The Energy Plan You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (But Should)
June 15, 2026
The Pacific Northwest is at an energy crossroads. After two decades of relatively steady electricity demand—thanks in large part to energy efficiency and conservation efforts—projections indicate that our region could require 50 to 100 percent more...
The Campaign to Create the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
June 11, 2026
As the 50th anniversary of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness approaches, the story behind its creation remains as compelling as the landscape itself. Behind the 1976 legislation that protected nearly 400,000 acres stood a broad coalition of citizens,...
Op-ed from Mt Baker Group Published in Cascadia Daily News
May 20, 2026
In response to a recent congressional proposal to impose the first-ever annual federal fees on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, Ned Vasquez, chair of Sierra Club Mt. Baker Group, penned an op-ed arguing that the measure is not only poorly timed...
Washington Chapter 2025 Primary Endorsements
July 27, 2025
State Legislature House of Representatives41st LD House Position 1, Janice Zahn Senate 5th LD Senate, Victoria Hunt County and Municipal Clark CountyVancouver Mayor, Anne McEnerny-Ogle Vancouver City Council No 3, Diane...
Evergreen May 2022: Together May Flowers Bring People Power with a New Climate-Friendly Building Code and Lummi Led Efforts to Save Salmon
May 11, 2022
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Support Indigenous leaders at the ‘Spirit of the Waters’ Totem Pole Journey
May 3, 2022
The fates of Southern Resident orca and chinook salmon are both tied to removing these dams. Without uninterrupted runs along the Snake River, chinook salmon cannot migrate to their historic spawning waters and allow another generation of salmon to...
Washington Passes Codes to Transition Buildings off of Fossil Fuels in Nationwide First
May 2, 2022
This past Earth Day, April 22, the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) voted 11-3 to adopt a new statewide commercial and multifamily building energy code that will be the strongest, most climate friendly in the country by driving the...
Washington Passes Codes to Transition Buildings off of Fossil Fuels in Nationwide First
May 2, 2022
This past Earth Day, April 22, the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) voted 11-3 to adopt a new statewide commercial and multifamily building energy code that will be the strongest, most climate friendly in the country by driving the...
Evergreen March 2022: Spring-ing into the New Year with Legislative Update and New Outings Opportunities!
March 31, 2022
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Volunteers Needed: Join Our Chapter Wildlife Committee!
March 27, 2022
In the face of overlapping climate and extinction crises threatening all of us, Sierra Club Washington State Chapter’s Wildlife Committee is an active and motivated volunteer team working together to protect Washington’s wildlife, our state’s...