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Sierra Club DC Chapter's Quarterly Newsletter- July 2018
July 23, 2018
On July 9th the DC Chapter sent out its newsletter to members and supporters. Take a look here!
Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Contribute to Climate Change & Harm Public Health
July 2, 2018
The Sierra Club testified before the DC Council in support of legislation to outlaw gas-powered leaf blower.
Sierra Club Comments on the Anacostia River Sediment Project
May 16, 2018
The Sierra Club submitted comments on the Anacostia River Sediment Project (ARSP), which is evaluating contamination in the Anacostia River, the associated health and ecological risks and appropriate methods for river cleanup.
Sierra Club's Testimony for the DDOT Budget
April 12, 2018
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Department of Transportation's fiscal year 2019 capital and operating budget, as recently proposed by the Mayor.I offer these comments on behalf of the District of Columbia Chapter of the Sierra Club...
Letter to Chairman Mendelson on the Solar Expansion for Cooperative Associations Act
April 10, 2018
As the Council considers the Solar Expansion for Cooperative Associations Act of 2018 (B22-229), to lift barriers to solar installation, reduce global warming pollution, and create more local solar jobs, we urge you to support the ability of DC...
Sierra Club's Testimony for the DOEE Budget
April 4, 2018
We offer these comments on behalf of the Washington DC Chapter of the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club is the nation’s oldest and largest environmental advocacy group. The DC Chapter is a grassroots organization with 3,500 dues paying members. Our top...
Join us April 7th for a Comedy Show with DC Green Drink and Grassroot Comedy
April 2, 2018
Join us for a stand-up comedy benefit to support Green Drinks DC and the Sierra Club DC chapter! It's on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 7pm and 9:30pm at the Bier Baron Tavern. It's going to be awesome.
DC Earns Gold as a Bike-Friendly City
March 16, 2018
On March 5 the League of American Bicyclists awarded Washington DC gold status for its accomplishments in providing a safe and convenient environment for bicyclists. Perviously the city had been awarded silver status by the League. DC...
Sierra Club's Testimony for the Office of Campaign Finance Oversight
March 8, 2018
We hope that Mayor Bowser will sign Fair Elections into law and fund this essential program in her budget, starting in FY (Fiscal Year) 19. We ask that if the Mayor does not fund the program, the Council and members of this Committee will need to be...
Sierra Club's Testimony for the Department of Public Works Oversight
March 8, 2018
In broad terms, the DC Chapter of the Sierra Club is pleased with Department of Public Works performance as there has been movement to document, address, and improve the District’s waste diversion rate. We’ve seen even more movement on this front...