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How Sustainable Transportation Took Huge Strides in San Francisco
December 19, 2022
The Sierra Club San Francisco Group helped achieve many big victories in 2022 for sustainable transportation from a car-free JFK Promenade, to continued public transit funding, to permanent slow streets, and more.
'22 And You: A Year of Big Wins for the Local Grassroots
December 16, 2022
This year, the amazing network of volunteers and staff who make up the Sierra Club’s San Francisco Bay Chapter achieved important legislative and electoral wins that are making our region a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable place to live.
Point Molate Victories Show Why Elections Matter
December 12, 2022
The progressive majority on the Richmond City Council has taken courageous stands regarding Point Molate in favor of the environment and against development of the shoreline property as a luxury housing enclave. These recent developments demonstrate...
We Say Once Again: EPA Must Obey the Law on Regulating Ballast Discharges
December 8, 2022
This past October, the Sierra Club and 159 other organizations asked President Joe Biden to direct the EPA to establish discharge standards for ships' ballast water that comply with the Clean Water Act.
Remembering Judy Schriebman (1955 - 2022)
December 7, 2022
The Sierra Club comes together to mourn the loss of the beautiful soul and kindred spirit Judy Schriebman, who passed away from cancer on Sunday, November 20th. Judy was a long-time member of the Sierra Club and Chair of the Marin Group who...
A Midterm Election that Counted
December 6, 2022
The 2022 Midterm Election polls closed over a month ago, but we’re just now getting results back for some of the year’s closest races. Over 82% of our endorsed candidates and ballot measures were victorious at the ballot box in 2022!
King Tides Foreshadow Sea Level Rise in the Bay – Join our Community Project This Winter
December 2, 2022
King Tides are semi-annual high tide events that can teach us a lot about how we may be affected by sea level rise. This year, our Bay Alive campaign presents a three-part project that will track King Tides here in the Bay Area to observe what...
Reducing Waste During the Holidays
November 23, 2022
When buying less isn’t an option and we’re still looking for a physical gift, there are many ways to keep the environment in mind.
How Wastewater Turned the Bay Brown with Toxic Algae
November 22, 2022
If you were in the Bay Area this summer, you probably noticed that the water along the coast and in Lake Merritt had turned a reddish brown color, almost like root beer or chocolate milk, darkened by massive quantities of algae. You probably also...
Vote & Make Your Voice Heard
November 22, 2022
It’s time for Sierra Club members to elect our leaders. Cast your vote between November 13th and December 11th, 2022. Your ballot is on page 31 of the Winter 2022-23 Yodeler or can be found online at sierraclub.org/sfbay/chapter-elections.