Advocates Release New Model Policy Guides for Vehicle Electrification & E-Mobility
January 31, 2025
The Sierra Club and its partners have released two national guides aimed at accelerating the transition to clean, electric vehicles (EVs) and e-mobility in an effective and equitable way. These guides provide key stakeholders with model policies at...
The Fight to Stop DTE’s Illegal Pollution in Detroit: EES Coke Public Hearing on February 12
January 31, 2025
For years, EES Coke, a subsidiary of DTE in River Rouge, has failed to install legally required pollution controls, releasing thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide into Detroit’s 48217 zip code, one of the most heavily polluted areas in Michigan....
Line 5 Case Heard in State Court
January 31, 2025
Line 5 Case Heard in State Court. On January 27, substantive arguments were finally presented in Ingham County Court before Judge James Jamo. This was more than five years after Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit to terminate Enbridge’s...
Civil Liberties Are Environmental Protection
January 31, 2025
Civil Liberties Are Environmental Protection
By Christy McGillivray, Legislative and Political Director
Sierra Club Michigan awarded Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson our Environmentalist of the Year award in 2020 for her...
Join Southeast Michigan Group for a Hike & Chocolate Adventure!
January 17, 2025
On Thursday, February 8, explore the beauty of Dexter’s Hudson Mills Metropark and indulge in the rich flavors of locally crafted chocolate at Mindo Chocolate Makers Factory. This unique outing brings together two wonderful experiences: a scenic, 2....
Sierra Club Michigan Launches Women Veterans Outdoor Leadership Training Cohort
January 17, 2025
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...
Detroit Activist Night and Collaborative Lyrics
January 17, 2025
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...
Updates on the Fight to Shut Down Enbridge Line 5
January 17, 2025
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 Highlights in West Michigan and What’s Next
January 3, 2025
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...
#OptOutside on Black Friday: Proud Lake Recreation Area Hike
November 1, 2024
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...