Winds of Change Sweep Annapolis!

Marylanders want offshore wind power. 

Click to view pictures for the Rally

LEARN MORE about Maryland's offshore wind potential and how to get involved.

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Get Outside!

Join the Sierra Club and get outside with one of our many outings!!

Find out about trips on the Events Calendar!

More information on Outings.

 

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Donate to Support the Maryland Chapter and our Nine Groups

Help save Maryland's Environment!  Contribute to local efforts - Click here 

 

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Is your city cool?

Join your local Cool Cities Effort

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Volunteer for the Environment!

Maryland Sierra Club Needs You!

The 15,000-member Sierra Club, Maryland Chapter seeks
experienced and committed individuals for volunteer positions:

Secretary
Membership Team Leader

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Protect our Clean Water!

The public comment period for Maryland’s draft Watershed Implementation Plan (II) is currently open!

This historic plan outlines what the State plans on doing now to achieve its Chesapeake Bay water quality goals. Comments are being taken through March 9, 2012. This is a great opportunity for YOU to become involved in an important environmental issue facing Maryland today and  to clean up our local streams and rivers.

Please click here. Fill out the comment form directly from our website. 

Public participation is key for a strong plan, so please send in your comments! Thank you!

Impact Maryland's Environmental Laws

Victory on Keystone XL Pipeline!

10,000 Circled the White House  against Keystone XL Pipeline

On January 18, President Obama stood up to Big Oil when he denied a federal permit for the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, which would carry toxic tar sands crude oil from Alberta, Canada, to refineries and ports in Texas.

According to Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune, though, that's only the beginning of the good news this year for ending our addiction to oil. By 2030, we could be using 1.5 million fewer barrels of oil every day -- as much as we imported from Saudi Arabia and Iraq combined last year.

What will it cost? Nothing. Consumers will actually save money, thanks to a historic breakthrough.

But Big Oil is bringing it back with a vengeance. The Senate may vote as early as this week to force construction of the dirty tar sands oil pipeline -- and once again, it's up to you to stop this bill.

Last month, President Obama rejected the KeystoneXL tar sands pipeline, which TransCanada spent $1.3 million lobbying for in 2011. We knew Big Oil wouldn't give up, and sure enough, they're still at it, using their clout to thwart the president and pass this bill.

Email your senators today and tell them to oppose any legislation that would approve the Keystone XL pipeline.

See how Big Oil money influences Real Republican's political careers. Click here to watch. 

Moving Maryland Beyond Coal

  

From the time it’s ripped from the earth till the time its toxic residues are collected from power plants, coal harms our health and makes our planet increasingly inhospitable to human and other life. 

Click here to learn about the Moving Maryland Beyond Coal campaign 

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Read the Summer/Autumn issue of our Newsletter to Learn More

Save Mattawoman Creek & Chesapeake Bay!

Mattawoman Creek Upcoming Events

Water Options Ripped! Residents want Smart Growth!

Opportunities for Taking Action: The Comprehensive Plan Process in Charles County

Email Governor O'Malley to save the creek

Learn more about  the Mattawoman

Join Weed Warriors

Invasive Weeds Threaten Maryland's Native Wildlife

Learn about harmful alien invasive weeds.

 Ready to get involved? 

Join in at a location near you.  
Be aware of ticks and come prepared.

Coal Ash Rally

LOOK: Watch Sierra Club members and their families rally in front of the EPA advocating against coal. -11/17/10

TAKE ACTION: Tell MD's Public Service Commission to
stop our utility companies from investing in more dirty coal. It's time to focus on energy efficiency and
renewables.

Families Rally Against Coal Ash from Sierra Club National on Vimeo.

Hydrofracking: Is It Safe?

 Learn more about Hydrofracking! 

 Take action and Host a showing of Gasland, an award winning documentary about hydrofracking!

Stop the opening of 60 million acres of wilderness for development of oil and gas development.

Above are examples of hydrofracking wells that've been recently constructed in Pennsylania.