Important breaking news from Sierra Club Florida.
Sierra Club to FLDEP: VW Diesel Scandal Money Should Go to Zero Emission Electric Buses, NOT More Diesel
August 16, 2019
Sierra Club submitted comments to FLDEP on its draft plan for how best to spend Florida's $166 million from the VW diesel scandal.
Sierra Club Demands Full Review of EAA Reservoir Design
August 15, 2019
A recently released review of the Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoir draws attention once again to the fact that the current project design is seriously lacking.
Northern Everglades Basin Management Action Plans 'New Approach'?
August 14, 2019
Sierra Club submitted comments regarding the FDEP's draft approach to updating the three Northern Everglades Basin Management Action Plans.
Tenth Florida City Commits to 100 Percent Clean Energy
August 9, 2019
The City Council of Satellite Beach unanimously passed a resolution committing the city to transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy for the entire community by 2050 and for municipal operations by 2022.
Governor Signs HB 829, a Blow to the Environment
June 28, 2019
Gov. DeSantis signed House Bill 829 despite calls from environmentalists to veto this terrible bill.
Governor Signs Bill Effectively Ending Citizens' Ability to Enforce Local Comprehensive Plans
June 26, 2019
Gov. DeSantis signed House Bill 7103 despite the call from over 40 environmental organizations asking him to veto this bill, which threatens Florida with a proliferation of sprawl.
Safety Harbor Becomes Florida's Ninth City to Commit to a 100 Percent Clean Energy
June 18, 2019
The City Commission of Safety Harbor voted unanimously to become Florida's ninth city to adopt a resolution setting a 100 percent clean, renewable energy community-wide goal.
Sierra Club Statement Regarding Berman Law Group Class Action Lawsuit
June 5, 2019
The Sierra Club's Stop the Burn Campaign, launched in 2015, is not a party to the Berman Law Group class action lawsuit.
Everglades Advocates Request Governor DeSantis Veto HB 7103
May 29, 2019
Over 40 organizations committed to the protection and restoration of the Everglades sent a letter asking the governor to veto House Bill 7103.
Four Remaining Veto Requests of Governor DeSantis
May 17, 2019
Sierra Club Florida is asking Gov. DeSantis to veto four bills that both directly and indirectly impact the natural environment, freedom of speech, and the state of our democracy.