Sierra Club Florida News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Sierra Club Florida issued the following statement on the passage of Representative John Snyder’s strengthened House Bill 209 (State Land Management).“We commend Representative Snyder and the Florida House for passing the...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -  Over the weekend, 16 Florida State Park “Love Fests” — from rallies and sign waving to hikes and spring dips — took place across Florida, urging legislators to close loopholes and ensure the “State Park Preservation Act”...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Sierra Club Florida announced it has appointed Javier Estevez as the organization’s new Political and Legislative Director.    Javier has been with Sierra Club Florida since 2022, previously serving as the...

(Presented in 2025)Every year, Florida Sierra Club solicits nominations for deserving members, supporters and community organizations to be recognized for their work in support of the mission and goals of the Sierra Club. For 2024, the following...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the resignation of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton, and the appointment of Alexis Lambert as his successor.  Florida will now have...

MIAMI, Fla. - Today, the Sierra Club Florida Chapter announced its full support and endorsement of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for her U.S. Senate race to defeat U.S. Senator Rick Scott.  Sierra Club Florida Political Committee Chair Kristine...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Sierra Club Florida sent a letter to Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. urging him to reinstate climate change education in Florida’s school curriculums. In July, education officials directed...

As a student of history, I am recently reminded of the Robber barons of the 19th century and early 20th century who became wealthy after taking unethical steps to create large enterprises, while at the same time distracting or placating the public...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Sierra Club Florida announced it has joined the NoTo2.org political committee, a coalition of nearly 30 environmental organizations dedicated to defeating Amendment 2 – an initiative on the 2024 ballot to enshrine the...