About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is the most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. We amplify the power of our millions of members and supporters to defend everyone’s right to a healthy world.
DonateSierra Club Announces New Executive Director
It is with great excitement that I write to you, as President of the Sierra Club, to share the news that the Board of Directors just voted unanimously in support of Ben Jealous, an experienced civil rights leader, community organizer, coalition builder, and social justice activist, to be our new Executive Director.
Read more from Ramón Cruz | Read more about Ben JealousMission Statement
- To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth;
- To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources;
- To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.
2030 Strategic Vision
The 2030 Strategic Framework provides a vision for the world Sierra Club wants to conserve, protect, and create. This vision is firmly rooted in our Core Values of anti-racism, balance, collaboration, justice, and transformation.
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11M
Americans living with polluted air
The Challenge
Today, there are serious challenges ahead: a warming climate, unprecedented levels of pollution, and powerful special interests undermining basic protections. There’s no time to waste in coming together for new solutions—which is why the Sierra Club is bringing people together to build the most powerful and effective environmental movement the world has ever seen.
4,500
3M+
petition signatures
How We Do It
We’ve built a national community of volunteers, advocates, and grassroots activists who show up when and where it counts. From securing protection for 439 parks and monuments, to winning passage of the Clean Air and Endangered Species Acts, to putting over 281 coal plants on the path to replacement with clean energy, to securing the right of every kid in America to visit a national park, we have an unmatched record of success and impact.
#KeepItInTheGround DC Rally, May 2016
A Diverse Coalition
We work with other partner organizations, nonprofits, and campaigns to build a diverse, inclusive movement that represents today’s American public. We know that environmental issues can’t be separated from social justice—because we all breathe the same air and share the same land. The Sierra Club also works with and supports companies that know strong values are a part of smart business.
Over 7,500 trained volunteers lead Sierra Club outings across the country and abroad each year.
John Muir at Kings River, 1902
Our Roots
The Sierra Club's first members, including John Muir, were originally focused on the conservation of California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Since then, the Sierra Club has evolved into an organization that works to advance climate solutions and ensure everyone has access to clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment.
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Our Leadership
The Sierra Club's Board of Directors is elected to serve the membership in deciding policy, conducting governance, and keeping the Club effective in pursuing our key mission to explore, enjoy and protect the planet.
Board of Directors
As the Club's highest governing body, the all volunteer Board of Directors consists of 15 members, five of whom stand for election every year.
Meet the BoardBenjamin Todd "Ben" Jealous was named the seventh executive director of the Sierra Club in November 2022.
Executive Director
Ben Jealous is an experienced civil rights leader, community organizer, coalition builder, and social justice activist,
Meet Ben JealousExecutive Team
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Since 1892
10M+
acres of wilderness protected
382
coal plants retired
467
parks & monuments established
15K
outings taken per year