The endangered North Atlantic Right Whales return every year to Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia to give birth and nurse their young. With less than 350 remaining for this species, it's crucial we continue to protect and advocate for their...

Sierra Club Florida is joining the fight against Amendment 2 with the NoTo2 campaign. This is a coalition of nearly 30 environmental organizations around the state dedicated to defeating this deceptive ballot initiative to enshrine the right to hunt...

Watching the ebbs and flows of politics is always interesting. The next challenge will be gaining the firm support for the new Charter language by the City Commission which then will move it to public referendum in November. Thankfully this first...

Reporting from Fernandina Beach, Florida where right whale calving season begins in mid-November and runs through mid-April.Great news! 3 new North American Right Whale calves have been born in the past few weeks!Also there have been reports that 18...

We used to speak of Egans Creek Greenway in Fernandina as being a "preserve". But what is a preserve?In the Greenways' case, it's a Conservation/wildlife refuge/nature reserve. In other words, it's a protected area of importance for flora and fauna...

  In early December, there was a proposed FL bill, HB 87- Taking of Bears.This is a bill created by FL Rep. Shoaf as an approach to reduce negative human-bear encounters in the state of Florida. Despite strong pushback last...

The City of Fernandina is a vibrant and diverse community that embraces us economically and socially. From the friendliness of the people to the natural beauty of the landscape, there are countless factors that can make this place a great place to...

Sierra Club's statement on RYAM’s proposed cellulosic ethanol plant.The momentum is real, but the fight is not over, we need your help.Nassau County Sierra Group is opposing RYAM’s proposal to build an ethanol plant on the Rayonier property in the...

Many citizens of  Florida wish to see bears continue to thrive in the state. The challenge is to learn how problems with bears can be avoided in residential areas that are in or near bear habitat. We need a plan clearly grounded in science...

Florida Sierra Club Defends Bears!!Take Action Now to Stop the Florida Black Bear Trophy Hunt.  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is preparing to vote on whether to authorize a controversial and scientifically...