Collier Commissioners Stay the Course, While DEP Condemns Them
June 11, 2014
By upholding their decision to file a petition against the consent order between the DEP and the Dan A. Hughes Company, the Collier Commissioners listened to concerned citizens and made the right decision.
Sierra Club, St. Johns Riverkeeper, Citizen Activists Challenge Massive Cattle Operation Permit
June 4, 2014
The first of three phases of a 30,000 acre beef operation would ultimately withdraw 5.3 million gallons of water per day from an already over-tapped aquifer.
50 Groups to Florida AG Bondi: Withdraw Challenge to Chesapeake Bay Cleanup
May 27, 2014
Water quality in the Everglades will never be improved if regulated industries do not stop pollution at its source instead of sending it flowing into state waters.
Florida Sierrans Join Hands, Lead National Day of Action Against Dirty Fuels
May 24, 2014
5,000 people gathered across the country in 100 communities and 43 states to say no to KXL and no to all dirty fuels.
2014 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
May 15, 2014
On the win side, we were once again able to stop fracking bills, but we made no headway on energy issues.
Sarasota County Hears from Local Advocates on Electric Vehicles and Air Quality
May 14, 2014
Electric vehicles present a critical opportunity to reduce the harmful ozone pollution that plagues the community, while sparing drivers from volatile gasoline prices.
Activists Protest U.S. Army Corps for Everglades Delay
May 9, 2014
An unexpected move by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to delay a critical Everglades restoration project prompted a Sierra Club-organized protest.
After Activists Outrage, DEP Issues Halt to New Oil Drilling in Collier County
May 3, 2014
In light of the Dan A. Hughes Company's egregious violations at the Collier-Hogan well, next to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Collier County, all pending permits are currently on hold.
Driving Green in Sarasota
April 24, 2014
Rising interest in EVs sparked the creation of the Suncoast Electric Vehicle Collaborative.
Sierra Club Stands with Government Officials as They Send a Message to Duke Energy
April 23, 2014
The Florida Beyond Coal campaign celebrated Earth Day by standing with a group of elected officials outside Duke's Florida headquarters and delivering a letter calling on Duke to prioritize clean energy options.