Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018 Fact Sheet
August 30, 2018
The DC Council is considering the Clean Energy DC Act of 2018, which would require DC to transition to electricity from 100% renewable sources by 2032 and institute other policies to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from DC.
Sierra Club Testimony on the DC Water Consumer Protection Amendment Act of 2018
July 23, 2018
I am Larry Martin, today representing the DC Chapter of the Sierra Club as chair of the Clean Water Committee. The Sierra Club is the nation’s oldest and largest environmental advocacy group. We have more than 3,000 active, dues-paying members here...
Sierra Club DC Chapter's Quarterly Newsletter- July 2018
July 23, 2018
On July 9th the DC Chapter sent out its newsletter to members and supporters. Take a look here!
Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Contribute to Climate Change & Harm Public Health
July 2, 2018
The Sierra Club testified before the DC Council in support of legislation to outlaw gas-powered leaf blower.
Sierra Club Comments on the Anacostia River Sediment Project
May 16, 2018
The Sierra Club submitted comments on the Anacostia River Sediment Project (ARSP), which is evaluating contamination in the Anacostia River, the associated health and ecological risks and appropriate methods for river cleanup.
Sierra Club's Testimony for the DDOT Budget
April 12, 2018
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Department of Transportation's fiscal year 2019 capital and operating budget, as recently proposed by the Mayor.I offer these comments on behalf of the District of Columbia Chapter of the Sierra Club...
Letter to Chairman Mendelson on the Solar Expansion for Cooperative Associations Act
April 10, 2018
As the Council considers the Solar Expansion for Cooperative Associations Act of 2018 (B22-229), to lift barriers to solar installation, reduce global warming pollution, and create more local solar jobs, we urge you to support the ability of DC...
Sierra Club's Testimony for the DOEE Budget
April 4, 2018
We offer these comments on behalf of the Washington DC Chapter of the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club is the nation’s oldest and largest environmental advocacy group. The DC Chapter is a grassroots organization with 3,500 dues paying members. Our top...
Join us April 7th for a Comedy Show with DC Green Drink and Grassroot Comedy
April 2, 2018
Join us for a stand-up comedy benefit to support Green Drinks DC and the Sierra Club DC chapter! It's on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 7pm and 9:30pm at the Bier Baron Tavern. It's going to be awesome.
DC Earns Gold as a Bike-Friendly City
March 16, 2018
On March 5 the League of American Bicyclists awarded Washington DC gold status for its accomplishments in providing a safe and convenient environment for bicyclists. Perviously the city had been awarded silver status by the League. DC...