I’m one of several Republicans to serve on the 2019 Earth X “30 Under 30” Advisory Board. The event bills itself as the following:
We are an international environmental nonprofit based in Texas dedicated to educating and inspiring actions for a more sustainable future. Gathering concerned citizens, educators, businesses, nonprofits, and global leaders at the world’s largest environmental forum, EarthX programs an exhibition, a film festival, and conferences.
The board is bipartisan, matched with some Democrat board members—so that should be interesting.
I’m a believer in free market environmentalism and clean coal/oil/gas. I’m also a believer in mixed-used of public lands and conservation, especially as an angler and new hunting. As someone who traverses public waters, I like a clean, pristine environment to fish from and admire. Nobody, my fellow conservatives included, want dirty air or dirty water. We want sound policies of the limited variety that don’t eat at business or add to bloated government.
My goal with this board is to see some anglers and hunters recognized for their contributions for the environment and conservation. Past attendees of the Dallas confab include the most recent Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.
American Conservation Coalition is putting on the youth board. Here’s what it entails:
30 Under 30: The Green Generation is the first large-scale event in the country that highlights and recognizes young activists, business leaders, and innovative thinkers who are working to improve environmental outcomes. In partnership with the National Audubon Society, the American Conservation Coalition will host 30 Under 30: The Green Generation at EarthX 2019, the nation’s largest environmental event.
Individuals from all sectors and walks of life are making massive strides to protect our planet. There are countless bold, young environmentalists from the corporate, legislative, political, grassroots, and non-profit circles who are positively impacting our environment and working to confront future challenges. EarthX 30 Under 30 recognizes their contributions to protecting our shared future.
Protecting the environment is essential to all Americans, and we celebrate the passionate group of bipartisan, young environmentalists who lead the way. Award winners will be invited to a one-day event on April 27th, 2019 in Dallas, Texas and participate in panels and a dinner recognizing their achievements.
30 Under 30: The Green Generation is looking for environmental pioneers and trailblazers focused on issues including, but not limited to: ocean/water, wildlife, conservation, land management, clean energy, sustainability, and climate solutions. The environment is essential to all Americans, which makes highlighting a group of bipartisan, all-encompassing young environmental leaders so important.
Let me know if you want to nominate someone. You have until March 27th to nominate someone. They must be 30 at the time of the conference.
Nominate a deserving Millennial here.
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