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Honoring the Legacy of Bay Chapter Leader David McCoard
May 3, 2022
Stalwart Sierra Club volunteer David McCoard passed away in April. He was a tireless advocate for the environment and social justice. Dave was a Sierra Club member for 58 years, and an active Club leader for most of those years.
A Win for Point Molate: Developer's Bond Plan Rejected
May 3, 2022
On Friday, March 18th, the Richmond City Council rejected establishing a Community Facilities District (CFD) that would allow for a $292 million bond to finance the infrastructure needed for SunCal, an Irvine developer, to build up to 2,000 luxury...
Oysters: A Delicious Appetizer, and Nature’s Key to Mitigating Sea Level Rise
May 3, 2022
With summer around the corner, what could be better than a plate full of fresh oysters on crushed ice and all the fixings? But oysters are not just a tasty delicacy — they are also one of nature’s superheroes in helping to clean water and protect...
Why a Trails Master Plan Is Needed for Our East Bay Parks
May 3, 2022
The East Bay Regional Park District, like parks across the country, has seen an enormous increase in park users over the past years, and especially during the pandemic. As a result, some of the trails have gotten quite crowded, and there have been...
People, Power, and Politics in Local Sierra Club Executive Committees
May 3, 2022
From the local Group Executive Committees (Ex Coms) to the national Board of Directors, we elect the people who speak for us as a Club. These leaders work very hard and dedicate countless hours to our cause — why do they do it? And should you...
50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act Reminds Us Where We Started
May 3, 2022
This year marks the 50th anniversary of our country’s Clean Water Act (CWA). In October 1972, Congress passed the Clean Water Act in order to help protect and repair America’s waterways. The San Francisco Bay, being one of the world's most urbanized...
Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing: Let People Speak for Themselves
May 3, 2022
In this column on the Jemez Principles, we’ll be diving into letting people speak for themselves. On its surface, this can seem fairly straightforward. Many of us may think that we already accomplish this. Unfortunately, many of us may not notice...
Join Our Grand Trash Tournament for Earth Day 2022!
April 15, 2022
Join the Sierra Club Southern Alameda County Group's Grand Trash Tournament for Earth Day 2022, running from April 15th to May 10th, 2022! The pandemic has been rough on our environment, but through this trash pick-up tournament, we have a chance to...
Tell the Albany City Council to Preserve Albany Hill Park
April 4, 2022
At its April 4th meeting, will the Albany City Council vote to preserve Albany Hill Park or will it choose instead to sell off a significant portion of public park land to private ownership? In 2017 the Albany Lions Club sued the City of Albany,...
Annual Beginners Backpack Class Begins This April
April 1, 2022
Learn how to travel safely and comfortably with only a pack on your back during the annual Beginners Backpack course run by the Backpack Section. The Beginners Backpack Class 2022 consists of a virtual class via Zoom on April 27th (7 PM - 9 PM) and...