Important breaking news from Sierra Club Florida.
Sierra Club Victory for Coastal Habitat in Manatee County
June 26, 2015
In a victory for the protection of coastal mangrove wetlands, Sierra Club and other groups successfully challenged the Southwest Florida Water Management District issuance of a permit to fill mangroves.
Sierra Club Florida Issues Statements on Bear Hunting to FWC
June 24, 2015
Sierra Club representatives spoke in opposition to opening black bear hunting in Florida.
Sierra Club Comments on Expansion of Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant
June 22, 2015
Sierra Club submitted comments to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Press Advisory: Back for More at SFWMD
May 13, 2015
Residents demand that Governor Rick Scott's appointed water managers purchase 48,600 acres of US Sugar land to restore the Everglades and protect the coasts from pollution.
Ruling by Judge Threatens Silver Springs
May 6, 2015
Despite evidence that Silver Springs would be further degraded from over-pumping and increased nutrient pollution, a judge has recommended approval of a permit for a massive cattle operation.
Dozens of Elected Leaders Ask Governor and Legislature to Purchase Sugar Lands
April 29, 2015
As toxic green algae once again spoiled the St. Lucie River, leaders ratcheted up demands to stop dumping water to the coasts and buy sugar land to send water south to the Everglades instead.
Florida Power & Light Announces Phase-Out of Cedar Bay Coal Plant
March 6, 2015
Sierra Club issued a statement in response to news that Florida Power & Light will acquire and phase out the Cedar Bay coal plant.
Sierra Club Statement on Oil Drilling and Seismic Blasting Off Atlantic Coast
February 24, 2015
The Sierra Club is strongly opposed to the commencement of oil drilling off the U.S. East Coast.
Sierra Club Applauds Gulf Power's New Wind Proposal
February 11, 2015
Gulf Power announced it will seek the Florida Public Service Commission's approval to purchase power from a 180 megawatt wind project in Oklahoma.
Clean Air Victory for Florida as Gulf Power Phases Out Lansing Smith Coal-Fired Units
February 6, 2015
Sierra Club and hundreds of local citizens have urged Gulf Power to phase out coal in Florida's panhandle to protect clean air and public health.