June 2017 Chapter E-Newsletter

Summer is here and Sierrans are busy. Celebrate our victories and meet people around the state fighting the good fight!

Victory: Water Conservation District to Protect Mattawoman Creek Watershed

Thank you to Sierra Club Southern Maryland Group members who spoke up at hearings for the Watershed Conservation District, the Charles County Commissioners voted in favor of protecting the Mattawoman watershed from unbridled development. Read more here and celebrate with us on a kayak trip!

Zack Gerdes, Bonnie Bick & the Southern MD Group

Clean Water Advocate Marian Dombroski gets Sierra Club Prince George's Environmental Award

Clean water advocate Marian Dombroski, of Cheverly, is the 2017 recipient of the Prince George's Sierra Club's Walter "Mike" Maloney Environmental Service Award. The award recognizes Dombroski's leadership in engaging communities along the Anacostia River and its tributaries on clean water issues. Read more and about what the Prince George's group is up to here.

Martha Ainsworth, Prince George's Sierra Club Group Chair

National Pollinators Week

National Pollinators Week was from June 19 - 26. Even though the official celebration may be over, you can help pollinators in your area by signing our pesticide-free yards pledge!

Zack Gerdes, Ling Tan, and the Pesticide Free Yard Campaign.

Baltimore City Climate Resolution Passes Unanimously!

This month, the Baltimore City Council unanimously passed a resolution in solidarity with the Paris climate agreement and advancing further to a goal of 100% clean energy! Major shout-out to the Baltimore People's Climate Movement!

Seth Bush, David Smedick and the Energy Team

In Sheep's Clothing: The New Wolf in Maryland

Tali Kate Maggie on a stewardship outing at Little Paint Branch 5.12.17 - Join us!

Until the 1950's and 60's, spotting a White-tailed Deer in Maryland was an exciting and rare experience. Deer populations were dangerously low due to human expansion and over hunting, as well as the natural predation of coyotes and wolves. As a result, hunting regulations were implemented and deer were reintroduced to the area, and the population grew exponentially. Take our Deer Management Survey by Spring Intern Maggie Gutberlet! (Click here)

Marc Imlay and the Natural Places Team

No Pipeline Under our Potomac

Please take one minute right now to tell Governor Larry Hogan to reject the Eastern Panhandle Pipeline Expansion!

There is a proposed fracked gas pipeline that would go from PA to WV through Maryland under the Potomac River and C&O Canal, doing nothing for Maryland while threatening our water quality. Sign our petition to tell Governor Hogan you oppose it's construction!

Zack Gerdes, Jill Clark'Gollub and the Beyond Gas Team

Follow us on Social Media

Social media is important to get our environmental message out. Help us continue to grow our social media following on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram !

Check our calendar
for upcoming hikes & events

For Hikes, Meetings, and Programs click here

Sierra Club Catoctin Group Meeting Thurmont Library Saturday July 1

Sierra Club Catoctin Group John Muir Scholarship

All those concerned about the health of the planet are welcome to attend. Lunch at a local restaurant to follow. To RSVP click here.

2018 Election Kickoff with Jamie Raskin & Brian Frosh Saturday July 15

Brian Frosh and Jamie Raskin election kick off for Sierra Club

RSVP and get your ticket for the Maryland Sierra Club's 2018 Election Kickoff on July 15th, with special guests Congressman Jamie Raskin and Attorney General Brian Frosh.

With the decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, brutal proposed budget cuts for the Chesapeake Bay and elimination of protections for our public lands, Maryland's environmental leadership has never been more important.

Help Sierra Club elect an environmental majority in Maryland in 2018. Because if Donald Trump has taught us anything, it is that elections matter.

Click here to RSVP If you cannot come, please consider a donation to the Maryland Sierra Club PAC. Donations are NOT tax deductible.

Become a Hike Leader with Sierra Club Saturday July 30th

Bring people out to enjoy and explore the great outdoors and to be inspired to protect nature. Become a Sierra Club hike and trip leader! Join us to learn how to lead outings and to educate people about clean water issues.

Getting people outdoors to have fun and connect with nature is important for our health and for the planet. Info & RSVP click here

Save the Date: Jamboree
October 13th Weekend

Mark your calendar October 13-15 for a fun weekend with live music, environmental workshops, and a community of nature loving people!

It's a great chance to get involved in our campaigns to protect our air, water, and natural places. Hear from amazing keynote speakers, participate in grassroots organizing and skills training, and enjoy the outdoors on one of our guided nature hikes.

We are looking for people to join the core team which as started organizing (click for contacts)

And most of all, meet your fellow Sierrans and have a great time at the Sierra Club Maryland's best event of the year!

Save the date

Meet the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter Summer 2017 Interns

Summer 2017 has gotten off to a great start thanks to our wonderful interns! Check out this post to learn more about them and what they're doing to help the Maryland Chapter.

We appreciate and depend on your donations large and small. Thank you so much for all your support for the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter.

Thank you!