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We are excited to announce the launch of a new Women Veterans Outdoor Leadership Training cohort. This program aims to equip women veterans with the skills and knowledge needed to lead outings for other women veterans, as well as support and...

The Sierra Club Michigan Chapter kicked off 2025 with a bang at the Detroit office. A welcome crew gathered for the first Activist Night of the year to get the creative juices flowing. We not only learned about but actually MADE hip-hop with local...

Ask Gov. Whitmer and EGLE to Deny the Enbridge Tunnel Permit. The Great Lakes are a national treasure, holding 21% of the world’s fresh surface water and providing a critical resource for drinking water, tourism, recreation and jobs. But for...

2024 was a wonderful year for Sierra Club members and supporters working together in West Michigan! We coordinated & collaborated on events, stood together and worked for meaningful environmental action. Highlights in West Michigan from 2024...

Following days of unprecedented infighting and chaos, the Michigan State House adjourned in mid-December for the year without taking action on several of the Sierra Club’s priority legislation.  In contrast to the State House's failures, the...

Compiled by Anne Woiwode There are many ways to give memorable and thoughtful gifts this season that are consistent with supporting a healthy, sustainable future. Here are a few ideas found at farmers' markets, local crafts fairs, in your...

By Jan O’Connell, Senior Energy Organizer A long-running campaign by Sierra Club and our allies to move Michigan’s largest electric utilities to clean, renewable energy is paying off with cleaner power generation and cost savings for many...

By Alex Seidleck Growing up, riding the bus was a fun filled time where my friends and I would meet up and make plans for our after school adventures. The time spent on the bus would be filled with joyous laughter. As my friends and I would...

By Abigail Kelly   The Great Lakes function as a critical resource for Michigan, providing drinking water, supporting local ecosystems, and supporting recreational activities like fishing and boating. This contributes to Michigan's thriving...

by Ken Jacobsen Join Sierra Club to #OptOutside this Black Friday and burn off those Thanksgiving calories with a refreshing 4.5-mile hike at Proud Lake Recreation Area on November 29. Nestled along the banks of the Huron River, this park...