Rachel Carson Council

We are a national organization carrying on Rachel Carson’s work of environmental justice, conservation, and fascination with all forms of life.

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This week’s #BirdOfTheWeek is the Black Oystercatcher, a coastal shorebird known for its black plumage, bright red-orange bill, and remarkable ability to forage among rocky shorelines.

Learn more: https://t.co/oKufeVtnxy

#Birding #Birds

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The wait is over! Get to know our summer fellows! (Part 2/2)

#RCCFellows

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Our latest advocacy guide breaks down the basics of phone banking. It covers how to get started and offers tips for preparing for conversations.

Read the guide here: https://t.co/dEEkdxJivT

#RCCVotes

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Get to know our summer fellows! (Part 1/2)

#RCCFellows

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Our #BirdOfTheWeek has a fascinating split personality — almost like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!

Do you know this bird? If you guessed the Eastern Kingbird, you are correct! Read more: https://t.co/oKufeVtnxy

#EasternKingbird #Birding #Birds

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Happy Rachel Carson Day! Our fellows celebrated by taking a deep dive into her writing and reflecting on how her work continues to inspire new generations of environmental advocates.

Join Us: https://t.co/4thehUxiy7

#RachelCarsonDay #RachelCarson

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“I think we're more than pissed. We're ready to come out with our pitchforks,” three-time Olympian Hannah Teter told Mother Jones’ Nate Halverson. “How the heck did they get this approved?”

Snowboarder Hannah Teter, who won gold in the halfpipe at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, and silver at the 2010 games in Vancouver, has voiced her opposition on Instagram, where she has 275,000 followers, as well as on her Facebook page.

Public uproar has echoed across the Tahoe area since April, when our yearlong Mother Jones investigation revealed that, in California, the fastest-growing use of glyphosate—the main ingredient in Roundup—is to spray forested areas, including this massive new US Forest Service project around Lake Tahoe.

"When I first saw the article that it's coming to Tahoe, my heart sank and I actually prayed like, God, how do we fight this? It's so worrisome because like I do care about nature. From the animals to the insects to the trees, it has us in the community, up in arms," Teter told Nate.

People in Tahoe, worried about glyphosate's potential health and environmental harms, have begun organizing to slow or stop the Forest Service’s plan. That effort includes Kelly Ryerson—Glyphosate Girl on Instagram—an influential voice who visited the White House earlier this year with other members of the MAHA coalition to urge President Trump to call off his support of the controversial herbicide.

For more on our investigation into the Forest Service's use of glyphosate, head to https://t.co/MQyaBkIMgb

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Our annual Advocacy Day is more than a few days spent on Capitol Hill. It’s a chance for students from across the country to build community and find their voices

One of this year’s participants, MacEva Wright, reflects on her experience (via @USCAN): https://t.co/FiHFFBC3a1

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@vuartsci We loved having your students join us on the Hill!

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A&S students traveled to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Rachel Carson Advocacy Day to engage with environmental advocacy and policymaking firsthand, connecting their studies to real-world impact. Read more about the immersive experience: https://t.co/dYG6nEAm5x @RachelCarsonDC

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2026 is the year we all vote. Do you want to help increase voter participation in your community?

Here are three ways you can make a difference.

Find more information: https://t.co/RP2YapJRSb

#VoteReady #CivicEngagement #RCCVotes

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The Ivory-billed Woodpecker was once one of the largest woodpeckers in the world. Today, it’s presumed extinct.

Learn more about our #BirdOfTheWeek: https://t.co/oKufeVtnxy

#Birding #Birds

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Despite prevailing narratives of pessimism, there is a growing edge of the climate movement that is winning: Youth Organizers

Read more via @USCAN in @MotherJones:
https://t.co/B6LZcA9EOe

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The U.S. is on a path to “unlock” Alaska’s resource potential, but at what cost?

In our recent article, we examine why protecting this region matters: https://t.co/nZWO9juTFF

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Today, May 15th, is Endangered Species Day, and some of the most critically endangered animals on Earth need you to speak up right now.

Take action today to protect endangered species: https://t.co/wD8ngELcpD

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Today’s simple truth: our oceans are warming.

We should all be able to agree on that.

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Our first week with the Stanback Fellows is officially in the books!

Drop a comment to wish our new Fellows good luck!

#RCCFellows #StanbackFellows #EnvironmentalPolicy

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Is it Wednesday already? It must be time for #BirdOfTheWeek!

This week, we’re featuring the Tundra Swan, a native North American swan known for its long migrations and striking white plumage.

Learn more: https://t.co/oKufeVtnxy

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Direct, person-to-person outreach remains one of the most impactful ways to foster understanding and encourage civic participation.

Explore our latest advocacy guide: https://t.co/KPBLRm7d3R

#RCCVotes #CivicParticipation #GetOutTheVote

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A new exhibit at Yale University will highlight the enduring impact of Rachel Carson on science, public policy, and environmental advocacy.

More via @finebooks: https://t.co/AFXnKmKU0N