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July 9, 2020
Photography plays a big part in our understanding and love of the natural world. Focal Points Magazine is the creative expression of this corollary. This digital magazine is created monthly from photography provided by members of the Sierra Club...
Stop the Poseidon Desalination Plant in Huntington Beach
July 2, 2020
As Sierra Club members we have all become familiar with zombie development projects that never seem to die, and that we need to stop. One of the longest-running of these projects is the proposed Poseidon Huntington Beach desalination plant....
Meet the Angeles Chapter Environmental Justice Committee
July 2, 2020
A lot of people have been wondering why the Sierra Club is supporting social justice issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement. I’ve read social media posts criticizing the Club for straying away from its core values and mission....
Civics During COVID-19
July 2, 2020
How can you still impact environmental issues and exercise civic responsibilities
One impact of COVID19 and social distancing is that many political and civic forums formerly open to the public are now closed to physical presence....
Motivations to Contribute - Mackenzie P. - a UCLA Student
July 2, 2020
The Sierra Club's values of explore, enjoy and protect the environment can be embraced by volunteers and members of all ages. Motivations to Contribute is a new series oriented towards understanding our volunteers and members both for...
Building Bridges to the Outdoors
July 2, 2020
Sierra Club outings leader Bill Vanderberg has been leading youth wilderness programs for over 20 years. His program Building Bridges to the Outdoors (BBTO) provides immersive nature experiences for local high schoolers in Los Angeles. I sat...
What's Happened to California's Plastic Bag Ban During the Pandemic?
July 1, 2020
Maybe you have noticed the resurgence of single-use plastic bags in LA and Orange Counties. If not, it is important to start paying attention.
One unexpected impact of COVID-19 has been time travel, we were brought back to 2012...
Introducing the Wildland Urban Wildfire Committee
July 1, 2020
Updated March 15, 2021
Sierra Club California Wildfire Policy - Sierra Club California supports policies that prohibit new building in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, consistent with established Sierra Club national urban...
Adams’ Pack Station Under New Ownership
July 1, 2020
Maggie Moran is the newest owner of Adams Pack Station. The Pack Station has been operating since 1936 and remains today a working pack station operating much as it would have these past 84 years, ferrying freight by pack animal to and from...
From the Director’s Desk for July
July 1, 2020
This is the monthly column 'From the Directors Desk', a roundup of the Director’s big areas of work in the chapter and stories of the mountains.
This past month was difficult and uncomfortable; I’m not going to lie...