Blog posts from around the country

Wisconsin Chapter
Please join us for an open house welcoming Elizabeth Ward, our new John Muir Chapter Director! We are pleased to announce that Elizabeth, our longtime program staffer, has accepted the position. She brings exceptional skills gained in her nine-plus…
Florida Chapter
A public hearing is planned on a proposed industrial ocean fish farm permit in Sarasota. The outcome of this permit decision could set a dangerous precedent for our state and country that would pave the way for more fish farms off our coasts and in…
Toiyabe Chapter
On December 20, Senator Cortez Masto introduced legislation to restrict the proposed military expansion over the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. While the legislation is a vast improvement over the military's proposal, not all concerns have been…
Washington State Chapter
At our last meeting, the Sierra Club National Board approved by far the largest political program that we have ever attempted, focused on leveraging the power of our four million members and supporters to ensure everyone who cares about our issues…
Washington DC Chapter
Sierra Club DC Chapter Energy Committee Chair Lara Levison testified before the DC Council oversight hearing on the Department of Energy and Environment. She called for stronger transportation electrification efforts, incentives for building…
Great Waters Group / Wisconsin Chapter / Wisconsin
The Sierra Club, the nation’s largest and most powerful volunteer-driven environmental organization, has announced its new slogan – Powerful Together – in an all-out effort to be a voice in ending the climate crisis. We want to empower youth leaders…
Florida Chapter
Sierra Club issued a response to the announcement that Florida will purchase 20,000 acres in Broward County from Kanter Real Estate.
Allegheny Group, Pennsylvania Chapter / Pennsylvania Chapter / Pennsylvania
A Challenge to Protect Animal Wildlife and Habitat in Pennsylvania
Lone Star Chapter
Yesterday, Sierra Club joined an uncontested comprehensive agreement in a proceeding before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, which will determine whether Xcel Energy can change electricity rates.
Maine Chapter
by Peter Hagerty at the Climate Council Working Group's January 3, 2020 meeting.