Maryland Chapter Blog

The latest IPCC scientific findings have been released. Extreme weather events we are already experiencing -- including historic droughts and floods, superstorms, record-breaking wildfires, and unprecedented coastal flooding -- will continue to...

Today the Maryland Board of Public Works voted 2-1 to advance Governor Hogan's proposed luxury toll lane project. Maryland Sierra Club Director Josh Tulkin gave this statement.

Maryland Sierra Club Director issued a statement in response to the July 21, 2021 TPB re-vote: “Last month, the TPB voted on principle when it removed Hogan’s highway boondoggle from its long range plan. Today, the project was reinstated, not...

Local voices have not had much of a platform in this ongoing controversy over Governor Hogan's proposed toll lane expansion. Readers are urged to consider the serious issues raised in these testimonies.

Today Maryland Sierra Club sent a cease and desist letter to Change Maryland for inappropriate and misleading use of Sierra Club’s name. Additionally, Sierra Club wrote to Facebook urging them to tag three ads written by Gov. Larry Hogan and...

In the wake of the Morgantown plant closure announcement and the impending new water pollution permit, the Maryland Department of the Environment is hosting a virtual public information session July 14th at 5:00 pm. Read on to learn more and...

Maryland Sierra Club Chair Rosa Hance participated in an event hosted by the NAACP where special guest, Dr. Meena Brewster, presented on the Breathe Well St. Mary’s program, a unique, comprehensive air quality monitoring and health education...

Every year, Sierra Club volunteers and staff organize to support dozens of bills in Maryland to advance our environmental goals. This work is coordinated by a legislative chair. The Maryland Chapter is seeking an inspired and experienced volunteer...

Juneteenth is as an official Sierra Club holiday. Staff and volunteers are encouraged to honor and reflect on the day, including by participating in events to mark Juneteenth. There are some wonderful Juneteenth events planned in Maryland and...

Today, several groups called on the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) to delay their recently announced June 8th vote on the initial I-495 and I-270 toll lanes expansion plan contract until the Final Environmental Impact Statement is released...