The National Forum
Past National Forums
2026 National Forum
NEC hosted its annual National Forum in Chicago, Illinois, from Thursday, July 23, to Saturday, July 25, 2026. The gathering brought together over 200 legislators from 44 states and territories.
2025 National Forum
From July 31 to August 2, more than 170 legislators from 40 states and territories convened in Boston for NEC’s annual National Forum. The event brought together lawmakers and experts from across the environmental policy spectrum to explore how states can lead on climate, energy, conservation, and environmental health, especially as federal support continues to erode.
2024 National Forum
State legislators from across the country convened for two days at NEC’s 2024 National Forum to network, learn about trending environmental topics, and collaborate on policy solutions for a healthier planet and people.
2023 National Forum
2022 National Forum
2020 National Forum
2019 National Forum
2018 National Forum
What Members Say
“The information sharing and expertise that NEC provides about proposals and actions taken by other states has been invaluable. Not only has NEC been helpful in connecting like-minded legislators, the identification of multiple strategies and example programs gave me a tool kit to choose from in crafting our approach in Oregon. If NEC were not here to make those connections, I’m not sure we could have done that on our own.”
Representative Ken Helm
Oregon
“With NEC’s support, we were able to assemble a terrific group of organizations, advocates, and scientists from across the political spectrum to work on legislation that would authorize a study of existing corridors, identifying their owners, condition, and need for maintenance, as well as where additional corridors were needed. Together, we approached corridors from the collective perspective of wanting to protect Pennsylvania’s rich natural environment in a holistic manner.”
Representative Mary Jo Daley
Pennsylvania
“I learned about wildlife corridors at the 2018 NEC Forum and was interested in the concept for Virginia. NEC provided useful information on other states’ bills and options for action.”
Senator Dave Marsden
Virginia
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