Blog posts from around the country
Washington State Chapter
In 1970, an orca named Tokitae was abducted from her pod as they swam in the waters of Penn Cove. Her captors used horrifying tactics to corner the pod, employing explosives to force them into waiting nets. Four orca died in the assault and 270 more…
Washington State Chapter
In late May, a calf was born to the J-Pod, the second newborn since January. With only 77 orca left and no recent successful births in the last several years, these calves have provided a badly- needed ray of hope for these iconic animals. We hope…
Maryland Chapter
Every season the Maryland Sierra Club welcomes a new group of interns to help us with our important work of protecting the environment. Here are our Summer 2019 interns!
Washington State Chapter
At long last, Washington state is finally on the path beyond coal! In May, the state legislature passed the 100% clean electricity legislation (SB 5116), which prohibits coal-powered electricity in Washington by the end of 2025. Building off this…
Grand Canyon Chapter
Phoenix, AZ – Today, climate action groups, including Arizona Interfaith Power and Light, Arizona Wildlife Federation, Chispa AZ, Ecomadres, Elders Climate Action, Kids Climate Action Network, Mi Familia Vota, Sierra Club – Grand Canyon (Arizona)…
Lone Star Chapter
Residents show opposition to a proposed quarry at contested case hearing against Vulcan Materials Company concluded last Tuesday, June 11.
Maryland Chapter
On 6/18/19, 62 Maryland legislators released a letter publicly opposing Columbia Gas’ attempt to seize through eminent domain the right-of-way to build a highly controversial fracked-gas pipeline underneath the Western Maryland Rail/Trail. The…
Washington DC Chapter
The Sierra Club joined other groups in calling for expanded incentives for green building and low energy consumption in DC's Low-Income Housing Tax Credits program.
Sacramento Group / Mother Lode Chapter / California
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Montgomery County / Maryland Chapter / Maryland
The Washington Post published a letter on June 16th regarding Montgomery County’s proposed policy on Accessory