Blog posts from around the country
North Carolina Chapter
The Legislature returns this week for yet another mini-session, and may try to override Governor Cooper's vetoes of bad environmental bills. Cassie Gavin explains how safe drinking water, endangered sea turtles, and the air around landfills could be…
Wisconsin Chapter
The introduction of the Mining Give-Away Bill in the Wisconsin State Senate is an extensive collection of provisions that favor mining companies by undermining the current safeguards for our environment. The approval of such a bill threatens every…
Ventura Sierra Club / Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter / California
If the meaning of life is to plant a tree under whose shade you do not expect to sit, those who planted at Hedrick Ranch Nature Area (HRNA), a keystone of the Santa Clara River Preservation project, are way ahead of the game.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Monday, September 25th, 2017, the Houston Sierra Club raised a glass in celebration of the world’s oldest club dedicated to protecting the planet. The Houston Sierra Club invited Mike Lange, Senior Project Manager for the Trust for Public Land, to…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution, a growing number of U.S. cities have introduced electric buses, and some are already committing to go 100% electric.
Wisconsin Chapter
The Sierra Club – John Muir Chapter welcomes contributions from our members. The following memo and litmus test was sent to us by one of our active members, Peter Slaby. TO: My Fellow Sierrans
Alabama Chapter
Oct 13-15. Annual Retreat. Explore, Enjoy, Protect… on 440 acres at the beautiful Living River Center on the Cahaba River. The focus will be on outings with experienced guides, hands-on learning, and exploring the beauty of the river and surrounding…
Central Piedmont Group / North Carolina Chapter / North Carolina
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 6:30 p.m.Due to construction issues at Mahlon Adams Pavilion, the building is unavailable this Wednesday evening and the decision was made to cancel the meeting.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Recently, the Houston Sierra Club (Sierra Club) provided input to the General Land Office for the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan (Plan). The Plan currently focuses on ecological restoration projects for the entire Texas Coast.