Blog posts from around the country
Alabama Chapter
Among the winners, the Mobile Bay Group of the Sierra Club won for Beyond Rivers Partner of the Year. “Much of the work of these individuals and organizations goes largely unrecognized except in our own circles,” Cindy Lowry, executive director of…
Lone Star Chapter
This year’s Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium in Houston drew out over 140 people on March 22. If you weren’t able to make it, no worries - here’s a recap from our Water Resources Program Manager Ruthie Redmond.
Ohio
The deadline to submit comments regarding the trappings of Ohio's Bobcats is March 31st. Follow this link (scroll down to bottom of page) and make comments on provided form.
There are three opportunities to participate in public hearings, the most…
Alabama Chapter
Along with the return of our cherished native plant life, spring has also meant the return of the dreaded invasive taro plant (sometimes called elephant ear) that continues to threaten the Cahaba River, including areas of sensitive Cahaba lily…
Lone Star Chapter
More utilities are beginning to view solar (and wind) resources as good for both their pocketbook and the planet, as more and more citizens demand a local response to climate change.
Maryland Chapter
This week Sierra Club sent a letter urging the House Rules Committee to favorably move HB 1826 out of Committee to receive a public hearing. We now have more than 50 groups signed on to the attached letter making this request.
The bill, from…
Ohio
Sierra Club has submitted comments to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regarding Shell’s proposed Falcon Ethane Pipeline Project. Our members are concerned about the potential for the proposed Project to significantly threaten human health…
Alabama Chapter
Avery Island is one of the highest points of land in flat Louisiana, and home to two of the three ingredients for Tabasco hot sauce: salt and chili peppers. But climate change may be putting that in jeopardy.
Angeles Chapter
Is Earth Day still relevant? Coming up on its 48th anniversary, the day dedicated to celebrate the planet may not seem so relevant as it once was. We're all recycling, right? Here are 10 reasons Earth Day is as important as ever.