Michigan Sierra Club
@michigansierra.bsky.social
The Michigan Chapter of the Sierra Club is the statewide voice for the nation's oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
MONDAY! We're talking about the so-called "big, beautiful bill" and what it means for Michigan. Dig deep into the federal budget and share strategies for continuing the important work of protecting our air, water, and beloved natural places. bit.ly/FloodProofWebinar
August 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
MONDAY! We're talking about the so-called "big, beautiful bill" and what it means for Michigan. Dig deep into the federal budget and share strategies for continuing the important work of protecting our air, water, and beloved natural places. bit.ly/FloodProofWebinar
Permits for industrial farming designed to protect against rampant pollution have been in limbo since 2020 due to pushback from industry groups.
Today, we testified before @michiganegle.bsky.social demanding enforcement of these environmentally protective permits. www.sierraclub.org/michigan/blo...
Today, we testified before @michiganegle.bsky.social demanding enforcement of these environmentally protective permits. www.sierraclub.org/michigan/blo...
Sierra Club testimony at EGLE hearing advocates for stronger safeguards from industrial farming pollution
Contact: Nora Naughton, nora.naughton@sierraclub.org, 248-345-1456
www.sierraclub.org
August 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Permits for industrial farming designed to protect against rampant pollution have been in limbo since 2020 due to pushback from industry groups.
Today, we testified before @michiganegle.bsky.social demanding enforcement of these environmentally protective permits. www.sierraclub.org/michigan/blo...
Today, we testified before @michiganegle.bsky.social demanding enforcement of these environmentally protective permits. www.sierraclub.org/michigan/blo...
Join us this weekend for our 20th Annual Green Cruise! Get your tickets now at bikereg.com/green-cruise
There are two rides starting from 567 Livernois in Ferndale.
8 a.m. 41-mile ride to Belle Isle
9 a.m. 22-mile ride to Birmingham
Pre-paid tickets are $20. Day-of $25.
There are two rides starting from 567 Livernois in Ferndale.
8 a.m. 41-mile ride to Belle Isle
9 a.m. 22-mile ride to Birmingham
Pre-paid tickets are $20. Day-of $25.
August 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Join us this weekend for our 20th Annual Green Cruise! Get your tickets now at bikereg.com/green-cruise
There are two rides starting from 567 Livernois in Ferndale.
8 a.m. 41-mile ride to Belle Isle
9 a.m. 22-mile ride to Birmingham
Pre-paid tickets are $20. Day-of $25.
There are two rides starting from 567 Livernois in Ferndale.
8 a.m. 41-mile ride to Belle Isle
9 a.m. 22-mile ride to Birmingham
Pre-paid tickets are $20. Day-of $25.
TOMORROW! Join our virtual volunteer fair from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
Learn about our mission, the impact we’re making and how you can get involved. Hear from volunteer leaders about current environmental issues and where you can make a difference.
Register here: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
Learn about our mission, the impact we’re making and how you can get involved. Hear from volunteer leaders about current environmental issues and where you can make a difference.
Register here: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
July 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
TOMORROW! Join our virtual volunteer fair from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
Learn about our mission, the impact we’re making and how you can get involved. Hear from volunteer leaders about current environmental issues and where you can make a difference.
Register here: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
Learn about our mission, the impact we’re making and how you can get involved. Hear from volunteer leaders about current environmental issues and where you can make a difference.
