Blog posts from around the country

San Francisco Bay Chapter
In the midst of a pandemic, Contra Costa County is poised to approve an application to drill new oil and gas wells within 1,100 feet of homes in unincorporated Brentwood. Living near oil and gas wells can cause asthma, cancer, respiratory illness,…
Wisconsin Chapter
This past April, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress held its spring hearing entirely online for the first time ever. Wisconsinites still came out in force to voice their opinions on our environmental future. All of our introduced resolutions passed…
Wisconsin Chapter
Enbridge is taking advantage of the public health crisis to push their controversial Line 5 project forward. Despite the emergency order in Wisconsin, Enbridge continues to bring out-of-state workers to the region.
Maine Chapter
Sierra Club Maine submits feedback to the draft strategies of the Climate Council's Natural and Working Lands Working Group
Toiyabe Chapter
The United Nations has called for countries of the world to protect 30% of our remaining wildlands by 2030 to stem biodiversity loss. Sierra Club is heeding the call with the launch of our 30x30 campaign. We'll be working with locals and advocates…
Four Lakes Group / Wisconsin Chapter / Wisconsin
Join us Wednesday, May 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to help make the Sierra Club move forward. We have plenty to do and that you can do from home, so no matter what you like to do, we need your help!
Maryland Chapter
Every day, our transit system is helping move essential workers who are keeping our healthcare system and vital services functioning. The COVID-19 crisis has also exposed many challenges in our system.
Alabama Chapter
In the fall of 2019, Alabama Power filed a petition with the Public Service Commission (PSC), seeking permission to charge its customers well over a billion dollars over a 40-year period for an unprecedented expansion.
Central Piedmont Group / North Carolina Chapter / North Carolina
Thanks to the Wenoca Group, you can watch this terrific program on Western North Carolina wildflowers: 
New Jersey Chapter
On Saturday [May 9], NJ Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner McCabe signed Administrative Order No. 2020-06. The Administrative Order extends the timeframes to provide public comments to 30 days, depending on the permit or regulation…