Maryland Chapter

 Legislative Session Recap 2024  

Vote for Executive Committee Members

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HAVE YOU VOTED? If you’re a Maryland Sierra Club member, you have until December 6 to choose your state and local leaders.

Learn about the candidates and cast your ballot.

Thank you for voting!

 

Maryland Sierra Club End of Year Celebration 2024

Invite to Maryland Sierra Club's End of Year Celebration on December 15, 1pm to 4pm in Annapolis Maryland. Register by December 9. Celebrate, Activate. Organize.

In light of the election, Sierra Club’s work in Maryland has become even more important. Now is a critical moment to recognize our hard work and victories and come together in community to recommit to taking care of our environment and creating a sustainable future. 

In that spirit, we are excited to invite you to Maryland Sierra Club’s end-of-year celebration. Join us December 15 and celebrate Sierra Club's victories in 2024 and our plans for the coming year! Learn more and get your ticket here.

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 Candidates for 4 Chapter Leadership Positions

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We are looking for candidates for secretary, treasurer, fundraising chair, and online auction coordinator 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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