Breaking: Earthquake Strikes Wayne National Forest Near Fracking Operations
April 3, 2017
MONROE COUNTY, OH - Yesterday, the US Geological Survey reported an earthquake in Monroe County with the epicenter located at 39.6663º N, 81.244º W. The 3.0 magnitude earthquake was located in the Marietta Unit of the Wayne National Forest...
BREAKING: House Passes Bill to Repeal Ohio's Clean Energy Standards
March 30, 2017
COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio House of Representatives just passed House Bill 114, which is eerily similar to legislation vetoed by Governor Kasich in December 2016. The legislation dramatically weakens utility requirements to conduct energy efficiency...
ACT: Don't Let Trump Cut Great Lakes Protection Funding!
March 29, 2017
In his 2018 budget proposal, released last Thursday, President Trump proposed completely eliminating the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which has provided Ohio with more than $182 million to implement 192 projects since 2010.
Ohio's Dirty Fuels Campaign Keeps Fossil Fuels in the Ground
March 21, 2017
There is a flurry of activity by the oil and gas industry in Ohio to bring fracked gas from the Marcellus and Utica Shale formations to locations where it can be exported. This work mirrors efforts across the country that are leading to clear...
New Ohio Rule Makes The Road Safer For Bicycles
March 21, 2017
Ohio's Three Foot Rule becomes effective March 21, 2017.
Get Outdoors and Make a Difference this Spring! Link to our Calendar!
March 7, 2017
Join the Sierra Club this spring at an event to help protect, restore and improve one of Ohio's many waterways.
2017 Sierra Club Rain Barrel Workshops
March 7, 2017
Learn how you can collect stormwater by making your own rain barrel at a Sierra Club workshop this spring.
Turtle Trade Going Unchecked in Ohio
March 7, 2017
Did you know turtle's across the globe are in decline, yet Ohio still allows unlimited hunting of our native turtle species?
Why do 401 and 404 permits matter?
March 4, 2017
What exactly are 401 and 404 permits? We will briefly explain what they are and why we are concerned that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is making changes to them. Essentially, we feel that changes by OEPA make it easier and faster for...
Support Public Transit - Contact Your State Senator Today!
February 28, 2017
The Ohio state legislature is poised to make a decision about our biennial Transportation Budget. Now is the time to speak up for Public Transit Funding, and say "no thanks" to new highway construction!