Maryland Chapter

 Legislative Session 2025  

ExCom Election Results

Congratulations to the winners of the Maryland Chapter's Executive Committee election - Randy Lyon, Carlo Sanchez and Louise Taylor. See the complete results here, including the Local Group elections. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Biden Administration Approves Tenth Offshore Wind Project Off Coast of Maryland

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On September 5th, 2024 the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Record of Decision on US Wind’s Construction and Operations Plan for an offshore wind project in Maryland, marking the Biden administration’s final approval for this project. This is the nation’s tenth approved offshore wind project. Read our press release here

 

Introducing New Field Organizer Zoe Layton

Please join us in welcoming Zoe Layton, our new Field Organizer for the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter!

Seeking Chapter Treasurer and Outings Chair Candidates

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We are looking for candidates for secretary and outings chair on the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter Executive Committee. See more details on eligibility and the positions here.   
 

Stop I-495 & I-270 Expansion 

Contribute to the Smart Growth Defense Fund to take a stand against Maryland's plans to expand I-495 & I-270 with private toll lanes! Together we can protect our environment and communities from a harmful highway project that would increase greenhouse gas emissions, worsen sprawl, and deepen inequities. Read about our recent legal action and past legal and technical commentsIn March 2024, the judge for the Beltway/I-270 toll lanes case issued a 68-page decision ruling in favor of the agencies. Sierra Club, National Trust, and NRDC filed an appeal in May 2024.

Take Action!

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Ask your elected officials to tackle climate change, strengthen and electrify public transit, promote zero waste, and protect natural places and wildlife. Personalize a petition to your elected officials to show them why you care about these issues in just one click!


Want to show your Sierra Club Maryland Chapter pride? 
Shop at a local Maryland print shop for Sierra Club Maryland branded gear like t-shirts, sweatshirts and kids' sizes too!  Share with friends & family & support the club you love. 
https://stores.inksoft.com/sierra_club/shop/home

Upcoming Events 

The Sierra Club calendar is updated daily with virtual webinars, calls, and online accessible events. Most Sierra Club events remain virtual but we are beginning some small in-person events and outings with specific safety protocols.  Full calendar here.

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