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Biden Designating Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

CENTRAL COAST, CA – On October 11th, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary by President Biden. The Biden…

Sierra Club Statement on Release of Proposed Bears Ears Resource Management Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management released a proposed Resource Management Plan for the Bears Ears National Monument. The plan, which proposes significant Tribal collaborative…

Sierra Club Statement on the Environmental Legacy of Rep. Raul Grijalva

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) announced that 2024 would be his final re-election campaign. The announcement marks the upcoming close of a two-decade career representing…

1 million comments support old growth protections on national forests

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Forest Service has received more than 1 million comments over four comment periods urging it to protect mature and old-growth trees and forests from logging. A 90-day…

Sierra Club Statement on Closing of Comment Period on the National Old Growth Amendment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks the closing of a public comment period seeking input on a proposed plan that could protect the last remaining old-growth trees in the United States.The United…

Legal intervention launched to defend federal public lands conservation rule from ND, MT, ID lawsuit

BISMARCK, N.D.—Community, Tribal and environmental groups today filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit from the states of North Dakota, Montana, and Idaho challenging the Bureau…

More Than 80 Conservation Groups Call on Members of Congress To Oppose New House Bill Targeting Endangered Species Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 80 conservation groups representing millions of Americans are calling on members of Congress to oppose a new bill (H.R. 9533) targeting the Endangered Species Act (ESA).…

Sierra Club Statement on Launch of National Wilderness Coalition

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, a diverse coalition of local, statewide, and national conservation and environmental justice organizations formally announced the creation of the National…

NOAA Releases Final Report on Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA -- Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Chumash Heritage National…

New Film From Renowned Environmental Activist Showcases America’s Threatened Old-Growth Forests

WASHINGTON, D.C.— A premiere of the new documentary film Crown Jewels, directed by noted environmental activist Alex Haraus, will take place September 9 at Washington, D.C.’s historic…