Eileen is the Virginia Conservation Program Manager with the Virginia Chapter Sierra Club.
[Posted Dec. 9, 2011] – The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter is seeking an Assistant Director for Legislation and Development. Proven skills and a track record in both areas are a must. Knowledge of environmental issues and experience in working with volunteer leaders in a collaborative decision making process are also essential. Deadline for [...]
Protect the GWNF! Tell the U.S. Forest Service to adopt a stronger plan.
UPDATE: THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
Job Title: Conservation Program Coordinator
Chapter: Virginia
Reports To: Chapter Director
Context: The Conservation Program Coordinator organizes and implements a major conservation program, campaign or initiative such as land use management, air/water quality, wilderness management, transportation planning, wetlands, urban planning, etc.
Scope: Under direction of the Chapter Director or the assigned volunteer leader, implements [...]
Since the first Earth Day began 40 years ago, and despite incredible progress on environmental protection, America has a failing energy policy that continues to reward polluters, undermines the health of the American people, threatens our national and economic security and keeps us dependent on energy sources from overseas. W
We call on Congress to [...]
Even as the rest of Virginia is moving forward toward a clean energy future, the Old Dominion Electric Cooperative is heading backwards by proposing a massive new $6 billion, 1500 megawatt coal plant in Hampton Roads.
In the heated debate over offshore drilling, policy makers have only addressed “how much”: how much gas and oil, how much tax revenue, and how many new jobs they think it would create. Yet from the standpoint of healthy oceans, they’ve largely ignored the coastal environment and economies that would be subjected to potential [...]
With a stake in the heart of the Mattaponi reservoir project, the I-81 battle seems poised to take over the distinction of Virginia’s epic environmental campaign. It was 2002 when we started to see multiple proposals to widen I-81 to address the congestion and safety issues resulting from heavy truck traffic.
All over Virginia, communities are taking action to help solve global warming. From hybrid vehicle fleets in Alexandria and Fairfax, to green buildings in Charlottesville, and schools powered with renewable energy in Virginia Beach, local governments are moving forward with innovative energy solutions that curb global warming, save taxpayer dollars, and create healthier cities.
So [...]
Victory is Ours: We Saved the Mattaponi River
by Tyla Matteson
Our valiant efforts over the past 13 years to Save the Mattaponi have a happy ending. Newport News terminated their project to construct the proposed King William Reservoir.
Our story goes back to 1996 when the Sierra Club began the campaign to stop a giant and unneeded [...]
The 2010 Conservation Briefing Book is out. Check it out here.
“The Briefing Book lays out a ‘common agenda’ for conservationists. VCN and its affiliated nonprofits put that agenda into action by educating opinion leaders, by monitoring legislation and endorsing or opposing bills when appropriate, and by helping concerned citizens engage the legislative process” – [...]
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