Earthworks

The Energy Program includes our work on oil, gas and petrochemicals. This program works to change federal, state, and local government policy and to support and empower communities impacted by existing and proposed energy extraction, to raise awareness about the impacts of unconventional oil and methane gas, and to reduce the destructive impacts of all forms of energy extraction. This program was formerly known as Oil & Gas Accountability Project.

General Programming includes Media and Communications, Research and Publications and Digital Engagement and Advocacy.Media and Communications - Press outreach and storytelling to promote and publicize the work of Earthworks and its allies. Research and Publications - Analysis and development of policy proposals, research on impacts of mining and energy extraction, and publishing fact sheets, reports, and information.Digital Engagement and Advocacy - Outreach, engagement and advocacy using digital tools, providing information to the public and Earthworks members, and responding to inquiries.

The Mining Program includes efforts in the U.S. and internationally to reform mining policies and practices, including work to ensure that clean energy revolution does not lead to more harmful mining. This program supports communities and protects special places by stopping mining where it doesn't belong, reins in the riskiest and dirtiest mining practices, and reforms and defends state, federal and international policies that protect communities, water, wildlife, oceans and other natural resources.

Earthworks Partnership Programs: Earthworks provides back-office services (including payroll, accounting, and administration), a legal framework, and capacity building support to a variety of small programs (single staff or volunteer only organizations) that share our mission of protecting communities and the environment from the negative impacts of mineral and energy development. This year Earthworks served as the fiscal sponsor of the following projects:Central Louisiana Coalition for a Clean and Healthy Environment: Initiated to oppose the open burning of hazardous waste materials at the Clean Harbors Colfax, LLC facility located on Highway 471, Colfax, LA.