apply for the winter 2026 citizens planning academy!

The Citizens Planning Academy is returning early in the new year with a new schedule. Learn more and apply today!

Gus Speth

Strafford, VT

Gus Speth from Orangeburg is an environmental and climate advocate who has been on the staff of the Natural Resources Defense Council and the World Resources Institute. He was President Carter's White House environmental advisor and, most recently, was Dean of the Yale School of the Environment.

Gus Speth

Stay In Touch

Join our monthly email newsletter list to receive important updates, event reminders, and action alerts from Upstate Forever.

Error Message