Sierra Club's Statement to Governor Scott on Florida Algae Crisis
July 14, 2016
The Scott Administration has failed to acquire Everglades Agricultural Area land, despite repeated ecological collapses in our estuaries from Lake Okeechobee pollution and insufficient flows of freshwater.
Speak Up for BP Oil Disaster Funds for PSTA's New Electric Buses!
July 11, 2016
Tuesday night the Pinellas County Commission will listen to residents speaking in support of proposals for how to spend the county's $7 million in BP oil disaster funds.
Florida Wildlife Commission Decides No Black Bear Hunt in 2016
June 23, 2016
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners rejected the recommendation by FWC staff to hold a modified hunt this year, postponing the black bear hunt until 2017.
Pinellas Moves Forward to Add New Zero Emission Electric Buses to Fleet
June 22, 2016
Take the Pinellas County BP survey and ask for funding for electric bus charging infrastructure.
Tell PSTA: Start the Switch to Clean, Quiet Zero Emission Electric Buses
June 21, 2016
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority votes Wednesday, June 22, on whether to buy new diesel buses or new zero emission electric buses.
It's Time to Buy All-Electric Buses in Miami-Dade County
May 25, 2016
Mayor Carlos Gimenez has committed to introducing electric buses into Miami-Dade's fleet.
People Create Human Sun at Suncoast Sierra Hands Across the Sand Event
May 24, 2016
Elected officials joined hundreds of Floridians, community leaders, and environmental organizations to oppose offshore oil drilling and call for a transition to 100% renewable energy.
Sierra Club Opposes Plan to Develop 45,000 Acres of Panther Habitat
April 26, 2016
Sierra Club Florida submitted comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing strong opposition to the proposed Eastern Collier Habitat Conservation Plan.
Senator Bill Nelson Says Don't Downlist the Manatee
April 26, 2016
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson called on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to halt the proposed downlisting of the West Indian Manatee from endangered to threatened.
Hundreds of USF Students, Pinellas County Residents Demo All-Electric Buses
April 25, 2016
Hundreds of residents and students got their first ride on a zero emission electric bus on Earth Day, experiencing firsthand what is rapidly becoming the cleanest, most effective public transit vehicle.