About

The Allegheny Group of the Sierra Club is a volunteer led group – our members are what make the work we do possible. We are one of nine regional groups across the state that help the people of Pennsylvania explore, enjoy, and protect our state's many environmental resources and fight for safe and livable communities.

2026 Executive Committee Members:

  • Fred Kraybill - Co Chair and Chair of Transportation & Energy Committee
  • Barbara Finch - Co Chair and Chair of Equity Committee
  • Kara Kukovich - Chair of Outings & Events Committee
  • Peggy Hoover - Chair of Political Committee
  • Dr. John Stolz - Chair of Climate Committee
  • Caelan Schick - Member and Website Support
  • Angela Wateska - Member
  • Deb Pirt - Member

The ExCom meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. To inquire about joining, email Fred Kraybill at fredkraybill@yahoo.com.  

History

The Allegheny Group of the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter was organized in April 1970. The Allegheny Group’s first projects involved legal battles to oppose granting strip mining permits which threatened irreplaceable local water supplies. It also...