Register here: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
🚨 We need to talk about J.H. Campbell 🚨
This mega-polluter power plant was supposed to stop burning coal on May 31 in the culmination of a carefully executed 3-year plan. But in the final hour, Trump ordered to keep it open. 🫠
Let's get up to speed ⬇️
This mega-polluter power plant was supposed to stop burning coal on May 31 in the culmination of a carefully executed 3-year plan. But in the final hour, Trump ordered to keep it open. 🫠
Let's get up to speed ⬇️
June 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🚨 We need to talk about J.H. Campbell 🚨
This mega-polluter power plant was supposed to stop burning coal on May 31 in the culmination of a carefully executed 3-year plan. But in the final hour, Trump ordered to keep it open. 🫠
Let's get up to speed ⬇️
This mega-polluter power plant was supposed to stop burning coal on May 31 in the culmination of a carefully executed 3-year plan. But in the final hour, Trump ordered to keep it open. 🫠
Let's get up to speed ⬇️
Volunteers needed! Help install a swing set at the VFW National Home on Friday, May 30th. Let’s get this done for the kids! Coffee, donuts, a tour of the amazing campus and lunch will be provided. Thank you for your support! Details & registration: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
May 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Volunteers needed! Help install a swing set at the VFW National Home on Friday, May 30th. Let’s get this done for the kids! Coffee, donuts, a tour of the amazing campus and lunch will be provided. Thank you for your support! Details & registration: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
Think you can hide from our activists? Think again! This crew started the afternoon protesting Rep. Tom Barrett's vote for the disastrous budget bill and ended outside @slotkin.senate.gov office to protest her support for repealing the California EPA waiver. michiganadvance.com/2025/05/22/p...
Protesters gather outside Rep. Barrett’s Lansing office after vote to approve federal budget bill • Michigan Advance
Around 30 people gathered outside the office of U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) Thursday afternoon to protest what they say is his lack of accountability, absence from public events since taking o...
michiganadvance.com
May 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Think you can hide from our activists? Think again! This crew started the afternoon protesting Rep. Tom Barrett's vote for the disastrous budget bill and ended outside @slotkin.senate.gov office to protest her support for repealing the California EPA waiver. michiganadvance.com/2025/05/22/p...
Heading into the official start of summer this weekend, our director reflects on the extreme weather we experienced this spring and the critical government & emergency services that helped us through these disasters. Read more in @planetdetroit.org: planetdetroit.org/2025/05/mich...
VOICES: With climate change at our doorstep, Michigan can't afford to lose environmental protections
Extreme weather is becoming the norm in Michigan, driven by climate change, writes Sierra Club's Elayne Coleman, who says environmental protections from the federal and state government are more impor...
planetdetroit.org
May 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Heading into the official start of summer this weekend, our director reflects on the extreme weather we experienced this spring and the critical government & emergency services that helped us through these disasters. Read more in @planetdetroit.org: planetdetroit.org/2025/05/mich...
🚨 Emergency Action Alert 🚨
Senators @peters.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov must stand firm against attacks on state clean vehicle standards. Drop what you're doing and call them NOW to tell them to VOTE NO.
Senators @peters.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov must stand firm against attacks on state clean vehicle standards. Drop what you're doing and call them NOW to tell them to VOTE NO.
May 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🚨 Emergency Action Alert 🚨
Senators @peters.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov must stand firm against attacks on state clean vehicle standards. Drop what you're doing and call them NOW to tell them to VOTE NO.
Senators @peters.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov must stand firm against attacks on state clean vehicle standards. Drop what you're doing and call them NOW to tell them to VOTE NO.
📣 CALLING ALL ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS 📣
Trump's No Good Very Bad Budget Bill risks our future. Learn more and JOIN US on THURSDAY, MAY 22 in Lansing and Warren to protest Reps Barrett and James.
Trump's No Good Very Bad Budget Bill risks our future. Learn more and JOIN US on THURSDAY, MAY 22 in Lansing and Warren to protest Reps Barrett and James.
May 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
📣 CALLING ALL ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS 📣
Trump's No Good Very Bad Budget Bill risks our future. Learn more and JOIN US on THURSDAY, MAY 22 in Lansing and Warren to protest Reps Barrett and James.
Trump's No Good Very Bad Budget Bill risks our future. Learn more and JOIN US on THURSDAY, MAY 22 in Lansing and Warren to protest Reps Barrett and James.
WATCH: Christy McGillivray, our political & legislative director, provided important testimony opposing dangerous bills and setting the record straight on bills that would deregulate industrial farming in Michigan. www.sierraclub.org/michigan/blo...
Sierra Club Michigan testifies against proposed bill that would deregulate industrial farming and allow more pollution
Sierra Club Political & Legislative Director Christy McGillivray, along with coalition partners from Michigan Environmental Council and Clean Water Action, provided testimony detailing the dangers of ...
www.sierraclub.org
May 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
WATCH: Christy McGillivray, our political & legislative director, provided important testimony opposing dangerous bills and setting the record straight on bills that would deregulate industrial farming in Michigan. www.sierraclub.org/michigan/blo...
