Blog posts from around the country
North Star Chapter
Nearly 1,000 people gathered today on the shores of Gichi-gami—Lake Superior— for a rally and march to express their ongoing opposition to Enbridge’s Line 3 tar sands pipeline. The crowd expressed appreciation to the Minnesota Pollution Control…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
By Ken Kramer, Water Resources Chair, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club
“One Water.” To some, the term may sound like a new low-calorie flavored water drink or the new name for a private water supply company. In the water world today, however, “…
Idaho Chapter
Idaho’s salmon and steelhead are in crisis. Scientists warn our fish could go extinct within a few decades. Please join us for a critical public hearing on Monday, September 30th at 5 pm and help us send a powerful message to Idaho’s leaders that we…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
The Houston Sierra Club has endorsed METRO Proposition A, which will authorize bond funding for projects in the new METRONext transit plan. This measure includes no new tax increase. Proposition A will be on the ballot on November 5; early voting…
Chicago Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
Blog and photo by Suzy Schlosberg, Chicago Youth Alliance for Climate Action
Alabama Chapter
As I listen to brief introductions from citizens of Birmingham and surrounding communities, I understand that these individuals bring a variety of perspectives, interests, skills, and ideas.
Loma Prieta Chapter
On September 15th, the Forest Protection Committee and the San Carlos Belmont Group hosted a Wildfire Summit at the College of San Mateo to raise awareness of the threat of wildfires in California.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
On October 16, Doug Peterson will be the speaker and will address the flood of petrochemical pollution issues in our region.
What can concerned citizens do to protect our families from the toxic health threats of the now routine petrochemical…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Describe the first time you felt a strong affinity for nature
Strangely enough I don’t think it was when I was even in nature. I remember a day in 8th grade when my English teacher asked us to describe the most beautiful things we’d ever seen. That…
Alabama Chapter
Enjoying Alabama/Outings Opportunities: Alabama Sierra Club's Annual Retreat Explores Alabama's Nature and Environment