Cooperative Action Network
Let’s take action
together.
Help us advocate for policies that protect the outdoors, for
everyone
.
Your voice will make a difference—let’s make sure our elected officials hear it.
How to take action
1. Pick a focus area
We advocate for three priorities: climate action, outdoor equity and places we love.
2. Browse active campaigns
Our policy experts break down the issues that affect you and how you can take action.
3. Send your message
Use our email templates to quickly contact all your elected officials at once.
Push for progress in three key areas
Priority action
The E-BIKE Act
A federal tax credit for e-bikes can make carbon-friendly transport more affordable for all.
Learn more & take actionThere's strength in numbers
In 2021, more than 25,000 members of the REI community wrote to Congress urging action on climate, equity and conservation, helping to pass two historic bills.
POTUS signs the REPLANT Act
This fall—thanks to you!—Congress passed this historic bipartisan legislation to heal our national forests and harness their power to combat climate change. President Biden swiftly signed the bill into law.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program passed as part of the bipartisan infrastructure package. This program will invest in better trails to run, bike and stroll on in communities nationwide.
Every letter helps your elected officials to take notice.
We've helped deliver over 140,000 letters so far!
“The new REI Cooperative Action Network will amplify support for policies like the bipartisan REPLANT Act to catch up & keep up with reforesting America’s national forests.”
— Jad Daley, President of American Forests
“I’m so impressed that a company this size would dedicate an entire team to advocate for policies that support life outdoors. The reason I applied to work at REI is the Cooperative Action Network. I am very proud to be a part of a company that takes action on their words.”
— M’Lisa Marks, REI Employee
“REI’s Cooperative Action Network has supercharged the efforts to protect the places where we play. With more people than ever getting outside, REI is helping make voters' voices heard to ramp up efforts to conserve more public lands and waters.”
— Adam Cramer, CEO Outdoor Alliance
Stay connected with the Cooperative Action Network’s efforts
We’ll keep you posted on our collective wins and new ways to take action.
