Elected Officials to Protect America

EOPA is a network of thousands of current and former elected officials who care deeply about protecting the planet and people. EOPA is committed to solving the climate crisis, ensuring environmental justice, and protecting our lands, waters, and democracy. Our programs are led by elected officials who represent frontline communities and lawmakers who are veterans. EOPA educates through value-based storytelling, training lawmakers, and connecting elected officials to inspire strong environmental leadership.

Purpose

To protect our people and planet.

Mission

To inspire, train, and organize state and local elected officials to solve the climate crisis, ensure environmental justice, and protect our lands and waters.

Vision

To create a sustainable, just, peaceful, safe, and prosperous world for all people and life, we play a decisive role in turning the political tide to mobilize the full resources of the United States government, economy, and society to lead the world in restoring a safe climate, ensuring environmental justice for all, and protecting life on Earth.

"Let this be the moment history remembers that our public servants across the country rose together to protect and defend our communities, democracy, and living planet that we were entrusted to serve."