ACT NOW! Call Gov. DeWine to VETO HB 242!
September 28, 2020
HB 242 is now headed to Gov. DeWine's desk- he will have 10 days to approve. Now is the time to rally! Call 614-644-4357 VETO HB 242
Victory! Cincinnati Passes Plastic Bag Ordinance
September 21, 2020
Cincinnati City Council passed an Ordinance to Regulate Plastic and Paper Bags with a 7-1 vote. The ordinance will begin January 1, 2021. Read more to see how members of Cincinnati Past Plastic p
Searching for Ohio Steering Committee Appointments
September 11, 2020
The Ohio Chapter is going through a period of transformation. We are searching for candidates interested in supporting us along this journey. Please read the Steering Committee appointment and apply today!
Sierra Club Stance on Confederate and Colonizer Monuments & Markers
September 2, 2020
Sierra Club is committed to fighting back against white supremacy and bigotry while fostering welcoming and inclusive spaces in the outdoors. The outdoors are supposed to be for all to enjoy, and public outdoor spaces should be welcoming. Everyone...
Racial Justice Organizing Is Environmental Justice Organizing
July 29, 2020
In practice, community dialogues, inspired by Everyday Democracy, are an organizing tool for engaging a group of people in discussion about their values and experiences, their community’s challenges and opportunities, and their priorities on a given...
Plastic Pollution Ends With You
July 28, 2020
This Plastic Free July posed unique challenges and the state of the world continues to provide hurdles to overcome in the fight to end plastic pollution. The fight to end plastic pollution exists on a local, state, federal and even global scale. We...
Plastic and the COVID Pandemic
July 14, 2020
Sierra Club’s top priority is the health and safety of volunteers, staff and our communities as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. During these times the discussion of reusable bags and containers safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been...
Addressing Racism: a Resource Guide for the Ohio Chapter Sierra Club
June 8, 2020
Our hearts are heavy with the deep grief, pain, violence, and death our Black and Brown family, friends, neighbors, partners, and communities continue to experience as a result of systemic racism, inequity, and police brutality in this country. This...
Diverse set of leaders stand up in show of unity, support for protecting Black lives
June 5, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC - Leaders of four organizations from across the progressive spectrum released the following statement today demonstrating unity and support for protecting Black lives and protestors who have taken to the streets. The following...
Sierra Club Statement on the Murder of George Floyd
June 2, 2020
“We all deserve to thrive in safe communities, yet the inhumane, daily assaults on Black and Brown people directly threaten our ability to maintain a healthy planet. The cruel, public lynching of George Floyd is unacceptable and will not be...