NEWS

Applications for the executive committees of the chapter and our 5 groups will be accepted from July 5, 2023 through August 22, 2023. Find our more about us and our work on our website. See what the application looks like too.

Photo Courtesy of Baker University, Baker Wetlands at Sunset By Elaine Giessel, Sierra Club Kansas Chapter Chair On May 25th, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Sackett v. EPA that narrowed the definition of...

Because of the drought, the number of acres burned in 2023 was down 37% from the historical average. KDHE air quality reporting does not reflect air pollution exposure to Manhattan residents from intense smoke plumes seen in April 2023 because there...

  In the far northwestern corner of Kansas is a little known area called the Arikaree Breaks, a finalist for the Eight Wonders of Kansas. These arid "badlands" were formed from the erosion of soft glacial sediments into deep...

Mixed results on key bills with environmental impact. Sierra Club's legislative proposals didn't advance but we'll push for hearings next year.

Kansas is not taking advantage of federal funds for changes to coal-fired power plants and Evergy's Lawrence Power Plant should be closed as soon as possible. Join Sierra Club, sign up for our email updates and write a letter to the Lawrence Times...

Latest reporting tells us why we got our Christmas surprise from TC Energy - their worst pipeline disaster ever.  Take your pick for causation: carelessness, incompetence, cutting corners...

This year marks the 53rd celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. See our Chapter Calendar for details of the excellent in-person programs planned around the state. Zoom options may also be available.

The “Rock in the Road” is a landmark in McLouth, KS. In the middle of the intersection of South Granite Street and East Lucy Street is a large boulder of very hard, pink Sioux quartzite. This ancient glacial erratic is surrounded by asphalt because...

By Zack Pistora, Lobbyist for Sierra Club Kansas Chapter The Kansas Legislature is nearing the end of its 2023 regular Legislative Session with adjournment set for April 6th.   With a new slate of first-time House members, a new two-...