We currently have many focus areas, from Building Electrification to Wildlife. For information about special, cross-chapter campaigns, go to the Campaigns page.
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Building Electrification. We advocate for local cities and counties to create policies and programs supporting residential and commercial buildings to replace all natural gas powered appliances with electric powered appliances. Replacing gas appliances with electric appliances, known as building electrification, provides numerous climate and health benefits.
Climate Action. Slowing climate disruption is a key priority for the Sierra Club and the Loma Prieta Chapter. Almost all of our efforts help slow climate disruption, from preserving open space to promoting transit oriented development in our cities. Our Climate Action Leadership Team (CALT) organizes and supports our Cool Cities' team efforts to limit climate disruption city by city within our region.
Climate Change. Explore all of the ways to combat climate change and learn how our Chapter is actively involved.
Coastal Issues. For good stewardship of all coastal resources, appropriate land use, adherence to the provisions of the California Coastal Act and Local Coastal Programs, consistency with CEQA and other environmental laws, protection of endangered species and coastal wetlands.
Forest Protection. For the preservation, protection, and restoration of the ecological integrity and native biodiversity of the forests of California, with efforts extending to include the forests of the United States and other regions of the world as appropriate, through education, advocacy, and political action. The Forest Protection Committee meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm, at the Peninsula Conservation Center.
Open Space. The historic mission of the Sierra Club lies in the protection of imperiled open spaces either by protecting it from inappropriate development or supporting its acquisition and stewardship by public or private entities.
Pacifica. The Pacifica Team is a city-based educator, advocate, and collaborator on city plans affecting the fragile coast and hillsides. This can be achieved through close scrutiny of official planning documents, providing public comment, joining forces with like-minded organizations (e.g. One Shoreline, 350.org, Fossil Free CA). Promoting nature-based and long-term solutions will be a guiding principle.
Pesticides. To educate our community about optimum, least toxic methods of pest control and the laws which regulate pesticide use.
Plastics Pollution Prevention. The Plastic Pollution Prevention committee seeks to reduce and eliminate plastics that worsen climate change and harm both the environment and public health. Plus we promote compostable alternatives.
Sustainable Land Use (SLU). Promote creating walkable, climate-friendly neighborhoods which group new homes, jobs, and shops near transit stations and corridors to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from transportation (the largest source of emissions in the Bay Area) while greening our urban areas for health and biodiversity. The Sustainable Land Use Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Water. To promote sustainable water supplies and sustainable water systems that are resilient to potential climate change impacts. Advocate for sensible laws, plans and programs that equitably balance water supply needs of cities, agriculture, and the environment. Current issues: Urban Water management plans, water efficiency, water recycling, grey water, water supply and desalination.
Wildlife Committee. The wildlife committee advocates for the protection of wildlife (particularly special status species), wildlife habitat and movement corridors, and biodiversity in the face of pressures from the growing human population.