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Activists in Action- Building Power Through the Activist Academy
October 2, 2025
This summer, our Activist Academy Leadership Program came alive as we proudly celebrated the culmination of our third cohort.
LA's Hidden Watersheds: Connecting To Water Through SoCal's Reservoirs
October 2, 2025
Many think LA doesn't have any water of its own but read how our regional reservoirs can be a great way to connect to water locally (despite the bad reputation of dams). The first in a three part series, a look into where to enjoy kayaking and...
2025 Chapter and Group Elections
September 30, 2025
Vote at sc.org/VoterPortalThe Sierra Club is unique among environmental organizations in that our leadership is elected by the membership. This democratic structure has allowed the Club to evolve and grow, and it's thanks to the...
2025 Chapter and Group Elections
September 30, 2025
Vote at sc.org/VoterPortalThe Sierra Club is unique among environmental organizations in that our leadership is elected by the membership. This democratic structure has allowed the Club to evolve and grow, and it's thanks to the...
Latino Conservation Week - Estamos Unidos en la Naturaleza
September 30, 2025
This month, we gathered beneath the expansive branches of a mighty sycamore tree at the Whittier Narrows Natural Area and Nature Center to celebrate Latino Conservation Week, an initiative dedicated to uplifting and supporting Latino communities as...
Local Support Grows for New National Monument in the Northern Angeles Forest
September 23, 2025
The northern section of the Angeles National Forest, just north of Santa Clarita, spans more than 200,000 acres—an area rich in culture, biodiversity, and history. Yet for all its value, it remains without a name, without meaningful protection, and...
What is the fate of hydrogen in Los Angeles?
September 17, 2025
LADWP has an ambitious goal to reach 100% carbon-free energy by 2035, ten years ahead of the state's goal. Whether or not Los Angeles meets this goal, and how they do so, will set a huge precedent for other cities and the state. So, what will it...
Save Our Roadless Forests! Take Action Today!
September 9, 2025
Hailed as one of America’s most successful conservation measures, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule protects drinking water, wildlife habitat, and world-class recreation opportunities across 58.5 million acres of national forests across the...
Chapter Statement: The Supreme Court Ruling on ICE and Racial Profiling
September 9, 2025
This week's Supreme Court ruling opens the door for roving immigration patrols in Southern California, empowering masked federal agents to racially profile individuals without due process, detain them without evidence or warrant, and remove them...
