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Maryland Is Losing Our Most Important Forests
November 29, 2017
On Thursday, November 16, we hosted a webinar with Elaine Lutz of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to describe the latest research and necessary updates required of the 1991 Forest Conservation Act for the next legislative session.
Environment wins big in Maryland elections
November 8, 2017
BLOG POST ON ELECTION DAY Big environmental wins in Annapolis, Frederick, and the state of Virginia. But, we are just getting started. Yesterday voters in the city of Annapolis, city of Frederick, and the whole Commonwealth of...
The Sierra Club Endorsement for Mayor and City Council of Annapolis
October 23, 2017
The results of the Primary Election provided the Group with two worthy contenders for
its endorsement for Mayor- Mr. Gavin Buckley ,the Democratic nominee and the present
Republican Mayor Mike Pantelides.
Here’s to a successful Jamboree!
October 20, 2017
Thank you to all who attended this year’s Jamboree. Over 150 Sierra Club members, activists, friends, and families came together to enjoy a weekend of fun filled activities!
350+ Maryland & West Virginia Activists Unite to Oppose the Potomac Pipeline!
October 18, 2017
On Saturday, October 14, over 350 concerned West Virginia and Maryland residents joined hands over a key Potomac River bridge to send a powerful message urging Governor Hogan to stop TransCanada from building a fracked-gas pipeline underneath the...
Maryland Sierra Club announces more than 50 General Assembly endorsements for 2018 elections
October 11, 2017
For Immediate Release: Maryland Sierra Club announces more than 50 General Assembly endorsements for 2018 electionsTuesday October 10, 2017Contact: Josh TulkinCell: 650-722-3171College Park. This morning the Maryland...
Climate Action Updates in Maryland - RGGI Progress (Finally!)
September 25, 2017
Today state officials, climate advocates, and private sector stakeholders gathered in Baltimore to discuss the proposed updates to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - a plan that will result in an additional 30% reduction in dangerous climate...
Sierra Club announces endorsements in Annapolis and Frederick primary elections
September 7, 2017
The Maryland Sierra Club is excited to announce it's endorsements for candidates in the cities of Frederick and Annapolis, both of which will hold their primaries in September, 2017. The City of Frederick will hold it's primary on...
A dangerous natural-gas compressor station in Charles County!
August 21, 2017
Speak out at the Public Hearing! Tuesday September 12 7:00 pm
Dominion, the company that pipes fracked gas through Maryland, needs a zoning Special Exception to build a dangerous gas compressor station on Barry’s Hill Rd. None of the gas would...
Marylanders Hike for Coal Free Water
August 17, 2017
On Sunday, August 13th the Maryland Sierra Club hosted a hike in Maxwell Hall Park, located in Hughesville. Under a beautiful sunny sky, the group of 26 volunteers, staff, interns, and even a few children, began a lovely hike through the park to a...