The news of the Sierra Club across LA and Orange Counties!
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Trump's 2018 budget: What it means for the environment (brace yourself)
May 25, 2017
President Donald Trump's proposed 2018 budget released May 23 will have a negative impact on wildlife, ocean protection and public land resources in Southern California and across our nation.
A few highlights:
--Elimination of...
Sungevity Bankruptcy Update
May 25, 2017
Sungevity filed for bankruptcy in March 2017 and has been working to sell its business and obligations. As part of that Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization and sale, Sierra Club understands that Sungevity has sold certain of its assets to a...
Advanced screening of 'From the Ashes'
May 22, 2017
Join us on June 8 for an advanced screening of the remarkable documentary about coal mining in America, "From the Ashes."
Join us for a movie that captures Americans in communities accross the country as they wrestle with the legacy...
We need your voice on Bears Ears National Monument by May 26
May 19, 2017
Following Trump’s Executive Order to review over 20 years of national monument designations, the Department of Interior has announced a shockingly brief 15 day comment period on whether or not Bears Ears National Monument should...
TODAY MAY 15TH IS THE LAST DAY TO COMMENT ON VALUE OF EPA REGUALTIONS
May 15, 2017
Background
The EPA is asking for public comments on its proposed rule to repeal, replace, or modify environmental protections “to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens.” This could apply to any existing EPA regulations, even though...
Chapter 2017 Awards Banquet Honorees
May 7, 2017
ANGELES CHAPTER 2016 AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE CHAPTER AWARDS BANQUET
MAY 7, 2017
Angeles Chapter’s Highest Honors
Jane Simpson is honored with the Chester Versteeg Award. Jane has served the Angeles Chapter outings...
Sierra Club Rescinds Its Endorsement of Josef Bray-Ali in LA CCD 1
April 28, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
Contact:
George Watland, Sr. Chapter Director, george.watland@sierraclub.org, 213-514-5804
For Immediate Release:
SIERRA CLUB RESCINDS ITS ENDORSEMENT OF JOSEF BRAY-ALI FOR ELECTION IN LOS ANGELES...
Engaging New Volunteers Workshop
April 27, 2017
Angeles Chapter Chairs and Committee Leaders are invited to attend a Volunteer Engagement Workshop
Angeles Chapter Office
3250 Wilshire Blvd. 1507
Los Angeles, CA 90010
RSVP http://bit.ly/2oQQtMX
Whitney...
The Santa Monica Mountains power couple: Mary Ann and Ron Webster
April 26, 2017
If you’ve set foot in the Santa Monica Mountains at least once in your life, you may have walked on a trail designed and created by Ron Webster. In fact, it's highly probable you have.
Ron, 83, and the Sierra Club's Santa Monica...