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Why Did I Join the Legislative Team?
March 10, 2021
Hello! My name is Erin Krauss and I am a junior at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. I am a member of the St. Mary’s Student Coalition and have the exciting opportunity to work alongside the Sierra Club’s legislative team. This externship has already...
2021 Coal Community Transition Bill Dies
March 9, 2021
The General Assembly has again refused to take action to manage Maryland’s transition off coal with certainty, specificity, and dedicated programs to support impacted coal workers and communities.
Transportation in Southern Maryland: Community Forum
March 8, 2021
On Thursday, February 25th, several important figures got together to host a Sierra Club: Maryland Chapter community forum on transportation in Southern Maryland. Our own Rosa Hance, chair of the Maryland Chapter, hosted this meeting along with...
Join Sierra Club MD in the Clean Energy Trivia Battle on Thursday, April 8th
March 7, 2021
Are you smarter than a Maryland mayor? Show off your clean energy expertise against Maryland clean energy professionals and Maryland mayors who support clean energy.
Election Bills Supported by Maryland Sierra Club in 2021 Session
March 5, 2021
The Sierra Club advocates for both the natural and human environments, including racial and social justice. As a grassroots organization, we support legislation to make registration and voting as accessible and convenient as possible for all...
Natural Places Committee Legislative Workgroup Has Been Working for You, Wildlife, and Parks!
March 4, 2021
The Natural Places Committee formed a Natural Places Legislative Workgroup this year. Together they've helped develop, examine, and testify on bills that were introduced this session relating to Sierra Club's mission and given members and supporters...
Prince George’s County Board of Education Commits to 100 Percent Clean Energy
March 2, 2021
On March 1, 2021, the Board of Education (BoE) of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) passed a resolution committing the school district’s transition to 100 percent clean, renewable electricity by 2030, and all other energy usages,...
Legislators & Advocates Tell the Maryland Department of Transportation to Keep Its Promises to Taxpayers and the Environment
February 24, 2021
A few hours before a bill hearing on the Maryland Department of Transportation Promises Act, legislators and advocates gathered at a rally to urge Governor Hogan to keep his promises on the I-495 and I-270 plan.
It's Time for Franchot, the BPW, and MDOT to Keep Their Promises
February 18, 2021
Contact: Josh Tulkin, Maryland Sierra Club, 650-722-3172, josh.tulkin@mdsierra.org
New announcements indicate contracting before completion of federally required environmental review
MARYLAND -- Sierra Club and others are critical of Maryland...
5 Ways Southern Maryland is Going Green
February 16, 2021
If you’re a Southern Maryland resident, you know how beautiful it is down here — from the coastal areas to wetlands to forests. Protecting these areas is part of the Sierra Club’s mission, and here’s what we’ve been up to lately.