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Alachua County Commission Special Meeting - Hickory Sink
October 5, 2022
Alachua County Commissioners Stakeholder Workshop to assess the Special Area Study for proposed development on FCL Timber, Land & Cattle, LLLP Property (aka, Lee Property and Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem)
In-depth planning process...
Sprawl Threatens North Central Florida
September 26, 2022
The SSJ group has been advocating for Smart Growth on several fronts this month, including this site north of Gainesville.
The following article is by Tim Martin. Tim is a member of the SSJ group Executive Committee and former Conservation...
Beneath the Surface of Florida Springs
December 26, 2021
If you missed the ZOOM meeting "Beneath the Surface of Florida's Springs", it's available through Youtube
Penalize Rooftop Solar
December 1, 2021
If you agree with Senator Jennifer Bradley's proposed bill to devastate rooftop solar energy in Florida, then vote to re-elect her. If you want to protect solar energy from Senator Bradley, then take one minute to use our form to click-to-tweet your...
New Fossil Gas Energy Plant? No!
November 6, 2021
University of Florida plan for fossil gas energy plant ignores viable solutions to the climate crisis, and is a financial boondoogle likely to leave taxpayers with a stranded asset.
November Elections
October 19, 2021
If you are enthusiastic about our environment, serving as a leader, and making a difference in our local community, then please consider serving on our local SSJ Sierra Club Executive Committe.
Outings Are Coming!
October 19, 2021
Connecting people to the outdoors is what we love to do, Let's start having fun again!
Sierra Club is now allowing small group outings (up to 25 people with masks), and larger groups with approval.
Outings Leaders will soon be certified (or...
Florida Legislative Priorities
October 19, 2021
Climate Change, Land Conservation, Smart Growth, Water Quality and Quantity, Democracy, Empowerment of Local Governments for environmentally appropriate home rule. View this blog post to learn more about Sierra Club Florida's legislative priorities.
Future's So Bright: Good News About Climate
June 3, 2021
Zoom meeting June 3. Recent shifts have been so rapid and so dramatic that most of us aren’t fully aware that the technical and economic barriers that existed in the past are no longer relevant; the only hurdle that remains is political. What does...
