Blog posts from around the country

Suwannee St. Johns Group / Florida Chapter / Florida
Zoom meeting June 3. Recent shifts have been so rapid and so dramatic that most of us aren’t fully aware that the technical and economic barriers that existed in the past are no longer relevant; the only hurdle that remains is political. What does…
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
The Illinois General Assembly Tuesday has established a task force to study new uses for land originally targeted for the now-defunct Route 53 Extension.
Suwannee St. Johns Group / Florida Chapter / Florida
When disaster strikes, people will want to help. But when it comes to helping a community in crisis, not every response is timely or even appropriate. Here are Sierra Club's recommended guidelines for appropriate (and inappropriate) 'mutual aid'.
Suwannee St. Johns Group / Florida Chapter / Florida
We did it. Gainesville commission votes unanimously to do the right thing. Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) trash collection will continue to encourage households to reduce waste.
Suwannee St. Johns Group / Florida Chapter / Florida
At this time, we do not know if we can resume outings after July 4, but if we can, we may take the High School students from Environmental Ambassadors on an outing at the end of July. We definitely are ready to resume our outings for the fall once…
Lone Star Chapter
While the Sierra Club is already busy working on our 2021 Legislative Scorecard, we wanted to give a quick wrap-up of the tumultuous rollercoaster ride that was the 87th Legislative Session, which officially wrapped up on Memorial Day.
New Jersey Chapter
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the DEP’s Green Acres Program today. The event is being held at the Holly Farm tract of the Menantico Ponds Wildlife Management Area, which was acquired by…
North Star Chapter
Campaign teams advocate for legislative change on environmental issues. Clean Energy: comment on Xcel Energy's Integrated Resource Plan, climate and energy bill; Land Use and Transportation: Minnesota will be the first Clean Cars state in the…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for June 2021. Click the title to see the news this month.
Maryland Chapter
Earlier today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced its 2021 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The list includes the Morningstar Tabernacle No. 88 Order of Moses Cemetery and Hall site in Cabin John, Maryland.…