Blog posts from around the country

North Star Chapter
The Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO), North Star Chapter joins organizations in the Twin Cities and beyond in mourning and condemning the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. His murder is the most recent example in…
Florida Chapter
Gov. DeSantis surprised no one today when he signed the misnamed "Clean Waterways Act," SB 712, after it was escorted to passage in both chambers of the Legislature by Florida DEP Secretary Noah Valenstein.
Florida Chapter
By signing Senate Bill 172, Gov. DeSantis harms home rule, strips Key West of its reef protection sunscreen ordinance and jeopardizes one of Florida's most precious and unique natural resources.
Virginia Chapter
Gustavo Angeles, Environmental Justice Program Coordinator for the Sierra Club issued the following statement in response: “Projects like the Chickahominy Gas Plant continue systemic environmental injustice, forcing vulnerable populations and…
Washington State Chapter
When I first heard of the concept of reparations as a high school student, I used my immigrant status to avoid taking any responsibility for the racial inequalities that exist in the US. But, as I grew into my late 20s, and with help from anti-…
Washington State Chapter
As an environmental organization, it may seem strange for us to be taking a stance on policing issues. Many know the Sierra Club for our work on national parks, clean energy, salmon restoration, and the like. But at the heart of all of these issues…
Virginia Chapter
Governor Northam ceremonially signed legislation supporting offshore wind development, and along with dozens of offshore wind stakeholders celebrated the completion of construction on the demonstration project known as the Coastal Virginia Offshore…
New Jersey Chapter
Today, S20 (Sarlo/Cunningham)/A3 (Pintor Marin/Burzichelli) was passed by both the Senate and Assembly. The bill amends and supplements FY20 appropriations act to effectuate extension of fiscal year through September 30, 2020. The bill takes around…
Wisconsin Chapter
Wisconsinites can show their support and push for bold climate action at any of the upcoming virtual Climate Change Task Force meetings in July. Here’s our guide to 6 major issue areas where we can push for policies that respond to climate change.…
Alabama Chapter
Contact: Casi (kc) Callaway, Mobile Baykeeper Executive Director & Baykeeper, 251-433-4229; cell – 251-209-4253, callaway@mobilebaykeeper.org