Sierra Club Welcomes Everglades Buy-Out to Avoid New Oil Drilling in the River of Grass
January 15, 2020
Sierra Club issued a response to the announcement that Florida will purchase 20,000 acres in Broward County from Kanter Real Estate.
Sierra Club Releases Governor's Report Card
January 13, 2020
Today Sierra Club Florida released its Governor's Report Card for 2019 at a press conference at the Florida Capitol Rotunda. Overall, the governor received a "D" for his efforts.
Tampa Bay Sierra Celebrates River's Restoration with Mayor and Friends
December 19, 2019
The annual holiday boat parade is a celebration of the restoration of the Lower Hillsborough River's tidal estuary.
$470.12 Million or Bust: Fully Fund Florida Forever
December 17, 2019
The needs of the valuable ecosystems of North Florida, our springs, rivers, lakes, wetlands, prairies and forests habitat have all been severely shortchanged and must be addressed.
Don't Describe Red Tide As 'Naturally Occurring'
December 12, 2019
Using "naturally occurring" to describe Red Tide creates a false narrative that takes attention away from the need to manage and address the human-caused factors that fuel karenia brevis blooms.
Muck City Aflame: Stop the Burn Protest Highlights Failure of FDACS to Protect Community
November 23, 2019
Sugar growers around Belle Glade protested today in front of a Florida Forestry Division Work Center, with smoke and ash plumes along the horizon in every direction.
Florida Conservation Icon Whitey Markle Has Died
November 6, 2019
Sierra Club Florida officials have announced the passing, after a brief illness, of Richard "Whitey" Markle, one of Florida's staunchest and most successful environmental advocates.
Miami-Dade County Accelerates Climate Progress with Electric Bus Order
October 10, 2019
Last week, Miami-Dade County Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of 33 battery-electric, zero emission buses. This is the largest purchase of zero emission buses on the the East Coast.
Public Safety Comes First? Changes to Pre-Harvest Sugar Field Burning Fall Short
October 1, 2019
Pre-harvest sugar field burning is an outdated, toxic, inherently unjust and entirely unneeded practice that the Florida sugar industry keeps and defends because no one in power has been willing to say no to them.
Tampa Bay Sierra Club Group Scores with NFL for Stadium Recycling Effort
September 27, 2019
The NFL has recognized nationwide the Tampa Bay Sierra Club Stadium Recycling Initiative at Raymond James Stadium in its "Huddle for 100" program.