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As our days get longer, our Toiyabe Chapter volunteer-led committees and activists are building power toward action and successes in 2022. As you can see by the stories below, there are a lot of opportunities to make a difference in the world. Your participation and support will make us stronger. Take action today.
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Nevada Rail Coalition Advances Rail Across the West
Thanks to the great work by volunteers Anne Macquarie, Ron Kaminkow, Janet Carter and others, the Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter is a founding member of the Nevada Rail Coalition, an effort by labor organizations, environmental groups, passenger/freight rail advocacy associations, social justice organizations, and neighborhood/community associations to expand both passenger and freight rail across Nevada and the West. An expanded, robust rail system in Nevada and neighboring states can be the keystone of a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable and socially just transportation system that helps the United States meet its carbon-reduction goals.
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Change the World. Volunteer Today.
Would you like to have an impact on our region’s environmental health? Read about a few of the opportunities below or fill out our Volunteer Form to learn more about the different teams and what volunteering could look like for you. New to the Toiyabe Chapter or not sure where to start? Our Volunteer Coordinator will be able to answer all of your questions and help you find the perfect volunteering fit. Whatever your needs and talents, we can put them to good use to make a difference that matters. We're looking forward to working with you!
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Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)
JEDI is the newest Committee created by the Chapter ExCom. Misty Haji-Sheikh was elected to be the new Chair. This committee will focus on JEDI values and principles within our Chapter, JEDI trainings, and more. JEDI is looking for volunteers.
Why do we ask for your pronouns?
At the beginning of our meetings, we ask for your name and pronouns. We do this to allow each person to identify as they see themselves, which may be different than how you may see them. Everyone has a right to change their pronouns, or not to identify with any pronouns at all. Whether you identify as he/him/his; she/her/hers; they/them/theirs; or a combination of any of these, please be patient with us as this is new to many of our members, and the use of your pronouns may not be easy to get right. (Some of us were taught that they/them/theirs were only used as plural, not as singular). If you find that you have used the wrong pronoun, take a breath, correct yourself with the correct pronoun. We are committed to making everyone feel welcome and included, because to change everything, we need everyone. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
~Misty Haji-Sheikh, Volunteer JEDI Chair
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Public Lands, Will You Be My Valentine?
Join the Sierra Club’s Our Wild America Campaign on February 14 to virtually mix with and mingle with fellow environmentalists who love Nevada's public lands and are ready to do more to protect them. Public lands are beautiful places that inspire our love and wonder of nature. Now more than ever, these lands need your adoration and support.
We need help urging the Biden administration to designate the proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument. Nevada’s public lands also need your help to push back against the Nevada Bureau of Land Management’s leasing of public lands for oil and gas development, which would hurt unique places like the Railroad Valley Wildlife Management Area.
~ Christian Gerlach, Our Wild America Organizer
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Clark County Sustainability Listening Sessions
In pursuit of a more sustainable future, Clark County is hosting a series of interactive and educational Virtual Forums in February and March. They are seeking input on key plan focus areas of the All-In Clark County Community Plan:
- Climate Change, February 15
- Resilient & Healthy Community, February 24
- Sustainable Water Systems, March 2
- Clean & Reliable Energy, March 7
- Connected & Equitable Mobility, March 16
- Smart Buildings & Development, March 24, and
- Diverse & Circular Economy, March 28
Please attend. Your voice in favor of sustainable solutions could mean a healthier, safer future for millions of people in the Las Vegas Valley.
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Public Sessions for the Gold Butte Management Plan
The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District will be holding two virtual information forums to involve the public in the early stages of a proposed management plan for the Gold Butte National Monument, which was designated by President Obama in 2016 after decades of advocacy by Sierra Club and our conservation partners.
The virtual information forums will be held online on February 15 and 17, 2022, from 6pm to 8pm.
Gold Butte National Monument protects priceless beauty, wildlife habitat, cultural resources, and recreational opportuntiies. It's also threatened by off-road vehicle abuse, overuse, vandalism and ignorance. Your voice is needed to help draft a management plan to protect its values for future generations.
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Inspiring Connections Outdoors Coming to Reno
Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) is a community outreach program of the Sierra Club, dedicated to providing underserved urban youth the opportunity to discover the beauty of wild places, develop an appreciation for nature, acquire the skills to enjoy these places safely, and gain confidence and leadership skills they can use throughout life. Although there is a Las Vegas ICO group already providing these experiences, the Reno ICO group is just starting up.
A leadership group is forming and we need more folks willing to spend a few hours a month to get it going. No outings experience necessary! We are meeting once per month, virtually at this time. In addition to the Leadership Team, Reno ICO is looking for trip leaders and volunteers to guide youth from schools and agencies on day and weekend trips, which will include backpacking, snowshoeing, hiking, and rafting. Training and certification will be provided as needed.
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Safe Mobility For All.
Take the Survey.
The Truckee Meadows Bicycle Alliance (TMBA) is dedicated to improving quality of life for our community by making alternatives to driving safer, more reliable, and more inclusive.
To improve our quality of life and guide local leaders toward safer and more reliable alternatives to driving, the TMBA has launched the Safe Mobility for All Survey (SMAS) to gather your input on improving road safety, solving traffic, parking, and health challenges, and positively contributing to our local economy. Do your part to make our roads safer for everyone by completing the SMAS today.
Just click here. Thank you!
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Support Reno's Proposed Tree Ordinance
The Reno City Council is considering a Tree Protection Ordinance that would increase the tree canopy within the City by supporting the retention of healthy trees and updating replacement requirements for removed trees on both public and private properties.
As you know, trees are a great way to fight our climate crisis. They sequester carbon, remove pollution from the air, and cool neighborhoods, all while filtering water, providing essential oxygen, and boosting property values and economic activity to boot.
Reno is one of the fastest-warming cities in the nation, with an urban canopy less than half of those in Boise or Salt Lake City. Trees are sorely needed to secure a climate-resilient future for our "City of Trembling Leaves."
You can learn more about the ordinance here, and use the comment form to submit your feedback. Learn more about the benefits of trees here. Time to take the Lorax's advice, and speak for the trees.
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Support Local Environmental Activism
Everything you read here requires money to support the activists
and staff who do this work every day.
Be generous. Donate today.
All funds stay here in Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and the Eastern Sierra
to support local community activists.
Thank you!
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Join the Sierra Club
Thanks for reading. Become an environmental champion by becoming a member! The Sierra Club is the largest, most enduring grassroots environmental organization in the nation. Your membership makes us stronger!
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