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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...

by Anne Woiwode The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drafted the Michigan State Forest Management Plan , the state’s first truly comprehensive strategy to manage the four million acres of state forest lands. The plan addresses multi-use...

By Sierra Club Southeast Michigan Group Outings Leader Sudha Ganesh The Orange Loop, described as the "crown jewel" of the Bald Mountain trail system, is a 3.6-mile loop around Graham Lakes. Commonly referred to as the Graham Lakes Trail, this...

by Jan O'Connell Sierra Club’s long-term commitment to move West Michigan lakeshore communities beyond coal and fossil gas and the engagement of dedicated community members is paying off with a cleaner, brighter future for these communities. Here...

by Lynn Hartung The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of the 2024 Clean School Bus Program Rebates, which offer funding for school districts to remove polluting diesel buses and transition to a cleaner school bus fleet....