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Island hop in Channel Islands National Park
January 3, 2019
Join us for a three-day, three-island, live-aboard cruise to California's enchanting Channel Islands. The trip is a fundraiser to support the Sierra Club’s political program in California.
Inspiring Connections Outdoors program wraps up 47th year of youth service
January 3, 2019
The San Francisco Bay Chapter's Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) program is wrapping up its 47th year of bringing Bay Area youth outdoors. In 2018, we partnered with over a dozen schools, agencies, and community centers. We led trips providing...
Richmond advances ordinance to phase out coal exports
December 19, 2018
With coal exports ramping up at the Levin Terminal on the Richmond waterfront, the City Council last night took an important step toward protect the community from deadly coal dust pollution.
Chapter members elect new Sierra Club representatives
December 18, 2018
Sierra Club members have elected a strong group of representatives for its local chapter and group executive committees.
Victory! California adopts plan to restore rivers
December 18, 2018
It’s been a long haul, but on December 12th the State Water Board finally voted to adopt a plan to allow more water to flow into the lower San Joaquin River and its three main tributaries, of which the Tuolumne is the largest. On a 4-1 vote, the...
Point Molate update: Development advocates ignore major fire danger
December 5, 2018
Despite seeing the fire devastation that can happen when a place has only one road in and out, the City of Richmond wants to build a minimum of 670-1,100 housing units at Point Molate, creating a massive development next to a major oil refinery...
Get free goodies for choosing 100% renewable electricity!
December 3, 2018
The benefits of clean energy speak for themselves: a cleaner planet and a guilt-free conscience! But to sweeten the deal even more, the Sierra Club is offering free gear to our members who sign up for the 100% renewable electricity program offered...
Plant a tree to improve local air quality
December 3, 2018
After enduring weeks of smoky skies from the devastating Camp Fire, air quality is at the top of many people's minds right now. One way to improve air quality locally is by planting trees. Join the Sierra Club Tree Team at our monthly planting...
Members: Vote for your local Sierra Club representatives by Dec. 14
December 3, 2018
In order for the Sierra Club to make an impact commensurate with the enormity of the threats facing the environment today, we need our members to be active and engaged. Right now, that means voting in the election for your local Sierra Club...
Park at your own risk: What we all have to lose from parking-rich city planning
December 3, 2018
We’re used to seeing parking as an ordinary feature of the urban landscape, in lots, garages, and all along our streets. But it’s time to reimagine our cities. We must shift our focus away from fulfilling the extreme demand for parking and towards...