Local groups and local contacts are the heart of RTNA. While RTNA as a whole works to coordinate and build a continental direct action movement for climate justice, it really comes down to local groups taking action. Whether it’s organizing a community bike shop, blockading a gas station, or fighting a new coal plant, it’s up to all of us taking action in our own communities to bring down the fossil fuel juggernaut.

RTNA is built on the principles of decentralized organizing. As a local contact or affiliate group, you get plugged into climate related projects and campaigns that are happening across North America while maintaining full autonomy in what your group chooses to do. There is no central command barking orders at you, nor any membership cards or monthly dues (though we gladly accept donations). All we ask for is a deep commitment to fighting climate change, that you keep in touch with us about your projects, and that you agree to our guiding principles.

If there is an RTNA contact in your area, we encourage you to get involved in their efforts. If not, you might consider affiliating with RTNA yourself. If you are part of an existing group that would like to join the Rising Tide network, whether you choose to operate under the Rising Tide banner or use a different name, we would love to hear about what you’re up to and how we can work together.

We maintain an email list that connects our local contacts from Mexico City to Ontario, Sonora to Maine. Our local contacts also share a lot of resources, such as:

• Free copies of an extensive list of publications on Climate Justice issues.
• Access to our media contacts and grant writing databases.
• Use of our fiscal sponsor to receive tax-deductible donations and grants.
• Participation in merchandise orders for fundraising, and bulk orders of books, pamphlets, etc.
• Support from our 4 main working groups. This means participation in our Climate Convergences, access to the educational resources developed by our Educational and False Solutions working groups, and trainings from our Action Campaign.
• Access to our website for posting your news and information, and @RisingTideNorthAmerica.org email addresses.
• Mentoring support from each other. This network includes a lot of experienced action organizers, media trainers, fundraisers, researchers, web-geeks, etc.!

Are you interested in being a local contact email us local[-AT-]RisingTideNorthAmerica[-DOT-]org