POW Calls for Resignation of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin
POW’s Purpose
Protect Our Winters (POW) turns outdoor passion into climate action. We unite millions of athletes, brands, and outdoor enthusiasts into the bipartisan voting bloc known as the Outdoor State™ to push for clean air, water, and a healthy planet. From helping pass the largest climate bill in U.S. history to defending public lands, we drive political will and highlight the science and economic upside of climate progress.
What We Can Accomplish Together
None of the work POW does is possible without the help of the Outdoor State™, the 181 million people who love the outdoors. Here’s how we can make an impact together.
Tell Stories to Inspire Change
Oscar worthy? We think so. Each year we support 5-10 films led by and starring our athletes that approach important, uncomfortable topics like imperfect advocacy and finding common ground. Check out our Alliance & Adventure Advocacy Grants page for our recent projects.
Educate & Train on Climate
Climate impact is technical and complex, but we make it approachable through 300+ trainings every year and we create resources for the Outdoor State on how to take action like The Climate Advocates Guidebook.
Amplify Our Voices Globally
Our athletes represent POW and inspire action on global stages. From Capitol Hill and the United Nations, to the Olympics—check out our blog to read stories about where our Alliance has shown up for POW.
Protect Public Lands
Keep yer mitts off our lands. We’re protecting public lands from fossil fuel and mineral development, safeguarding rivers, canyons, and mountains from Grand Staircase-Escalante to Alaska’s Arctic. Check out our campaigns page to learn more.
Federal Defense
At a moment when clean air, clean water, and a livable planet are under attack, we’re holding the line.
From defending the Endangerment Finding to protecting critical clean energy tax credits, we’re fighting to safeguard the policies that shape our collective future. Head to our campaigns page to see where we’re showing up, and how you can too.
Stoke The Vote
In 2024 we redefined Get Out The Vote by meeting the Outdoor State on rides, runs, at mountain film festivals, and on Strava, reaching 7.5 million people across the Outdoor State. It wasn’t enough to turn the tide this time, with only 7% of eligible Americans voting for climate. But the good news? We see that as an opportunity. We’ll be doubling down our efforts for the 2026 midterm election. Stay tuned for more info.
Connect With Our Alliance
Our not-so-secret sauce? Meet the POW Alliance! A community of athletes, scientists, artists and brands. This dream team connects POW to the Outdoor State™, igniting a global movement where passion meets advocacy.
Building POWer
We start with what we love—getting outside together. As we connect, we learn about climate and take action on state and local projects. This builds numbers and results to organize for power. This power influences policymakers to do more on climate. If you’re with us, the Outdoor State rides at dawn.
