Sierra Club Rejects Liquefied Natural Gas Export Terminal in Cove Point

In a unique plot twist, a prior legal settlement entered in the 1970s and later revised gives the Sierra Club the ability to reject any significant changes to the purpose or footprint of the existing Cove Point liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility.

“The damage that this project would bring to the Maryland coast as well as the disastrous effects of the fracking boom on communities in states like Pennsylvania make it clear that exporting liquefied natural gas is bad news for Americans’ air, water and health,” said Sierra Club Executive Director, Michael Brune.

Read the whole press release and media comments here:

Learn about dangers of Hydrofracking                                                                             

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Offshore Wind Power

Thank our champions in the House of Delegates! 

Thanks to your help, Maryland's Offshore Wind Bill passed the House of Delegates 88-47. Hundreds of you then took action to urge the Senate to do the same. Unfortunately, the bill didn't make it through the State Senate, not becuase of the substance of the bill, but because of internal politics. We're not done yet though! This movement is just getting started -- and next time we will win.

Please send a thank you email to our champions in the House of Delegates that voted for the offshore wind bill.

As heartbreaking as the news is that Maryland will not be leading the way for offshore wind energy in 2012, it's inspiring to see the number of dedicated citizens getting engaged for offshore wind. 

All that we accomplished -- which was a lot -- is all thanks to you. Over 1500 of you sent emails and made calls to their legislators and over 400 people participated in the monumental first every encircling of the statehouse for offshore wind energy. For all of this, we cannot thank you enough.

To keep the momentum, please send a thank you email to our champions in the House of Delegates that voted for the offshore wind bill.

We will continue to work for offshore wind with the support of dedicated volunteers and activists like you. We are committed to this goal and will continue to build our coalition of diverse volunteers and activists to make this dream a reality.

Learn More about Offshore Wind!

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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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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, Outings Committee &
Fundraising Committee Welcoming New Members

A Future with Clean Water is Within Reach!

Photo Credit: National Park Service: Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail 

The Maryland Sierra Club is taking action with a Water Protection Campaign in Talbot, Charles, and Prince Georges County. We are trying to reach a goal of swimmable, fishable, healthier waters for the residents of Maryland to enjoy!

If YOU live in one of these counties or just want to get involved follow the link above to learn more about what each county is doing and how you can help!

Protect Our Clean Water and Health from the Keystone XL Tar Sands 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. Email your senators today and tell them to oppose any legislation that would approve the KeystoneXLpipeline.

resident 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. Help President Obama stand up to Big Oil.

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 

OR

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.