Sierra Club Great Waters Group actively advocates on a myriad of conservation issues that affect our land, water and air. Our members are active on issues of transportation equity, rail safety, Ending coal and fossil fuel power generation, local sustainable communities and lots more. Read all about it here.
Mark Denning honored as Environmental Hero of the Year
December 4, 2023
The Great Waters Group of the Sierra Club recognizes Native American cultural speaker and educator Marin “Mark” Denning’s outstanding work with its Environmental Hero of the Year Award.
"Journey Down the Gila" virtual film set for Jan. 8
December 3, 2023
"Journey Down the Gila" is a film exploring grief, renewal and hope along the Gila River in New Mexico, telling the story of three New Mexico teens who died in service to the wild places they loved, their mothers’ trip down the river they sought to...
Help get Milwaukee Climate and Equity Plan passed
June 10, 2023
Milwaukee’s Climate and Equity Plan includes recommendations to protect and restore nature in our city and much more. And now it is scheduled to go before the Common Council for adoption. Please send emails or attend a hearing.
GWG honors Richard Diaz as Environmental Hero of 2022
December 4, 2022
The Great Waters Group presented its Environmental Hero Award to community activist Richard Diaz in recognition of his work on behalf of Milwaukeeans to address the lead crisis, secure rights for laborers and promote environmental justice.
Remembering Ron Mann – with butterflies
September 2, 2022
Twenty years ago, we lost Great Waters Group member and ardent environmentalist Ron Mann. The butterfly garden planted in his memory near the Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park has fallen into disrepair and is being rebuilt. See how you can...
Legislative maneuvers sideline use of Knowles-Nelson funds, but Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs preservation moves forward
March 30, 2022
A controversy over the disposition of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funds has revealed that stalling tactics on the part of the Republican-dominated Legislature may be aimed at undermining Wisconsin’s successful conservation program.
DNR deadline on Enbridge Line 5 comments now is April 15
March 22, 2022
On Feb. 2, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources hosted a public comment hearing to discuss Enbridge's proposed reroute of Line 5 -- and nearly 200 people provided comments for 10 consecutive hours. UPDATE: The deadline to submit written...
Isiah Holmes named GWG Environmental Hero of the Year
January 9, 2022
The Sierra Club Great Waters Group has named journalist Isiah Holmes as the Environmental Hero of the Year for his outstanding reporting. The award will be presented online on Jan. 17 during the program featuring Professor Al Gedicks on “...
Al Gedicks to speak on Environmental Alliances With Indian Nations of Wisconsin
December 29, 2021
Al Gedicks, a well-known lifelong advocate for Native American rights, will discuss Environmental Alliances With Indian Nations of Wisconsin at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 17 on Zoom. Also at this event, the Great Waters Group will present its annual...
Biden in Milwaukee -- Stop Tar Sands Line 3
February 16, 2021
President Joe Biden is expected to visit Milwaukee on February 16, and while he is in our state he needs to recognize a major threat to Wisconsin's and Minnesota’s well-being: plans to expand a dangerous and unnecessary tar sands crude oil pipeline...