Blog posts from around the country
Lehigh Valley Group / Pennsylvania Chapter / Pennsylvania
Many of the environmental issues that plague our local areas can be fought simply by meeting with local government leaders and council officials. When I say local, I mean your county, township or city officials. You can make a powerful difference…
Southeastern Pennsylvania Group / Pennsylvania Chapter / Philadelphia Pennsylvania
In April nearly 100 people showed up for a hearing titled The Sustainability of PGW. Renewable energy and climate advocates in Philadelphia had waited months for this hearing, after it was introduced by City Council’s Committee on Transportation and…
Allegheny Group, Pennsylvania Chapter / Pennsylvania Chapter / Pennsylvania
Sometimes local actions have national impact. Read on to learn how Pittsburgh Sierra activists got national results when they lobbied for safe, affordable and publicly controlled water.
Southeastern Pennsylvania Group / Pennsylvania Chapter / Philadelphia Pennsylvania
The Falls Township Supervisors called for a community meeting to discuss Elcon on April 30th at a local High School auditorium -- and it was packed. Representatives from Elcon were there, community members, other Bucks County residents, the folks…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for June 2019. Click the title to see the news this month.
Oregon Chapter
It is not only the Sierra Club’s mission to preserve and protect the environment; it is also our goal to explore and enjoy our natural spaces as much as possible. This month’s spotlight volunteer Tom Lum Forest knows this all too well and that is…
Maryland Chapter
Please enjoy a guest blog post by Na’ilah Dawkins, a leader in the Prince George’s County Sierra Club Group, about her podcast “Greener Thoughts” and her involvement in the Sierra Club. Way to go Na’ilah!
Maryland Chapter
On Monday, June 3rd, 43 organizations sent a letter calling on the Maryland Board of Public Works to reject the designation of the 495 and 270 expansion proposal as a public-private partnership at their next meeting on June 5th. The letter details…
Santa Cruz Group / Ventana Chapter / California
CLEAN EARTH DIAPER PROJECT brings compostable diapers and a diaper service to families in need.
Harvey Broome Group / Tennessee Chapter / Tennessee
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