Sierra Club Florida News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the resignation of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton, and the appointment of Alexis Lambert as his successor.  Florida will now have...

MIAMI, Fla. - Today, the Sierra Club Florida Chapter announced its full support and endorsement of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for her U.S. Senate race to defeat U.S. Senator Rick Scott.  Sierra Club Florida Political Committee Chair Kristine...

Join us as we gather around the state on Tuesday, August 27 to fight FDEP’s proposal to develop nine of our state parks!

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Sierra Club Florida sent a letter to Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. urging him to reinstate climate change education in Florida’s school curriculums. In July, education officials directed...

As a student of history, I am recently reminded of the Robber barons of the 19th century and early 20th century who became wealthy after taking unethical steps to create large enterprises, while at the same time distracting or placating the public...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Sierra Club Florida announced it has joined the NoTo2.org political committee, a coalition of nearly 30 environmental organizations dedicated to defeating Amendment 2 – an initiative on the 2024 ballot to enshrine the...

           

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - This week, Duke Energy Florida reached a rate settlement agreement that has been sent to the Florida Public Service Commission for approval, and includes two critical requirements requested by Sierra Club to accelerate Florida’s...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Sierra Club Florida announced it has appointed Jessica Clark Wisdom as the organization’s new development director.    Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Sierra Club, with nearly two...

ATLANTA, TALLAHASSEE — Today, the Sierra Club Georgia and Florida Chapters sent a joint letter calling for Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s assistance in stopping the proposed strip mine near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).  The...