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Call for Volunteers to Support Sierra Club's 2021 Legislative Advocacy
July 21, 2020
The Maryland Chapter is looking for volunteers interested in playing key roles on our team of volunteers and staff who organize and manage our lobbying before the Maryland General Assembly. This is a great opportunity to participate and contribute...
Environmental Leaders Participate in Rep. Trone’s Panel Discussion on Climate Change
July 17, 2020
Maryland Sierra Club participated in a Discussion on Confronting the Climate Crisis with US Congressman David Trone and special guest Rep.Kathy Castor (FL-14), Chairwoman of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. Other panelists were...
Advocates Alarmed at 18,000 Page Environmental Impact Statement on Gov. Hogan’s I-495 and I-270 Widening Plan
July 10, 2020
Today, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released an 18,000 page Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on Gov. Hogan’s plans to expand I-495 and I-...
Birding while Black
July 2, 2020
I found the situation of watching Amy Cooper make a false 9-1-1 call a mix of frustrating, frightening, sad, and scary. This person decided to use her power, her whiteness in this moment to intimidate Christian Cooper. What brings about those...
Press Release: 44 Organizations Join the Call for More Time for Public Comment
July 2, 2020
The undersigned organizations therefore request that the Agencies provide at least 120 days for public comment on the DEIS. This amount of time is necessary with increased uncertainty over the ability to re-open safely in a way that will allow the...
Voting By Mail Reviewed
June 27, 2020
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the April 28 special election for the 7th Congressional district and the June 2 primary election were conducted mostly by mail. While some problems arose, most importantly failure to deliver mailed ballots on time...
Juneteenth 2020 – In honor of Black Lives Matter.
June 26, 2020
We all must come together and stand in solidarity to honor and respect the sacrifices of the black community that opened the doors for many others. We must break free of the shackles of racism and recognize that our success lies in the success of...
Coal Plants Pollute Marylands Waterways
June 22, 2020
Toxic coal ash pollution from the GenOn and Talen power Plants are a threat to Maryland families and communities. Coal ash wastewater contains health-harming and ecologically destructive selenium, arsenic, mercury, nitrogen, and other compounds....
Fighting for Racial Justice and Observing Juneteenth
June 17, 2020
The Sierra Club Maryland Chapter stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. Sierra Club's mission is to provide opportunities for all people to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet. That mission can never be achieved when some members of...
Volunteers, special guests help Maryland mark Sierra Club's 128th birthday
June 15, 2020
On June 11, Maryland marked 128 years of Sierra Club with staff, volunteers, and special guests, including Sierra Club's executive director, new board President, and two Maryland state delegates. Highlighting Sierra Club's ability to give people a...