Blog posts from around the country
Toiyabe Chapter
Lake Tahoe's least-known state park has been saved from California State Parks' proposal to expand a golf course into the park. Thanks to a strong community coalition and a lawsuit supported by Sierra Club and the Center for Biological Diversity.…
Toiyabe Chapter
Invasive aquatic weeds have invaded the Tahoe Keys, and now they threaten the entire lake. The Lahontan Water Quality Control Board is considering issuing a permit to use toxic chemical herbicides to control these weeds. Herbicides has never been…
Georgia Chapter
The Georgia Chapter’s End of Year Volunteer Awards are our chance to highlight exceptional contributions to the Sierra Club’s work across the state of Georgia.
Georgia Chapter
Earlier this fall, the U.S. Forest Service agreed to settle a lawsuit the Sierra Club Georgia Chapter filed in 2019 with our partners at Georgia ForestWatch over a controversial timber cutting plan in the area around Cooper Creek in the…
Great Waters Group / Wisconsin Chapter / Wisconsin
It’s time to vote for the next group of people who will be joining the Great Waters Group Executive Committee. They will help shape the work of the Group over the next two years. We have five open spots and five candidates, so when you vote please…
Middle Tennessee Group / Tennessee Chapter / Tennessee
Fred LeMay, Volunteer and Chapter Leader of the Williamson County Citizens’ Climate Lobby will present the basics of carbon pricing and will provide a briefing on current developments in taking on climate change challenges.
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
Volunteer Nick Dodson issues a call to action for Illinois residents to advocate against EmberClear's proposed gas plant in this new blog.
Woods & Wetlands Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
This year’s Open Space Celebration was one for the books! The beauty and tranquility of Heron Creek Forest Preserve was complemented by that delightful mixture of blue skies, warm sun, and crisp autumn wind, making it the finest of fall days.
Woods & Wetlands Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
NRG will hold two public meetings in December to discuss its draft application for permits to close two coal ash ponds in Waukegan.
Woods & Wetlands Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), signed into law by Governor Pritzker in September, should help propel Illinois into a future of clean energy. Now comes the time for us to help implement these programs.