York State Coordinator
Carol Fisler
Carol first began taking action as an environmentalist when, as a young teenager in 1970, she participated in the first Earth Day. Nearly 50 years later, she discovered the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, where she helps support Congressional liaisons and coordinate activities across chapters. She works hard at keeping her carbon footprint to a minimum in two very different locations: most of the time, she lives right in the middle of Manhattan; at her home in the Hudson Valley, she loves her garden but obsesses over invasive pests and plants.
New York State Coordinator
Rob Werner
Rob first discovered CCL by encountering CCL volunteers at the 2014 Climate March in New York City. He now co-leads the NYC chapter and encourages Downstate and Long Island chapters to greater engagement. In Rob’s free time, he tends to his rooftop container garden, which at one time had over 500 plants.
New York State Coordinator
Sarah Mittiga
In her role supporting CCL chapters across Upstate NY, Sarah loves making connections – connecting volunteers to fun & challenging roles, and fostering collaboration between chapters. Outside of CCL, Sarah is an academic advisor at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and loves hanging with family, listening to music and playing board games.
New York State Coordinator
Sean Dague
Sean discovered CCL at a neighborhood picnic in Vermont, and quickly fell in love with its volunteer empowerment and skill building. He now co-leads the Mid Hudson Chapter, and has been a key organizer in the CCL Regional conferences in NY, and NY State Policy team. Outside of CCL, he is a software architect in IBM’s Quantum Computing division, and you can often find him on the Hudson Valley Rail trail on his bicycle.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a CCL chapter in New York?
Fill out the join form, and we’ll connect you with your closest local chapter automatically based on your zip code. A volunteer from your local chapter will reach out to let you know when their next meeting is being held and how you can start to get involved.
What will I do as a volunteer with CCL New York?
As a volunteer, you might get involved in any of these types of activities:
- Meet with your Senators, your Representative, and their staff about climate solutions.
- Write and speak about climate solutions in your local newspaper and to local journalists
- Talk about climate solutions to your community through local events and presentations.
- Educate and engage your local leaders so they can speak up in support of climate solutions.
- Organize your local CCL chapter to keep volunteers active, inspired, and effective.
When you sign up and get connected with your local chapter, your Group Leader will get to know you and help you find meaningful activities that fit with your skills and interests.
Can I participate if there isn’t a chapter in my part of New York?
Absolutely. Many New York volunteers participate from areas without a nearby chapter — you can dial into CCL’s national meetings on Zoom, take monthly actions from home, or volunteer with one of CCL’s national Action Teams.
We can also support you with all the training and information you need to start a chapter in your area.
What lawmakers does CCL New York meet with?
CCL’s mission is focused on advancing effective climate solutions at the federal level, so your local chapter meets with New York’s representatives and senators in the U.S. Congress.
What are the top climate issues in New York?
Climate change in New York is largely the story of water. Warmer air holds more moisture, which has led to more intense storms such as Sandy and Irene that caused catastrophic flooding, as well as increasing flash flood events throughout the state. Sea level rise is causing chronic flooding in New York’s coastal communities, especially in low-lying areas of Long Island and New York City, and threatens core infrastructure such as the rail lines along the Hudson River. Climate change further away also affects New York: In the last few years, intense wildfires in Canada and western states have brought smoke-filled weeks of unhealthy air.