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Calendar Events

Jun 22 (Sat), 10:00 AM: Patriots Path Stroll
Jun 23 (Sun), 9:30 AM: Whale Pond Brook Watershed Clean-up
Jun 24 (Mon), 6:00 PM: Rock Climbing
Jun 25 (Tue), 7:00 PM: Protecting NJ's Environment: From Cancer Alley to the New Garden State
Jun 29 (Sat), 8:30 AM: Invasive Plant Pull at Hoffman Park-- Our newest park!
Jul 4 (Thu), 9:00 AM: Manasquan River Reservoir Hike
Jul 6 (Sat), 10:00 AM: Social Hike in Hacklebarney State Park
Jul 13 (Sat), 10:00 AM: March Through Jockey Hollow
Jul 13 (Sat), 10:00 AM: Ramapo Mountain Park Hike and Swim
Jul 13 (Sat), 1:00 PM: Chapter Executive Committee

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GMO Labeling Bill Passes Committee Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:37:48 -0400 ...more

Press Releases

GMO Labeling Bill Passes Committee
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:37:48 -0400

Bill Held that would Exempt Private Colleges from Land Use Laws
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:32:52 -0400

Sierra Club Will Miss Frank Lautenberg an Environmental Hero
Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:29:20 -0400

Sierra Club Backs Senator Barbara Buono for Governor
Wed, 29 May 2013 12:40:46 -0400

Coastal Commission Released from Committee
Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:44 -0400

Keep the Frack Out of Our Water!

Hydraulic Fracturing, better known as fracking, which injects millions of gallons of water mixed with toxic chemicals, into the ground horizontally breaking up the bed rock to obtain natural gas. This may be one of the biggest risks to our water and our environment. The New Jersey Sierra Club has been working diligently to fight fracking from completely banning fracking in NJ & banning fracking wastewater from coming into our state.
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Tell Gov. Christie & State Legislators: Stop the lines!

An action alert to Governor Christie and state legislators asking them to oppose the construction of the Susquehanna-Roseland Transmission Line.

June 20th March & Rally Supporting Fracking Waste Ban in Trenton

June 20th will be an important day of action to support the fracking waste ban bill and urge our legislators to override the Governor's veto to protect our drinking water.

Gas Station Proposed in High Flood Area- Seriously

Quick Check wants to build a gas station in an area extremely vulnerable to flooding on the banks of the Ramapo River

Save Our State Parks - Stop Logging on our Public Lands!

Urge the Assembly Speaker, Assembly Majority Leader, and your legislators to vote NO on bringing commercial forestry to our public lands.

Speak Out Against the Transco Polluting Pipeline Expansion at June 13th Hearing

More flooding and destroyed wetlands could be coming to our communities if Transco is permitted to expand their pipeline system. The Leidy Southeast Expansion Project would install over 12 miles of 42 inch pipeline in New Jersey.

A Month of Action to Ban Fracking Waste! Call Key Legislators Today!

Call key legislatorstoday as part of our month of action to ban fracking waste!

Need Action on Climate Change & Renewable Energy!

Coastal Commission Legislation for a More Resilient Shore Up on Monday

Assemblyman Peter Barnes has introduced bill A3920 that would establish a 19 member Coastal Commission. This legislation would make the rebuilding process transparent and incorporate regional planning for climate adaptation.

Changes to Coastal Rules in Wake of Hurricane Sandy: Public Hearing and Comments

DEP revised coastal rules do not better protect our coast from future storms

GMO Labeling Bill Up for Discussion Monday! Can you help again?

Join New Jerseyians saying "Let me decide!" Call on the members of the Assembly Health Committee to vote yes on a bill to require the mandatory labeling of GM foods in their Committee meeting Monday.

Construction Starting on TGP Pipeline- But there is Still Hope!

Urge the DRBC to reopen the docket, complete a cummulative review, and hold public hearings on this pipeline

Tell Gov. Christie Climate Change Action Needed Now

Gov. Christie said climate change "is not a main concern". We need strong action now to protect our state from future storms

Bag Bill Passes Enviro Committee! Next Step- Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Enviro Commitee released the bill, now we need the Budget and Appropriations Committee to pass the bill.

Help Stop Bill that Will Eliminate Land Use and Environmental Protections

Bill A2586 would exempt private educational institutions from the Municipal Land Use Law, excluding citizens and local planning boards from the process when private colleges are involved.

Gov. Christie VETOS Fracking Waste Bill: Urge Legislature to Take Action

But we can still get these protections in place by calling on our Legislature to override the Governor's veto.

Stop Waiving Good-Bye to Environmental Protections!

Call on legislators to pass resolution opposing DEP Waiver Rule

The End of a Coal Era?

The 100^th coal plant since 2010 -- GenOn Generation Station in Portland, PA -- has announced plans for retirement!

We are winning as city by city, communities are standing up and saying no to coal and yes to clean energy. Public officials and energy utilities are realizing the economics and health problems caused by our addiction to coal just don't add up.

Let's continue this trend by adding more coal plants to this list and to promote a clean energy future!

This plant is the largest source of pollution in Northwest New Jersey causing not only environmental problems, but also affecting the health of the community around the plant. With this terrific news now the people of New Jersey and the country can breathe easier. Not only that, but our efforts have led to the equivalent of 11 million homes powered throughout the nation by clean energy! This amazing milestone, no doubt one of many to come, represents the hard work of our allies and thousands and thousands of concerned residents just like you!

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