Local environmental articles
Green Brews
February 29, 2016
Our popular "Green Brew" eco-social returns in 2016, just in time for the wearing o' the green! Kickstart your St. Patrick's Day festivities with like-minded people and a pint of locally crafted ale. Our Edwardsville venue this year is Recess...
Annual Fundraiser
February 29, 2016
Call to all PPG Members! We need your help! It’s that time of year again when the preparations for the annual fundraiser for our group are starting to ramp up! This event has been a huge success in not only bringing in some much needed...
Riverbend Town Hall Forum to Discuss the Dynegy Retirement & Our Community
February 24, 2016
January 12, 2016 -- Jacoby Arts CenterMeeting Notes & Community ReportBackground: In November 2015, Dynegy announced the retirement of its 60 year old, 465 megawatt coal fired power plant located in East Alton, Illinois. The plant sits on...
IN ECOSYSTEM, NAVIGATION, PLANNING River Management and Flooding Woes
February 22, 2016
Recent floods highlight the need for big changes in the management of the Mississippi River, changes leading to a more sustainable system with long-term objectives. Currently, those that make the final decisions of how the river is managed have been...
February Speaker Series: Analyzing Restoration
January 29, 2016
Our February installment of the PPG Speaker Series will feature Dr. Peter Minchin. Dr. Minchin received his B.S. in Botany from the University of Tasmania in 1976 and his Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Tasmania in 1984. After various...
PPG Looking for a Treasurer
January 29, 2016
The Piasa Palisades Group is in need of a Treasurer!The ideal candidate will be savvy with numbers, proficient with Excel, have good communication and organizational skills, and be a supporter of the Sierra Club. Duties include keeping track of...
PPG Member Wayne Politsch Honored
January 29, 2016
By Virginia Woulfe-BeilePPG Member Wayne Politsch is the Illinois Sierra Club Chapter's Protector of the Month for January 2016.Wayne Politsch has devoted much of his time to Sierra Club causes. As an active member...
Maple Syrup
January 29, 2016
Maple Syrup at McCully Heritage Project - Now thru early March (weather permitting)It is about that time of year for tapping the maple trees at McCully Heritage Project in Kampsville! We will be cooking maple syrup and conducting...
Powering Your Home With the Sun
January 29, 2016
Illinois has more sun power per square mile than Germany, the world’s leading producer of solar energy. Solar panels work in cold temperatures. Panels are actually a little more efficient when it’s cooler outside. They can work in snowy climates as...
Three Rivers Project in Review
January 9, 2016
By Christine Favilla and Virginia Woulfe-Beile 2015 was an exciting year for the Three Rivers Project Coordinators. Our mission is to preserve the integrity of the rivers, wetlands, forests, and floodplains in the Piasa Palisades region....