named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Birds and Bees Protection Act
Implemented policy to ban neonicotinoid pesticides in New York to protect pollinators, water quality, and public health.
Bottle Bill Modernization
Works to update New York's container deposit law to increase beverage container recycling rates and reduce litter.
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Works to reauthorize and fund Great Lakes protection programs, focusing on water quantity, invasive species, and pollution prevention in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River.
Long Island Sound Protection
Advocates for clean water policies, nitrogen reduction, and habitat protection in the Long Island Sound watershed through federal and state campaigns.
Pharmaceutical Disposal Program
Supports implementation of New York's Drug Take Back Act to provide safe, industry-funded disposal options for unused medications.
Plastic Pollution Reduction
Advocates for bans on single-use plastics and promotes Extended Producer Responsibility legislation to reduce plastic waste and improve recycling infrastructure.
West Valley Nuclear Waste Cleanup
Advocates for full excavation and remediation of the West Valley nuclear waste site to prevent contamination of the Great Lakes watershed.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Environmental advocacy and policy changeAdvocates for environmental protection and public health by advancing and opposing legislation at local, state, regional, and federal levels, with documented successes including the permanent ban on fracking in New York State, bans on plastic bags and Styrofoam packaging, and the passage of the federal microbeads ban. The organization also campaigns for clean water, renewable energy, responsible waste management, and toxic pollution reduction.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Environmental education outreachDevelops and delivers educational programming on climate change and renewable energy to high school students on Long Island, engaging youth in environmental stewardship.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Membership and organizational infrastructureMaintains a membership base of 120,000 individuals and operates offices in four locations across New York State to support its advocacy and educational programs.
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Ocean and Plastic Pollution Research and Reduction 1 activity
- Research and publication on environmental issuesConducts and publishes research on environmental contamination, policy effectiveness, and sustainability, including reports on PFAS contamination in food, solar energy policies on Long Island, and the potential of the NYS Environmental Bond Act to support Long Island Sound.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.57M
Contributions & grants$1.50M95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$76K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.13M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$643K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.10M
Cash$1.27M
Investments$822K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.10M
Liquid reserves22.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- BOB KEELER — DIRECTOR
- E CHRISTOPHER MURRAY ESQ — PRESIDENT
- JOHN H EDWARDS ESQ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- 119th Congress Government — Federal legislative body with which CCE engages to advance or oppose environmental legislation.
- Albany, NY Government — Engages with state-level government in Albany on environmental issues including pollinator protection.
- Bay Park Conveyance Project Partner — Works with local and state partners on the Bay Park Conveyance Project to restore the Western Bays by redirecting treated wastewater discharge.
- Councilmember Iasilli Partner — Collaborated on advancing landmark environmental legislation.
- Environmental Protection Fund Government — Source of annual funding resources that CCE advocates to support New York State farmers.
- Honeywell International Government — Engages with entity responsible for Superfund-led cleanup actions at Onondaga Lake.
- NYLCV Partner — Co-hosts a Lunch & Learn Virtual Educational Series on clean energy for Downstate New York.
- Nuclear Fuel Services Government — Historical operator of the West Valley Nuclear Waste Site, referenced in advocacy context
- Onondaga County Partner — Collaborates on water quality improvement and cleanup efforts for Onondaga Lake.
- Wind Works New York Coalition — Member of a coalition educating Long Island communities on the benefits of renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.
- environmental and public health agencies Government — Engages in ongoing communication with environmental and public health agencies to address key concerns.
- local, state and federal elected officials Government — Ongoing communication with elected officials at multiple levels of government to advance environmental policy.
- other organizations Coalition — Works with other organizations in diverse coalitions to advance shared environmental goals.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Civic Empowerment and Grassroots Mobilizationmethodology: civic_empowermentBy equipping individuals with resources and opportunities for civic participation, the organization amplifies public influence in shaping environmental policy, because engaged citizens produce stronger legitimacy and political pressure for change.
- Ecological Systems Advocacy with Public Engagementmethodology: regional ecosystem advocacyBy focusing on regionally specific ecological systems—such as pollinators, oceans, and agricultural landscapes—and coupling scientific advocacy with public engagement, the organization strengthens environmental outcomes, because localized, ecosystem-based campaigns with community involvement yield durable and contextually appropriate policy change.
- Integrated Public Education and Multi-Level Policy Advocacymethodology: public_education_and_policy_advocacyBy combining public education with coordinated advocacy across federal, state, and regional levels, the organization advances environmental protections, because simultaneous pressure on public understanding and policymaking institutions creates synergistic momentum for reform.