The news of the Sierra Club across LA and Orange Counties!
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Join the Climate Journey as a Cool Block Team Leader in LA and Irvine
September 13, 2021
You can green your neighborhood, make it safer to walk in, and more. Cool Block teams will meet, discuss, and implement sustainability concepts on topics related to energy efficiency, water conservation, emergency preparedness, and more. It...
We Need Volunteers to Save the Coast of California – passions for action and law are welcome
September 11, 2021
We need volunteers with an interest in coastal issues and coastal law to commit time to rebuild our coastal conservation committee in LA and Orange Counties as part of the larger CCC Coastal Committee.
The Coastal Act is a great tool for...
California Management of Coastal Environmental Issues – A Primer
September 11, 2021
Worried about a coastal issue? Confused about who has authority? The various Conservation Committee entities are a great resource. For coastal issues in LA and Orange Counties, it is important to start learning about the Coastal Act, Coastal...
Coastal Cleanup Opportunities for California Coastal Cleanup Day September 18th!
September 11, 2021
September marks the end of summer, then the beginning of school, and a special weekend when all of coastal California shows our gratitude for the beauty and wonder of great coastal places by rolling up our sleeves and cleaning litter, debris, and...
Parable of the Sower Book Club Recap & What's Next!
September 10, 2021
Can’t stop, won’t stop! Last month the Angeles Chapter staff and 12 amazing participants gathered to discuss the Environmental Social Justice Book Club’s third read of the year, Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. ...
Wilderness Travel Course Returns for 2022
September 10, 2021
Since 1989, the Angeles Chapter’s Wilderness Travel Course (WTC) has helped thousands of hikers build outdoor skills and gain new friendships and personal growth on inspiring adventures. With a core curriculum that includes navigation, rock...
Local Angeles Chapter Volunteers Gather for the First Time Since COVID Lockdown to Celebrate National Awardees
August 25, 2021
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Angeles Chapter held an in-person awards reception for local leaders who have received national awards this year and last year Saturday evening at the One Park Plaza Garden on Wilshire...
Be The Change: Act for Infrastructure!
August 18, 2021
Join us on September 2nd for our CA: ACT for Infrastructure Action Party as we focus our efforts on lobbying Congressional and State Representatives to pass a bold infrastructure package in which climate change is the priority. Congress must pass a...
Volunteering for Invasive Plant Control in Angeles National Forest
August 3, 2021
During June and July I volunteered about 40 hours at controlling invasive non-native plants by herbicide application in several areas of the San Gabriel Mountains. To perform this work professionally, I hold a Qualified Applicator License from...
The Importance of Legal Arguments in Public Comments on Environmental Issues
August 2, 2021
As we have discussed in other articles over time, sometimes public goods are protected explicitly, and sometimes they are protected by process. When a protected public good is threatened explicitly, it is important to understand the specific...
