Our local political program focuses on electing environmental champions through nonpartisan, grassroots political action. The principal goals of the program are carried out by our all-volunteer  Political Committee, who work to:

• Hold elected officials accountable
• Raise the visibility of environmental issues in electoral campaigns
• Strengthen the Sierra Club’s capacity to elect pro-environment candidates at every level of government.

The Sierra Club does not engage in politics simply to win elections.  Our goal is to protect the environment, the wildlife and the people, and address issues of equity, inclusion and justice. Doing so through our political endorsement process requires financial support for political communications. Please consider supporting our efforts by contributing to the Sierra Club Florida PAC

Legislative Advocacy

The Suncoast Political Team regularly meets with elected officials at the City, County, and State levels to advocate for policies that support Sierra Club Florida’s environmental and equity priorities including Clean Energy, Land Conservation, Smart Growth, Water Quality and Quantity, Democracy, Home Rule, and responsible allocation and administration of Budgets. In doing so, we help to shape policy at the level which most directly affects our lives, the local level.

 Our efforts are currently focused on St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, and Safety Harbor, but our goal is to engage in every municipality in the Suncoast region. To do this work we need teams of passionate supporter members to join us as we speak with political officials, attend meetings and workshops, and serve as changemakers. To learn more about how you can assist in these efforts, please reach out to Suncoast Political Team co-Chairs Glenna Wentworth (glenna@SuncoastSierra.org) or Pat Fling (flingp@att.net).

Our conservation team is actively engaged in protecting Pinellas green spaces, educating the public on conservation issues and solutions and participating in activities to improve our environment and community.  The committee meets as needed  in-between all our great activities.

Click here to see  a  1.5 minute video on the Rain Garden Installation in Gulfport.  Video courtesy Damon Rothgeb.

 Lend your talents to help make real and tangible environmental change in our community! Our team works to support cities, residents, businesses, churches and schools in their clean energy efforts. We are proud to have produced the first Solar Dashboard with digital mapping for Pinellas County. Our efforts to partner with the community improve energy efficiency and save money, 

Click here to find out more about PInellas County's Clean Energy Revolution!  

Suncoast Sierra Club's Environmental Justice Committee seeks to support vulnerable communities within our Suncoast area municipalities. BIPOC communities are often the most directly affected by climate change, pollution, and weather events. We cannot build a sustainable future without assisting those who are most at risk and giving a voice to the unheard.  the Suncoast Sierra Club EJ Committee is focused on connecting and supporting fellow grassroots community organizations as well as assisting communities to become more resilient in the face of man-made environmental challenges. 

Want to be part of the movement?  Email info@suncoastsierra.org

Our group is run by volunteers. Monthly leadership meetings are at 6:30 PM on the second Thursdays of the month (except for January).  Currently being held online. If you are interested in attending, please email volunteer@suncoastsierra.org. Leadership meetings are open to all Sierra Club members.  In mid-January, we host our annual strategy session - to assign leadership roles and outline major events and goals for the year.  

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