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It is time to elect new leaders for the Alabama Chapter of the Sierra Club. Every Chapter of the Sierra Club has an Executive Committee to provide guidance and leadership. The Alabama Chapter Executive Committee consists of 8 elected members (4 of...

Alabama Sierra Club Annual Award Winners

Oct 13-15. Annual Retreat. Explore, Enjoy, Protect… on 440 acres at the beautiful Living River Center on the Cahaba River. The focus will be on outings with experienced guides, hands-on learning, and exploring the beauty of the river and surrounding...

Please join us for the fall Alabama Recreational Trails Leadership Workshop at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham on October 26!

Alabama Power recently released Plant Barry’s coal ash pond Inundation Maps detailing areas, including parts of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, which would be covered with toxic coal ash if a dam failure were to occur. The maps are part of Alabama Power’s...

In addition to the seven permits that were part of the dispute in early 2017, all sewage plant permits in Alabama will incorporate these revised regulations as they come up for renewal over the next five years. That update represents an important...

Peggie Griffin received the Special Service Award in Washington, D.C. last month. The Award was presented by Loren Blackford, the reigning president of Sierra Club.

Shelby County and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) are proposing to expand Cahaba Beach Road from Highway 280 to Sicard Hollow Road. They will offer a Public Involvement Meeting where they present their alternatives for the location...

Invasive taro is a deadly danger to Cahaba lilies. Our staff and partners are working in the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge working to eradicate the plants from lily habitat.

In 2016, outdoor recreation supported a $156 billion industry in the US! When public lands are accessible, they provide an outlet for this recreation that bolsters our economy and communities in addition to preserving our natural resources.