About Us

Conservation Efforts

The Sierra Club Mission

  • Explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth.
  • Practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources.
  • Educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment.
  • Use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

We have to fight climate change like we actually want to win.” - Jagmeet Singh, Canadian Politician

What Do We Stand For, and What We Are Doing About It

Responding to Climate Change

  • Developing Transportation Alternatives: Promoting bicycling, pedestrian walkways, and public transportation to reduce emissions.
  • Advocating for Affordable Housing: Supporting the construction of more affordable housing in urban areas to minimize long commutes for workers.
  • Enhancing Energy Efficiency: Encouraging better energy efficiency in businesses and homes.
  • Reducing Our Carbon Footprint: Raising awareness of our own carbon footprints and taking steps to reduce them.
  • Holding Industries Accountable: Urging the Wine and Tourist industries to lower their emissions.
  • Planning for Climate Adaptation: Helping to plan for adaptation to sea level rise, more extreme weather, and increased wildfire risk.