New Hampshire

Moms are working in New Hampshire to fight for clean air and a stable climate. We host events, share information about what’s going on, and create opportunities for mothers to talk to their legislators about their concerns. Please join us in New Hampshire, and let us know about your priorities.

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How we’re making a difference in New Hampshire

October 11th named “Children’s Environmental Health Day” in Concord, New Hampshire.

On October 11, 2018 Concord Mayor, Jim Bouley, issued a proclamation declaring October 11^th Children’s Environmental Health Day” in the City of Concord. New Hampshire Clean Air Moms and Kids accepted the proclamation at the Concord City Hall.

New Hampshire Clean Air Moms and Kids accepts proclamation from Mayor Bouley declaring October 11th “Children’s Environmental Health Day” in Concord, New Hampshire, October 2018.

New Hampshire champions, Senator Maggie Hassan, Congresswoman Ann Kuster, and State Senator Dan Feltes, show their commitment to fighting for our children at the New Hampshire “Play-In for Our Future.”

The New Hampshire “Play-In for Our Future” was held at the State House with over two hundred attendees. Read more HERE.

Clean Air Moms and Kids with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster, and State Senator Dan Feltes at the Play-In for Our Future in September 2018, Concord, New Hampshire.

Clean Air Moms and Kids with Senator Hassan at our national Play-In in July 2018 in Washington D.C.

Moms & Mayors

Our Moms & Mayors program connects moms with their mayors and local leaders to improve children’s health and build resilient communities. We educate, empower and mobilize Moms in their hometowns to work with their local elected leaders to implement clean air strategies, reduce toxins in the community, and take action on climate change. We also train Moms to join boards and commissions and urge them to run for office.

Ecomadres

Launched in September 2018, the Ecomadres program brings Latina moms together to address issues of clean air, climate, and toxics that affect the health of Latino children and families. Ecomadres is a collaboration between GreenLatinos and Moms Clean Air Force.

The program provides comadres with reliable information and solutions through online resources, articles, action tools, and on-the-ground events. Our inclusive community empowers and lifts up the voices of comadres for the benefit of our families and communities. Ecomadres has a vibrant network of state-based field teams and allies across the country.

We host cafecitos around the country that provide opportunities for the communities to discuss air quality and climate change.

Community Rx

Moms Clean Air Force is committed to exposing environmental injustices in the African-American community by taking a stand against environmental discrimination, holding legislators accountable for lack of resources, educating communities on their rights and their issues, standing with impacted communities, and fighting for clean air and climate solutions to promote healthy children and healthy communities.

Through our environmental health justice program Community Rx, our goal is to advocate, educate, and amplify through partnering with impacted communities and environmental justice organizations on events and resource development. We hold Table Talks around the country, casual gatherings that organize, motivate, and activate volunteers, partner with churches to use our “Breath of Life” Bible Study, and provide information on environmental health issues in African-American communities.

Baby Power

Our Baby Power program educates and engages expectant and new moms on our issues with the message that every baby has the power to make you want to change the world.

We are working to clean up our air.

New Hampshire has made large improvements in the state’s air quality; in 2017, the air in New Hampshire was the cleanest it has been in two decades. However, Rockingham County still received a D grade for ozone air pollution from the American Lung Association.

Climate change puts our coasts and communities at risk.

Sea level rise poses a significant risk to New Hampshire communities. Hampton, New Castle, Rye, and Seabrook are particularly vulnerable, and are already working to adapt to frequent flooding. The Union of Concerned Scientists found that by 2100, more than 5,000 New Hampshire homes, affecting 9,000 residents, will be at risk for chronic flooding.

Warmer temperatures also allow the tick population to flourish, which increases the spread of Lyme disease and threatens the health of our moose population.

Past Events

October 2018

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at the NH Healthy Homes Conference.

The Mayor of Concord, Jim Bouley, issued a proclamation declaring October 11, 2018 Children’s Environmental Health Day in the City of Concord. Two supermoms and three “clean air kids” accepted the proclamation at City Hall on Children’s Environmental Health Day.

September 2018

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire and friends hosted a “NH Play-In for Our Future” at the State House. Speakers included: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster, and NH Senator Dan Feltes.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire participated in the People’s Climate Movement Rally in Keene.

August 2018

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted a Baby Power Potluck at The River Guild with the Concord Birth Center and Tesla.

July 2018

Members of Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire attended the fifth annual Play-In for Climate Action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

June 2018

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at Concord Market Days.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire participated in the Poor People’s Campaign Environmental Justice Day.

May 2018

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at the NH Mama & Baby Expo.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire members dropped Mother’s Day cards at Senate offices in Manchester.

April 2018

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire participated in an Earth Day road side clean up event in Hopkinton.

March 2018

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at the Women’s Expo in Manchester.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted a Pancake Breakfast.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted a “Read-In” of the book “Every Breath We Take”.

February 2018

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire attended Gold Medal Awards for Climate Champions.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted a Valentine’s Day Craft Party.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire dropped clean air Valentines at Senator Hassan’s and Senator Shaheen’s Manchester offices.

