“When the government undertakes or approves a major project such as a dam or highway project, it must make sure the project's impacts, environmental and otherwise, are considered. In many cases, NEPA gives the public its only opportunity to be heard about the project's impact on their community.”

American environmental activist

Frances G. Beinecke is an American environmental activist. She served as president of the Natural Resources Defense Council from 2006 to 2015. She is known for her work leading one of the best known environmental advocacy organizations in the United States. Her public voice is tied to conservation, environmental protection, and policy efforts aimed at defending natural resources.