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Vote for Sierra Club Board of Directors by 4/26
March 27, 2023
The annual election for Sierra Club’s Board of Directors is now underway. Sierra Club members have the opportunity to vote on 5 candidates to fill the empty seats.
USEFULL Returnable and Reusable Cup Service Launches in Marin County
March 24, 2023
PlasticFree Marin, a Sierra Club project under the leadership of co-chairs Jinesse Reynolds and Susan Hopp, has been working hard to move the community to opt for reusable foodware instead of single-use. With a recent grant from Zero Waste Marin, we...
SF Group Announces Housing Equity Committee
March 24, 2023
The new Executive Committee has voted to create a Housing Sub-committee, which adheres closely to the Sierra Club's urban infill policy. Get involved!
East Bay Regional Park District Decisions Becoming Less Public
March 24, 2023
East Bay Parks recently amended its operational ordinance, Ordinance 38, to give expansive plenary powers to the General Manager. The General Manager now has the authority to decide on expanding or contracting any use on any trail or in any park...
Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing: A Column
March 23, 2023
We need to treat each other with justice and respect, both on an individual and an organizational level, in this country and across borders. Chapter organizer Jacob Klein explores the meaning of "just relationships" and how we can implement them...
Spring Photo Highlight: Bobcat on the Prowl in Point Reyes
March 23, 2023
Photographer Lisa Spivack captures stunning images of a bobcat on the prowl in Point Reyes.
Groundwater Rise Raises the Stakes at Richmond's AstraZeneca Site
March 23, 2023
Sea level rise will disproportionately affect marginalized and underserved communities. Already, this can be seen in Richmond’s AstraZeneca site. This area is a major example of environmental injustice, and rising water levels will only exacerbate...
Bay Area Warehouse Build-Outs Threaten Community Health
March 23, 2023
Developers eye lots in SoMA, East Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, North Richmond, and beyond to feed growing e-commerce demand.
Chapter Leaders Welcome New National Executive Director
March 21, 2023
On January 31st, San Francisco Bay Chapter leadership took the train to Sacramento to meet the new Sierra Club Executive Director Ben Jealous, who is on a national tour listening to local chapters and leaders.
Vote Early! Vote Often!
March 21, 2023
The Sierra Club National Board of Directors election is coming up starting in April, and we have a great opportunity to choose our national leaders. Don’t let your voice in the Club fall silent; let them know what you think and vote for the best...