The news of the Sierra Club across LA and Orange Counties!
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These Hills Are For The Birds
July 31, 2019
Pumpjack By Megan Rae Watson
When most people think of oil and gas wells, they probably picture a fenced off oilfield with hard-hatted employees who try to keep the curious away from danger, but plans for a new housing...
Oil Fields - When the Damage is Done
July 31, 2019
Mission Tract Boundary. Curtesy of Los Angeles Department of City Planning, Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
The Sierra Club has opposed the 21,000 unit Newhall Ranch project in the Santa Clarita Valley for over two...
AQMD Committee votes to allow Toxic HF to stay in two local Refineries.
July 5, 2019
On June 22, the AQMD Refinery Committee voted 3-2 to allow tons of toxic volatile hydrogen fluoride (HF) to remain at two local refineries, Torrance PBF and Wilmington Valero. This is totally unacceptable. There is no other place in the...
The Very Heart of the Angeles Sierra Club is its Members and Volunteers
July 5, 2019
Photo by: Bob Crates
I was inspired to write this post after, as every morning, we received our mail. Today's included more than the typical letters, standing out from the bundle there was a little package with a Chicago...
Cadiz Inc Paying the Three Valleys Water District to Conduct "Independent" Research on Impacts of the Cadiz Water Project
June 29, 2019
(L to R) Mojave Trails National Monument, desert bighorn sheep, Bonanza Springs.
Through an intermediary Cadiz Inc is funding a Pomona Valley Water District up to $1,078,000 to research the impacts of the Cadiz water mining...
Report Calls for a Smart and Sustainable Water Portfolio in California
June 25, 2019
SACRAMENTO–Sierra Club California released a report today that outlines smart tactics for establishing a resilient water system in California without reliance on Delta tunnels.
The paper, researched and written by a team of volunteer leaders...
Energy: Draining Water and Wallets Since the Industrial Revolution
June 21, 2019
Carbon footprints. We all know enough about carbon footprints. Higher consumption of energy and resources equals a larger carbon footprint. Simple enough right? But carbon footprints only address the byproduct of our energy consumption without...
Did You Know that Graywater is Legal in the State of CA?
June 21, 2019
What is graywater?
Graywater (also spelled “greywater” or “gray water”) is water from showers, tubs, bathroom sinks, and clothes washers. Graywater does not include sewage.
Graywater...
Introducing Louise Fleming as the New Volunteer Coordinator
June 21, 2019
We are pleased to announce that we are launching a new volunteer program, and Louise will be filling the newly-created position of Volunteer Coordinator. This position will support our Conservation Program’s campaigns throughout the Chapter...
Save Your Fave! Shop the Sierra Club Store
June 14, 2019
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