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Some of the oldest rocks in Kansas were mined for coal in the twentieth century. Some of those areas are now publicly owned, with camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing opportunities. 

By Elaine Giessel, Chair, Sierra Club Kansas Chapter The Kansas Sierra Club has been involved in the past with a community advisory group to the U.S. Army on the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant (SFAAP). Known as a Restoration...

On June 2, 2023, the Kansas Supreme Court reinstated the district court judgment won by Sierra Club in 2019, paving the way for future challenges to Hog CAFO permits.

Applications for the executive committees of the chapter and our 5 groups will be accepted from July 5, 2023 through August 22, 2023. Find our more about us and our work on our website. See what the application looks like too.

Photo Courtesy of Baker University, Baker Wetlands at Sunset By Elaine Giessel, Sierra Club Kansas Chapter Chair On May 25th, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Sackett v. EPA that narrowed the definition of...

Because of the drought, the number of acres burned in 2023 was down 37% from the historical average. KDHE air quality reporting does not reflect air pollution exposure to Manhattan residents from intense smoke plumes seen in April 2023 because there...

  In the far northwestern corner of Kansas is a little known area called the Arikaree Breaks, a finalist for the Eight Wonders of Kansas. These arid "badlands" were formed from the erosion of soft glacial sediments into deep...

Mixed results on key bills with environmental impact. Sierra Club's legislative proposals didn't advance but we'll push for hearings next year.

Kansas is not taking advantage of federal funds for changes to coal-fired power plants and Evergy's Lawrence Power Plant should be closed as soon as possible. Join Sierra Club, sign up for our email updates and write a letter to the Lawrence Times...

Latest reporting tells us why we got our Christmas surprise from TC Energy - their worst pipeline disaster ever.  Take your pick for causation: carelessness, incompetence, cutting corners...