YDA Environmental Caucus

02/18/2026

Wisconsin: Council Chair Michelle Deatrick is looking forward to joining Milwaukee-area College Dems today February 18th for a listening and organizing event, discussing how to win on climate and the Council's work, and learning about local environmental issues.

We are thrilled to announce that Council Youth Engagement Director Paul Presendieu, who also serves as Chair of the YDA Environmental Caucus, will be attending!


RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/wisdems/event/900424/

01/30/2026

We, the Young Democrats of America National Environmental Caucus are proud to announce that during our Winter Quarterly Executive Board Meeting, we unanimously voted to endorse Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate.

Lieutenant Governor Flanagan has been a steadfast ally of Young Democrats and our Environmental Caucus, championing climate action, environmental justice, and youth leadership at every level of government.

In 2024, she supported our Youth Climate Voters Phone Bank, a national effort mobilizing young voters in partnership with Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign and Bill Nye the Science Guy, underscoring her commitment to science-based policy and civic engagement.

We are excited to stand with a candidate who understands that the climate crisis is not a future threat, it’s a present responsibility. Young voters are ready, and we’re organizing to win in 2026 through Climate Candidates like Peggy.

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01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather, Governor Beshear is closing all Executive Branch state office buildings Monday, January 26, 2026. Executive Branch agencies will continue to provide services to the citizens of the Commonwealth; therefore, essential employees designated for mandatory operations and those able to work remotely should continue to report for work.

Additionally, Governor Beshear encourages everyone to stay off the roads, stay warm, and check on at least one of your neighbors.

12/15/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: 📣 We are proud to partner with the DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council, and our sister affiliates within College Democrats of America & High School Democrats of America to unveil our historical Environmental Caucus Membership Transition Pipeline.

As the threat of climate change increases, so must our efforts to retain our active young leaders committed to climate leadership through the Democratic Party during pivotal transition periods of life.

Please visit our LinkTree to view our Press Release & access our Membership Transition Pipeline ♻️

10/16/2025

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, the Young Democrats of America Environmental Caucus and YDA Hispanic and Latinx Caucus are proud to share a new collaborative project, a database of Hispanic and Latinx-serving environmental organizations across the country!

This resource is meant to strengthen partnerships and promote a culture of allyship in nonpartisan and apolitical spaces for our Hispanic and Latinx communities.

Explore and share the database here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/YDALatinClimate

Together, we’re building a more inclusive, sustainable movement. 💚

09/23/2025

Yesterday, the Environmental Caucus of the Young Democrats of America was proud to submit comments to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on the agency’s reconsideration of the 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards.

We call on the EPA to uphold its legal and moral responsibility to safeguard the environment, public health, and economic stability for future generations.

Our submitted comments could be found in our LinkTree or via tinyurl.com/EPA-EndangermentFinding

09/10/2025

08/31/2025

Congratulations to our Chair Paul Presendieu on his unanimous re-election as Director of Youth Engagement for the DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council 🌎💚

Election news to share! We are very glad to announce that at the Council's Meeting at the Summer DNC in Minneapolis, the Council voted unanimously to re-elect Michelle Regalado Deatrick as Chair and Paul Presendieu as Youth Engagement Director, and to elect Howard Chou - Colorado DNC Member as Vice Chair!

At this pivotal time, with so much at stake for our country, climate, people and planet, we are excited to have this great team leading the Council.

Stay tuned for more soon about the meeting's speakers, panel, incredible volunteers - and our deep gratitude to the dedicated, amazing Officers, Executive Board and Advisory Team members who have served for the last four years🙏

08/12/2025

Celebrating International !

We’re grateful for youth climate leadership from Council Youth Director Paul Presendieu, YDA Environmental Caucus, CDA Environmental Caucus, and High School Democrats of America. Plus youth organizations and leaders globally in our movement.
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/climate-crisis-youth-leadership

03/27/2025

03/24/2025

Women are at the forefront of the fight for climate. 🌍✨ Join us for Women Leading on Climate on Wednesday, March 26th at 8:30 PM ET, featuring:

🔹 Michelle Deatrick – Chair, DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council
🔹 Madelyne Comley – Environmental Caucus Chair, College Democrats of America
🎤 Ciara Hart - Environmental Caucus Vice Chair of Policy, Young Democrats of America

This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the powerful leadership of women in the environmental movement. Don’t miss this inspiring discussion!

📍 Register now via the LinkTree in our bio and submit a question for our program.