Blog posts from around the country

Angeles Chapter
On Thursday, March 5, the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Environmental Quality Committee will hold a joint hearing at
Maine Chapter
Stop Ignoring the Scientific Facts and Take Actionby Lynda Sudlow, Sierra Club Maine Executive Committee
Lone Star Chapter
For the past several years, many have joined us in bringing attention to the disastrous impacts of climate disruption in Central Texas. Record setting drought, disastrous flooding, and destructive wildfires have made the need for strong action on…
Piasa Palisades Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
The Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for their Spring Tree Sale. The types of trees available are: White Pine, Norway Spruce, Bald Cypress, Red Osier Dogwood, River Birch, and Swamp White Oak.
Orange-Chatham Group / North Carolina Chapter / North Carolina
By Judith Ferster, OCG Conservation ChairWe are following the possibility of fracking in Chatham, Lee, and other counties, paying special attention to people attending the meetings of the Mining and Energy Commission as it writes the regulations…
Orange-Chatham Group / North Carolina Chapter / North Carolina
By Judith Ferster, OCG Conservation ChairEditorial note: This was originally written in early January 2015, but for technical reasons hasn't been published until now (early March).
Piasa Palisades Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
Did you know the Mississippi River is a crucial source of drinking water for over 18 million people?  Our country’s mightiest river has a powerful impact on our lives and we collectively have an impact on it as well.
Piasa Palisades Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability (CSS) at the Geodesic Dome on the campus of SIUE and the Piasa Palisades Group of the Sierra Club, will present a special screening of a new film, From the Pipe
North Star Chapter
I love my bike, and my Go-To Card. My bike has helped me stay healthy, save money, learn my way around the Twin Cities, and experience the Minnesota outdoors in all four seasons (yes, even winter.) To me, having good bike trails and transit options…
Santa Cruz Group / Ventana Chapter / California
Last Wednesday, February 25, 2015 our Conservation Committee Chair Gillian Greensite spoke at the Santa Cruz County Planning Commission meeting on behalf of the Sierra Club to voice concerns with proposed amendments to the County General Plan and…