Members of Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire traveled to Washington, DC to advocate for cleaner cars.

January 2018

Moms Clean Air Force participated in the Women’s March in Concord.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire joined NH Sierra Club Chapter, Climate Action New Hampshire, Union of Concerned Scientists, the New Hampshire Council of Churches, and the American Lung Association at Legislative Office Building to support the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative on opening day of the legislature.

December 2017

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire joined Sierra Club of New Hampshire and League of Conservation Voters for a holiday party held at the NH Sierra Club Chapter in Concord.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire attended a “Bees & Climate” event at Throwback Brewery in North Hampton.

November 2017

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire attended a press event for Congresswoman Kuster in Lebanon

August 2017

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted a Play-In for Climate Action in Concord.

July 2017

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire attended a press conference where NH Mayors Commit to Paris Climate Agreement.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire members attended the 2017 Play-In for Climate Action in Washington, DC, where they met with Congresswoman Kuster, Senator Hassan and Senator Shaheen’s staff.

Moms Clean Air Force members and tiny activists delivered a poster petition to Governor Sununu’s office.

May 2017

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at a Zac Brown concert in Gilford.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire members dropped information at Senators’ Seacoast offices during the Memorial Day recess.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at Stonyfield Earth Day Fair and 5k.

April 2017

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire field consultant, Becky Whitley spoke at the New Hampshire Peoples Climate rally in Concord.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire participated in Discover Wild NH Day.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire participated in the NH March for Science.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at the NH Public Health Association Annual Meeting.

March 2017

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at the New Hampshire Women’s Expo.

February 2017

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire members visited Senator Hassan and Senator Shaheen’s Manchester offices to meet with staff and deliver clips and photos from the Climate Impacts Maple Breakfast along with a large poster thanking the Senators for their NO vote on Scott Pruitt.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire co-hosted a Climate Impacts Maple Breakfast with special guest, Senator Maggie Hassan. View a video of the event here.

January 2017

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire co-hosted the New Hampshire Women’s Day of Action and Unity in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington.

November 2016

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire co-hosted and spoke on a panel discussion titled, “After the Voting: What’s Next for Energy & Climate Issues in New Hampshire” in Concord.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at the New Hampshire Local Energy Conference.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire and the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire hosted a special screening of National Geographic’s new documentary, BEFORE THE FLOOD, and a discussion on the importance of voting for clean energy solutions and a healthy climate on Election Day.

September 2016

Moms Clean Air Force co-sponsored a Public Session on Energy Saving and Climate Solutions at UNH Law School in Concord. Sponsors included: New Hampshire Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters, Environment New Hampshire, Union of Concerned Scientists, Moms Clean Air Force, National Wildlife Federation, Toxic Action Center, Ceres, Acadia Center, others.

August 2016

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted a Play-In for Climate Action at White Park. New Hampshire families gathered to highlight the need to protect our children’s health and the environment.

June 2016

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted a “School’s Out Food Drive” contributing to the over 4,542 pounds of food collected by Moms Clean Air Force chapters nationwide.

Field organizer, Becky Whitley spoke at an LCV-NH event “The State of the Air and Public Health: Time for Climate Change Action” at New England College Concord. The event highlighted the American Lung Association’s 2016 State of the Air report and recommendations to improve the quality of the air we breathe. It also highlighted the impacts of climate change on public health and advocate for solutions.

May 2016

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at the Stonyfield Earth Day 5K Race.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at NH Mama & Baby Expo.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire led a tele-press conference on the Methane New Source Rule. Staff from both New Hampshire Senators joined the call, which featured four speakers who presented on all aspects of the impacts of methane pollution and voiced support for the rule, while also calling on the Administration to continue work on regulating existing sources.

A group of New Hampshire moms and children attended lobby visits at Senator Ayotte and Senator Shaheen’s office in Manchester. We discussed the impacts of climate change on children’s health, and asthma in particular, and delivered large Mother’s Day cards from NH Moms and children.

April 2016

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at Abbot-Downing Elementary School Health Fair.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted an Earth Day Read-In at Stratham Circle Learning Center.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at Funergy Expo in North Conway.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at “Discover Wild NH Day”.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at the Early Childhood Fair in Nashua.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted a Read-In at NH Family Literacy Day held at Merrimack-Valley High School.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at the NH School Nurses conference.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire attended Conceivable Future Keene House Party.

March 2016

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted a Read-In with Governor Hassan at the Statehouse.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire tabled at the 2016 New Hampshire Women’s Expo.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire co-hosted a Waffle Breakfast to highlight climate impacts on an important NH industry, maple syrup production.

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted a Read-In at Hopkinton Public Library, New Hampshire during Storytime.

February 2016

Moms Clean Air Force New Hampshire hosted a Clean Air Valentine Making Party at the home of field organizer, Becky Whitley. Attendees created Valentines to be sent to DC for a delivery to the EPA.