Our MISSION

SPRING AFTER WINTER is interested in the complexity of challenges facing our society and seeks to direct critical attention to solutions that consider equity, ecosystem health, and economic justice. As a field we must nimbly respond to critical issues as they evolve over time. To adapt quickly we need strong coalitions within sectors, established cross-issue partnerships, and sustained public education. By supporting strategic campaign coordination across key issues and goals, we commit to building a society strong enough to weather the changes to come.

In order to achieve intersectional goals, campaign and policy solutions must be grounded in an understanding of priorities across sectors and an openness to the needs and lived experiences of diverse communities. Asking for essential feedback from experts, advocates, and community members builds better policies and practices like participatory research and decision-making, inclusive evaluation, and grassroots engagement strengthen our work. Wise leaders consider how strategic policy and campaign solutions improve the lives and health of people and ecosystems beyond their intended scale and scope. By seeking the wisdom of communities and promoting communication between policy makers, advocates across issues, and the general public, we fight for a safe and healthy future together.