Issues

The Iowa Chapter conservation work is involved in ensuring that every Iowa citizen should enjoy and every Iowa child should inherit:

Water you can drink, air you can breathe, rivers and lakes safe for swimming teeming with fish that are safe to eat, and communities free from poisonous waste.

Wild places that provide clean rivers, wildlife habitat, and opportunities to fish, hunt, hike, and learn about the natural world.

Clean energy from local, renewable sources that grow our economy and reduce dependence on dirty fossil fuels.

Active participation in a democracy that ensures our elected officials fairly represent their voters, not polluter's interests.

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The Iowa Chapter concentrates on these areas affecting Iowa’s environment:

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Save Bloody Run

Bloody Run Creek in Clayton County is under siege from a large beef cattle confinement built next to the trout stream.
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Sustainable Agriculture

The Iowa Chapter supports policies that transition toward more sustainable agriculture, including restoring and preserving topsoil.
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Beyond Coal

Mission Beyond Coal is a national campaign calling for the retirement of the U.S. coal fleet by 2030. Since 2010, a coal plant has retired every 17 days in the United States. Beyond Coal has played a role in retiring over 350 coal plants,...
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Climate Change

Transitioning from coal and other fossil fuel to renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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Good Government

The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club is committed to environmental protection The Chapter applies pressure on political leaders and government decision makers in order to achieve positive changes to protect the environment. Active participation...
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Water Quality and Quantity

The Iowa Chapter currently is pursuing every opportunity to ensure Iowa complies with the Clean Water Act. Iowa residents expect clean water.
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Wildlands, Wild Rivers & Wildlife

The Iowa Chapter supports policies that protect Iowa’s wild lands, wild rivers and wildlife. We vigilantly monitor development proposals that affect significant natural areas.