The Sierra Club’s Web site has a “take action” page where you can send faxes, e-mails and letters to public officials. You can also sign up to receive e-mail alerts.

Writing letters to the editor of your local newspaper can reach thousands of people in your community with the Sierra Club’s message.

Every chapter and most groups have Web sites where you can find out about events and issues in your community, and how to connect with other Club members. Go to "my backyard" section of the Sierra Club home page and click on your state. Or you can go to the "Chapters and Groups" page and click on your state.

You can also use Zoomer, an online environmental database, to find out what’s happening locally.