WHY WE GIVE.

Nate Hausman & Christine Hertz Hausman

Montpelier, Vermont | Donors since 2014

Vermont natives Nate and Christine have a strong sense of place and belonging--especially in nature. They spend much of their time outdoors hiking, paddling, and enjoying all of Vermont's natural beauty.

Today they share that passion with their daughter, Marie. "We love to see her interactions with nature and want to be sure she can always live and play in a clean environment."

In 2010, Nate was a legal intern at CLF working alongside our advocates to challenge the polluting Vermont Yankee power plant. He experienced firsthand the importance of CLF's legal capacity and local roots in making real systemic change in Vermont and New England.

As an educator, Christine has a focus on the future and is always thinking about how we can leave the world a better place for future generations. "Knowing that we are in a place of privilege, we want to use that in a way that ensures smart growth...