The Vermont Sierra Club blog is a tool to improve connections with our membership on a regular basis, to be more public about our stands on important policy issues, and to bring more people into our active circles of engagement. Check back here regularly for we will be posting here regularly in the coming weeks.
Correcting the record on the Data Center Bill-(From VPIRG)
June 9, 2026
The following is an email sent by Ben Edgerly Walsh, Climate & Energy Program Director, VPIRG. VPIRG as the leading advocacy group, wrote this reflection to refute the rhetoric justifying the Governor's flawed veto. On Friday (May...
Artificial Turf threatens communities in the Champlain Valley
June 3, 2026
The Sierra Club, at its heart, is a grassroots organization, and although we are the nation's largest and oldest conservation organization, our locally elected, democratic leadership at times actively works to elevate smaller community groups'...
Biking the Connecticut River Valley Trail
June 1, 2026
This past weekend, we had another fun time exploring the future Connecticut River Valley Trail. Thanks to our friends from Upper Valley E-Bike Initiative and Local Motion for joining on us. See below a few photos, and then following that is...
Supporting Plug in Solar and efficiency bills , coalition sign on letter
May 19, 2026
The following is a group sign-on letter that the Vermont Sierra Club signed it on order to support improvements to the plug-in solar and efficiency standards bill. House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure115 State...
Spring Riding for Health, the Climate and Fun
May 26, 2026
Another fun day of riding with Sierra Club members and friends:Vermont Sierra Club, Ticket to Ride, and Montpelier Complete Streets Committee met for a casual bike ride from Montpelier to Middlesex along the Winooski River. As part of our...
Sierra Club Statement to support workers sorting bottles and cans for redemption
May 20, 2026
This statement was submitted to members of the Senate Finance Committe to support a modest increase to support workers sorting redeem bottles and cans. Submitted May 19, 2026 As a member of the Senate’s Finance Committee, the Vermont...
Comments in Opposition to Wetlands Rulemaking as per EO-06-25
May 19, 2026
The following comments were submitted by Laura Hill-Eubanks, an active volunteer with the Sierra Club. Although, the Chapter did sign a letter opposing Governor Scott's attempts to illegally bypass Vermont wetlands rules, we have not been...
Meet Bob, the new Vermont Volunteer Coordinator
May 11, 2026
I'm excited to introduce myself as your new Volunteer Coordinator here in Vermont. My name is Bob Galvin, and I’m thrilled to be joining a community that has long been at the forefront of protecting our state’s natural heritage and advancing bold...
REPORT: Vermont making progress on spending federal EV charging dollars, but still has a long way to go
April 30, 2026
Amid high gas prices and a tight state budget, Vermont must do more to swiftly spend federal funding for EV charging to help drivers go electric MONTPELIER — Vermont made meaningful progress on rolling out federal EV charging...
Sierra Club comments on Net Metering to the PUC April 2026
April 29, 2026
The following comments were submitted by the Vermont Sierra Club regarding the Department of Public Service (PSD) proposals concerning the biennial adjustment of net metering compensation rates. You can submit a comment as well by:...