If you’ve ever wondered what your support of EDF can do, let me tell you the story of how one community group turned data into action, leading a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, community to be healthier, safer and more resilient.  And your support, John, can help more neighborhoods across the U.S. take on similar transformational progress.

Walnut Way Conservation Corps, with data and commitment to the community as guides, was able to take advantage of funding in the Inflation Reduction Act to build a road map of targeted, effective actions in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood. And in the almost three years since the first neighborhood action plan, Lindsay Heights has more green jobs, energy-efficient homes and active community members than ever before.

Dr. Tonya Calhoun (middle), Director of Community Engagement at EDF, meets with Walnut Way's Executive Director Antonio Butts (right) and Environmental Justice Director Bryan Rogers (left) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

At EDF, we've witnessed numerous stories like this one. We've learned firsthand that prioritizing a people-first approach, data-driven strategies and access to adequate funding can create equitable, effective climate solutions. Your support is crucial in helping us replicate these successes nationwide.

John, you can make a world of difference for people today and for generations to come by supporting a healthy environment with your gift. From now until December 31, two long-time EDF donors will match every $1 you give with $2 more. That means your donation will have triple the impact to ensure our air, water, food and homes are as safe as possible.

Will you donate $25 now to help us build safer, healthier and more resilient communities?

Data empowers us to hold polluters accountable, drive policy changes and prioritize communities most harmed by dirty air and water. 

But we don't stop there. High-quality, publicly-available data is one of the most effective ways we can support countless individuals and groups working to improve their own local communities. That's why over the years we've helped develop projects like:

• Methane Maps, where we’ve teamed up with Google Earth to get street-level data on natural gas leaks in cities across the US. This effort shows the persistent and widespread challenge of leaks but also provides the data to utilities and regulators so they can fix the problem.
• OpenET, an online platform that uses satellite and weather station data to estimate the water consumption of agriculture down to the field level. This data helps 17 western states to maximize their “crop per drop”, reduce agricultural costs, develop more accurate water budgets and support groundwater conversation and management.
• The Air Tracker, which, by combing air pollution measurements and weather forecasting data, gives real-time information to help users learn more about the air they are breathing and where it’s likely coming from;
• The Climate Vulnerability Index shows, down to the neighborhood, the communities where action, investment and effective solutions are most urgently needed; and
• MethaneSAT, a satellite launching in 2024 that will track methane emissions and provide free data to decision-makers around the world. This will help us find quick-win opportunities to immediately drive down methane emissions and hold polluters accountable. 

John, will you add your support for these programs and many others that power our work to protect our health and build a vital Earth for everyone? Your year-end gift will go three times as far to build on our hard-won progress, thanks to a $2-for-$1 match that triples your impact.

Thank you for your support,

Sam Parry,
Director, Membership

P.S. Our $2-for-$1 match is also in effect for monthly donations now through midnight on December 31! That means you'll make three times the impact for an entire year in protecting communities around the world. Donate today to keep our momentum going and put a better future within reach for all.