Blog posts from around the country

New Jersey Chapter
Trenton, NJ - Today, Governor-elect Sherrill announced her nomination of Ed Potosnak for New Jersey’s next Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Commissioner.
North Star Chapter
On Thursday January 15, Minnesota's Public Utilities Commission voted to allow the burning of trees or trash for electricity to be called carbon free. The Sierra Club North Star Chapter issued the following statement in response.
Georgia Chapter
“Why are Georgians giving away nearly half a billion dollars in tax breaks while getting so little in return?"
Kansas Chapter
Check out our January 2026 Edition of Sierra Club Kansas Chapter's Waypoints Newsletter!
WNC Group / North Carolina Chapter / North Carolina
Join us for this scenic hike in the DuPont State Recreational Forest. This hike is rated moderate at approximately 6.5 miles round trip with elevation gains of a little over 550 feet. 
Sierra Sage of South Orange County / Angeles Chapter / California
Consider the special days when admission is free to our National Parks when planning your next vacation to America’s greatest idea. The Trump administration announced that parks will offer free admission to U.S. residents only.