Blog posts from around the country

Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
An April 2018 report from Natural Resource Economics for “Environment Now” entitled, “Potential Jobs and Wages from Investments in Defensible-Space Approaches to Wildfire Safety”, details how a focus on wildfire safety in the urban-wildland…
Central Piedmont Group / North Carolina Chapter / North Carolina
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 6:30 p.m. Mahlon Adams Pavilion at Freedom Park, 2435 Cumberland Ave., Charlotte
Wisconsin Chapter
We made history and Dane County residents can feel a little more protected! Join us as we celebrate!
Pennsylvania Chapter
Thousands of miles of PA rivers and streams which run orange from abandoned mines and coal-fired power plants are the largest source of industrial water pollution. Part of the reason this pollution epidemic exists is a systemic failure in permitting.
North Carolina Chapter
Lawmakers returned to Raleigh this week and promptly filed legislation to address the contamination of the Cape Fear River with the toxic chemical GenX. But the bills fall short of what's needed to adequately deal with the problem, according to…
Florida Chapter
Floridians reached across the partisan divide at their favorite local beach to say no to offshore oil drilling and yes to clean energy.
Ventura Sierra Club / Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter / California
Life on the California Coastal Trail for 96 days over 1,000 miles is a mix of beaches, bluffs, forests, highways and towns. But it also means awe-inspiring scenery and wildlife.  You MUST plan around the tides, reserve campsites and be o
Delta Chapter
The goal of the march is to mobilize thousands of youth from across the country to demand action on climate change. Zero Hour is bringing attention to the fact that time is up for the climate and action is needed now. The youth of this world will…
District of Columbia Chapter
The Sierra Club submitted comments on the Anacostia River Sediment Project (ARSP), which is evaluating contamination in the Anacostia River, the associated health and ecological risks and appropriate methods for river cleanup.
Grand Canyon Chapter
Phoenix, AZ – Today, Sierra Club released its 2018 Environmental Report Card for the Arizona Legislature and Governor. This year’s report card tells a story of lost opportunities to protect public health and our environment, including our state’s…