Maryland Chapter Blog

The Executive Committee of the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club voted on Wednesday to make enactment of the proposed Environmental Human Rights Amendment to the Maryland Constitution a priority for 2022. In doing so, the Chapter joins citizens’...

The Sierra Club profoundly supports the Freedom to Vote Act because at the Sierra Club, we believe that protecting the right to vote, ensuring free and fair elections, and reducing the influence of polluters and big money in politics is important...

Maryland Sierra Club Chapter Coordinator Laurel Imlay speaks at the Save Guilford Woods Rally at the University of Maryland. These are her remarks, followed by a musical video clip of walking in Guilford Wood and links for more information.

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a day for reflection and a day to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans. It is also a day to honor past and present native communities in our regions. On this Indigenous Peoples' Day,...

Watch the film "Age of Consequences" and join us for an exciting panel discussion with special guests Marcus D. King, John O. Rankin Associate Professor of International Affairs, and Adriana Soltero La Valley who is is responsible for the portfolio...

Maryland Sierra Club Joins 44 Groups in Calling for a Longer Comment Period on New I-495/I-270 Toll Lane Environmental Review, Issues Statement. A new document does nothing to change the fact that Governor Hogan’s toll lane plan will have sky high...

This week Mayor Jeffrey Slavin of Somerset, MD became the tenth mayor to sign on to Maryland Sierra Club’s “Maryland Mayors for 100% Clean Energy.” Last month Mayor Dia Costello of Glen Echo, MD was the ninth. They join the ranks of mayors of...

Luca Grifo-Hahn reflects on why environmental protection is important and why he is inspired to be a part of Sierra Club's campaign to add an Environmental Rights Amendment to the Maryland State Constitution

Highlighting youth activism, the panel discussion on "Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution" featured highly motivated Maryland youth involved in the sustainability movement and a guest appearance by Jonathan White, an associate producer of the film.

Maryland Sierra Club is proud to announce the appointment of new Legislative Chair Randy Lyon. He follows Mark Posner, who transitioned out of the role in June 2021 after an outstanding period of service.