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to lobby with us today! You're all incredible environmental activists!
A special thank you as well to our generous sponsors! Your partnership enhanced the success of Lobby Day and fuels the collective work to get critical environmental legislation passed.
A special thank you as well to our generous sponsors! Your partnership enhanced the success of Lobby Day and fuels the collective work to get critical environmental legislation passed.
May 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to lobby with us today! You're all incredible environmental activists!
A special thank you as well to our generous sponsors! Your partnership enhanced the success of Lobby Day and fuels the collective work to get critical environmental legislation passed.
A special thank you as well to our generous sponsors! Your partnership enhanced the success of Lobby Day and fuels the collective work to get critical environmental legislation passed.
Join the Garden Team for our annual Mulch (spreading) Madness spring kick off at our Lansing office (602 W. Ionia St, Lansing, MI 48933) on Friday May 16th from 3-5pm and Sunday, May 18th from 11 am to 1pm. Enjoy gardening, refreshments and door prizes! RSVP links 👇
May 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Join the Garden Team for our annual Mulch (spreading) Madness spring kick off at our Lansing office (602 W. Ionia St, Lansing, MI 48933) on Friday May 16th from 3-5pm and Sunday, May 18th from 11 am to 1pm. Enjoy gardening, refreshments and door prizes! RSVP links 👇
What to know more about what we're lobbying for on Thursday? Read our political and legislative director's op ed in Bridge today: www.bridgemi.com/guest-commen...
May 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What to know more about what we're lobbying for on Thursday? Read our political and legislative director's op ed in Bridge today: www.bridgemi.com/guest-commen...
There's never been a better time to join the fight for our environment! It's not too late to do just that with us on Thursday. We're stuffing envelopes rn with all of the materials you'll need to have meaningful conversations with your lawmakers. Join us: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
Sierra Club Michigan Lobby Day 2025
SAVE THE DATE! Register today for our 2025 Citizen Lobby Day. Details on topics and lobby day prep sessions coming soon!
act.sierraclub.org
May 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
There's never been a better time to join the fight for our environment! It's not too late to do just that with us on Thursday. We're stuffing envelopes rn with all of the materials you'll need to have meaningful conversations with your lawmakers. Join us: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
We were alarmed by bipartisan support today for bills that undermine our clean energy laws. This isn’t about utility bills in the UP. It is a permission slip for corporate polluters to pump greenhouse gasses into our atmosphere without repercussions. www.sierraclub.org/michigan/blo...
Corporate polluters fight to undermine Michigan’s clean energy laws in State House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
www.sierraclub.org
May 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
We were alarmed by bipartisan support today for bills that undermine our clean energy laws. This isn’t about utility bills in the UP. It is a permission slip for corporate polluters to pump greenhouse gasses into our atmosphere without repercussions. www.sierraclub.org/michigan/blo...
Important dates for Lobby Day!
📓 May 7 Citizen Lobbying 101: beginner-friendly training or a helpful refresher.
📞 May 12 Prep call: a review of materials and best practices.
🏛️ May 15 Lobby Day: you'll be teamed up with fellow environmental activists who can support you through your conversations.
📓 May 7 Citizen Lobbying 101: beginner-friendly training or a helpful refresher.
📞 May 12 Prep call: a review of materials and best practices.
🏛️ May 15 Lobby Day: you'll be teamed up with fellow environmental activists who can support you through your conversations.
April 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Important dates for Lobby Day!
📓 May 7 Citizen Lobbying 101: beginner-friendly training or a helpful refresher.
📞 May 12 Prep call: a review of materials and best practices.
🏛️ May 15 Lobby Day: you'll be teamed up with fellow environmental activists who can support you through your conversations.
📓 May 7 Citizen Lobbying 101: beginner-friendly training or a helpful refresher.
📞 May 12 Prep call: a review of materials and best practices.
🏛️ May 15 Lobby Day: you'll be teamed up with fellow environmental activists who can support you through your conversations.
