Our local Sierra Club Group works with the statewide Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club in addressing the following issues that affect Iowa’s environment. [Note: clicking on these links will take you to the Chapter website.]
Energy and Climate Change
Transitioning from coal and other fossil fuel to renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Waste, Air Pollution, Toxics
Reducing waste, increasing recycling, reducing release of toxins, reducing air pollution
The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club is committed to environmental protection The Chapter applies pressure on political leaders and government decision makers in order to achieve positive changes to protect the environment. Active participation in a democracy ensures our elected officials and decision makers fairly represent the voters and the public interests, not the polluters’ interests. Issues include voter rights, corporations are not people and money is not speech, and policies to protect the environment.
Wildlands, Wild Rivers & Wildlife
The Iowa Chapter supports policies that protect Iowa’s wild lands, wild rivers and wildlife. We vigilantly monitor development proposals that affect significant natural areas.
The Iowa Chapter supports policies that transition toward more sustainable agriculture, including restoring and preserving topsoil.
Water Quality and Quantity
The Iowa Chapter currently is pursuing every opportunity to ensure Iowa complies with the Clean Water Act. Iowa residents expect clean water.
