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Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States.
VA Sierra Club summer interns [...]
With the blustery Forward on Climate Rally now in our rear view mirror, we’re moving on to the Electric Slide to Clean Energy this Spring. News, green tips, fun, action and more can all be found in the Spring 2013 edition of the Old Dominion Sierran – aka the ODS!
Spring 2013
Sierra Club challenges Dominion’s [...]
Each March, the Virginia Chapter Sierra Club has the opportunity to ask our members to support the work we are doing right here to protect the Commonwealth’s environment.
We know what it takes to win.
In 2012, thanks to your support we fought back against Goliath (aka Virginia Uranium, Inc.) and maintained a 30-year ban [...]
In the 2013 Virginia Legislative session the Virginia Sierra Club will be working on energy related bills that will bring clean renewable energy to the Commonwealth by encouraging the investor owned utilities to invest in the development of wind and solar energy, bringing jobs and economic development, encouraging wind and solar energy which will make [...]
The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter kicks off 2013 with the latest and greatest edition of its Old Dominion Sierran. Check it out!
Winter 2013:
The Sad Saga of Uranium Mining
From the Chair
Sierra Club welcomes Corinna Beall
Members become skilled activists during Activist Nights
Volunteers needed to fill important positions
2013 – Another tough legislative year for environmental community
Let your [...]
I hate it when a legislator says he or she has heard nothing from their constituents on an issue that should matter a great deal. Protecting our clean air and water are issues that really should have their phones ringing off the hook and their email in-boxes filling.
Help us make that happen!
Come January [...]
As we move into 2013, it is important to take a moment and reflect on what we accomplished (and what we didn’t) this past year. It is amazing how many victories we achieved and with your help we can have even better 2013. One way to help us do that is to sign [...]
Various groups within the Virginia Chapter are hosting holiday get-togethers. All are welcome!
Falls of the James Group
Dec. 5, Richmond
Science Museum of Virginia
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Chesapeake Bay Group
Dec. 9, Norfolk
Ernie Morgan Environmental Ctr.
Click here for more info.
Great Falls Group
Dec. 17, Reston
Lake Anne Community Ctr.
Click here for more info.
Mount Vernon Group
Dec. 13, Alexandria
Sierra Club NOVA [...]
Check out our Fall 2012 issue of the Old Dominion Sierran! Click here to download pdf.
Is offshore wind really in Virginia’s future?
From the Chair
Summer interns give valuable service
Kate Addleson joins Virginia chapter staff
Stop everything – get to the polls November 6
Spreading the truth – one paper at a time
Offshore wind power could [...]
Help Wanted: Conservation Program Coordinator Position – Sierra Club-Virginia Chapter is seeking an experienced grassroots organizer in Hampton Roads to hit the ground running working on exciting environmental campaigns including keeping the ban on uranium mining, transportation issues like Light Rail and energy issues including supporting offshore wind power and opposing offshore drilling. Work [...]
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