So, what does the Sierra Club do in Washington State? In this one-hour program you'll find out, but there's so much going on it's impossible to tell our full story. Meet some of our key organizers who will describe our priority campaigns, what they are accomplishing, and how you can help.
It's super easy to tell your representatives you support these bills. Simply click on the button below for the Legislature comment page, tell them who you are, and click on the Support button.
Legislators are making critical decisions right now about protecting threatened mature forests. Ask them to conserve mature forests and buy other lands for economically impacted rural counties, using Climate Commitment Act funds in the supplemental budget. This is an opportunity to combat both the impact and causes of the climate crisis.
Edmonds Marsh Cleanup Ecology Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 pm on Zoom
The Department of Ecology is currently working on its final clean-up plan for the Unocal Edmonds site. Ecology needs to hear from the public that we want all contamination removed to prepare for restoring the Edmonds Marsh to a functioning estuary.
Let's take the opportunity to show Ecology that people care about the clean-up of the Edmonds Marsh.
Snake River DINNER HOUR
Thursday, Feb. 13 from 6 to 7 pm on Zoom
Federal Actions and Commitments to restore Snake River Salmon is the topic of the first in a series of monthly meetings that will provide opportunities for learning more about saving salmon, honoring treaty obligations, and creating solutions for Northwest communities. Come and participate in civil dialogue around different opinions and perspectives
Sea Level Rise Program from LWV
Friday, Feb. 16 at 10 am on Zoom
Speakers from the state Department of Ecology will present information and answer questions about sea level rise. Sponsored by the Natural Resources Committee of the Snohomish League of Women Voters, the program is open to all concerned citizens.
Electrify Everything In Your Home 101
Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 pm on Zoom
Homes should be healthy and climate friendly. Transitioning from dirty fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy is easier with expert advice. This first class in our monthly series is an overview of why and how to electrify, and the available financial incentives.
You CAN Recycle Your Styrofoam
Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 10 am to 2 pm
Everett Community College, parking lot F
2000 Tower Street, Everett
Students for Environmental Action is hosting a Styrofoam recycling event open to all. Volunteers will help unload your Styrofoam at this drive-through event. There is no charge, but food bank or financial donations are appreciated.
Enjoy Snow Goose & Birding Festival
Saturday, Feb. 24 from 9 am to 4 pm
Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center
27130 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood
Experience one of Western Washington's most spectacular natural events, the annual winter gathering of thousands of Snow Geese and Trumpeter Swans. Bus tours and guides will help you find the birds in the fields. You will see why the Stanwood Camano area is internationally recognized as crucial habitat for countless bird species. Tickets are available at the door for this event sponsored by Sound Water Stewards.
Watch this recording of Dr. Chad Hanson exposing the Forest Service's false narrative about protecting Giant Sequoias. In a recent Sierra Club Forest Protection Forum, Dr. Hanson proves with photo evidence that wildfires are essential to survival for the Sequoias and that the Forest Service management approach enriches the timber industry while killing the trees.
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the publication of a draft testing method that will enable government agencies, Tribes, and other groups to determine where and when the salmon killing chemical 6PPD-quinone is present in local stormwater and surface waters.
Help Coon Creek Restoration Planting
Saturday, Feb. 24 from 9 am to noon
20411 84th St. NE, Granite Falls
Your help is needed to plant trees that will save salmon and improve the health of this beautiful wetland environment. This event builds on a Feb. 3rd work party. The Adopt A Stream Stewards appreciate volunteer help with their work for our local streams and wetlands.
