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Charlie Weaver, a big man with an even bigger heart, passed away peacefully at home in Kalkaska on January 25. Charlie lived a life of passion for Michigan’s extraordinary natural resources, guiding anglers on outstanding rivers for a...

In its latest attempt to grab more of the woods and waters of the northern Lower Peninsula, the Michigan National Guard has proposed changes to its allowed airspace that would open up hundreds of square miles of forest land to training fighter...

As the Legislative session comes to a close, the Michigan Chapter is proud of its legislative progress in 2022. Over the course of the session, Sierra Club tracked over 245 bills in the Michigan legislature. Below are the top initiatives the...

Bird watching, or birding, is a rewarding experience that combines the enjoyment of the outdoors with the thrill of learning to identify birds by sight or by their calls. This avocation can be pursued anywhere from dense urban areas to remote...

By Carol Graham-Barnes In my computer travels late last September, I came upon two sentiments: "A giant who walked among us has passed" and "Dave". I immediately knew it must be Dave Foreman! I searched for several minutes only to find more...

The environmental law firm, Earthjustice, released a report entitled, “Poisonous Coverup: The Widespread Failure of the Power Industry to Clean Up Coal Ash Dumps”. Coal ash is the toxic waste left after burning coal to make electricity and is...

Sierra Club and partners attended The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15) in Montreal to mobilize efforts against Enbridge's Line 5 fossil-fuel pipelines and the company's threat to biodiversity, climate and human health....

Donors like you help keep the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter strong and successful. Year-end support is critical in the fight to protect and preserve the Great Lakes State.  There are many ways to support the work of Sierra Club in Michigan...

Thoughtful gift giving with an eye toward environmentally sustainable choices is a great option this holiday season, even at the last minute. Here are a few suggestions to consider finding at local markets, craft fairs, nearby farm stands or even on...

  DTE Monroe Plant. Photo by Analicia Hazelby, AMH Creative, LLC. For those who care about clean energy and climate justice in Michigan, 2022 was filled with meaningful progress. As a direct result of Sierra Club’s legal...