📢 PEACEFUL RALLY 📢 to elevate our concerns around the chaotic first 100 days, their effects on the planet, the people and democracy.
Note: Location may be updated. Suggest car pooling; some parking available @ Tower High School and side streets.
Note: Location may be updated. Suggest car pooling; some parking available @ Tower High School and side streets.
April 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
📢 PEACEFUL RALLY 📢 to elevate our concerns around the chaotic first 100 days, their effects on the planet, the people and democracy.
Note: Location may be updated. Suggest car pooling; some parking available @ Tower High School and side streets.
Note: Location may be updated. Suggest car pooling; some parking available @ Tower High School and side streets.
Join us for our annual Citizen Lobby Day at the Michigan Capitol on May 15! This year's topics are:
♻️ Protecting the Great Lakes from microplastics
☀️ Community solar
Register now! act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
♻️ Protecting the Great Lakes from microplastics
☀️ Community solar
Register now! act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
April 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Join us for our annual Citizen Lobby Day at the Michigan Capitol on May 15! This year's topics are:
♻️ Protecting the Great Lakes from microplastics
☀️ Community solar
Register now! act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
♻️ Protecting the Great Lakes from microplastics
☀️ Community solar
Register now! act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
Join Sierra Club Michigan as we rally in solidarity with workers at the AFL-CIO/NAACP hosted Town Hall for Tom Barrett on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 333 in South Lansing. Register: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
April 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Join Sierra Club Michigan as we rally in solidarity with workers at the AFL-CIO/NAACP hosted Town Hall for Tom Barrett on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 333 in South Lansing. Register: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
Join other Sierra Club Michigan members and supporters at the Empty Seat Town Hall to demand that Rep. John James stop these cruel cuts and put our communities first! Register: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
April 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Join other Sierra Club Michigan members and supporters at the Empty Seat Town Hall to demand that Rep. John James stop these cruel cuts and put our communities first! Register: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
The weather this weekend is looking pretty good 👀 Get outside with us for Earth Month!
🐦⬛ Head Up North for some bird watching with our Clearwater group in Kalkaska: bit.ly/RuggPond
🥾 Join our 5-mile hike at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in Saginaw: bit.ly/ShiawasseeHike
🐦⬛ Head Up North for some bird watching with our Clearwater group in Kalkaska: bit.ly/RuggPond
🥾 Join our 5-mile hike at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in Saginaw: bit.ly/ShiawasseeHike
April 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The weather this weekend is looking pretty good 👀 Get outside with us for Earth Month!
🐦⬛ Head Up North for some bird watching with our Clearwater group in Kalkaska: bit.ly/RuggPond
🥾 Join our 5-mile hike at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in Saginaw: bit.ly/ShiawasseeHike
🐦⬛ Head Up North for some bird watching with our Clearwater group in Kalkaska: bit.ly/RuggPond
🥾 Join our 5-mile hike at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in Saginaw: bit.ly/ShiawasseeHike
Change doesn't happen on its own. It takes all of us to stand together, speak out, and fight for what is right. Join us for our annual Citizen Lobby Day in Lansing on May 15: bit.ly/SCLobbyDay
April 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Change doesn't happen on its own. It takes all of us to stand together, speak out, and fight for what is right. Join us for our annual Citizen Lobby Day in Lansing on May 15: bit.ly/SCLobbyDay
Need help sorting through all of the anti-environment policies coming out of the White House? We can help. Join us, @michiganlcv.bsky.social and Michigan Environmental Council on 4/17 for a new webinar series where we break down everything happening in D.C.: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Need help sorting through all of the anti-environment policies coming out of the White House? We can help. Join us, @michiganlcv.bsky.social and Michigan Environmental Council on 4/17 for a new webinar series where we break down everything happening in D.C.: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Can't believe we have to say this, but fossil fuels are *not* "clean" or "renewable" energy. Tell your lawmakers to oppose two ridiculous bills that aim to undermine our landmark Clean Energy and Jobs Act: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Mich...
April 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Can't believe we have to say this, but fossil fuels are *not* "clean" or "renewable" energy. Tell your lawmakers to oppose two ridiculous bills that aim to undermine our landmark Clean Energy and Jobs Act: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Mich...