Blog posts from around the country

Lone Star Chapter
With only four days left in the Texas Legislative session, brinksmanship between Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus appears to have been averted with compromises on discriminatory “bathroom bill” legislation and the budget. However,…
Angeles Chapter
President Donald Trump's proposed 2018 budget released May 23 will have a negative impact on wildlife, ocean protection and public land resources in Southe
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
You have probably heard about the floating plastic garbage patches that occupy large gyres in the world’s oceans.  Well, some good news!
Angeles Chapter
Sungevity filed for bankruptcy in March 2017 and has been working to sell its business and obligations.
Washington DC Chapter
On May 24, the Sierra Club DC Chapter passed the resolution below supporting DC Statehood.   
Chickasaw Group / Tennessee Chapter / Tennessee
On Saturday May 27 at 9:00 AM, Nonconnah Creek Conservancy is hiking at the creek.
Virginia Chapter
 By Michael WillsonLegislative Intern
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) is up for reauthorization by the U.S. Congress.  This law is needed for wetlands conservation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, non-governmental…
Pennsylvania Chapter
Could Pittsburgh become the first industrial city in the U.S. to run on 100 percent clean and renewable energy? That’s our vision and the newly launched Ready for 100 campaign in Pittsburgh is working to make it a reality.
Maryland Chapter
We are currently reaching the point of the year where deer tick season is the worst. If you wish to lead hikes, we recommend to hike in areas with good deer control, and to do so from mid-July through mid-April when the seasonal risk of Lyme disease…