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A central theme in our 2022 Annual Report (available here) is building a foundation for lasting transformational change. In 2022, we laid fertile soil and planted deep roots that will anchor us as we cultivate a more robust collective movement in Southern California. Here’s how our work illustrates this theme...

Could the restoration of habitat in Southern California mean the return of the endangered Southern Steelhead Trout?

Sierra Club California staff recently attended tours of both the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (ECL) and the WRD Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning (ARC) to have a better understanding of water recycling, water replenishment and the interconnectedness of water systems in Southern California. The takeaway- we need more water recycling centers and spreading ground (groundwater replenishment) facilities like these to solve California’s water crisis.

Swell Energy and the Solar Rights Alliance co-presented at the Sierra Club Orange County Open House on January 24th to inform homeowners about the benefits of renewable energy and the changes to the Net Energy Metering (NEM) program coming in April 2023. The NEM 3.0 changes will reduce the value of solar credits by as much as 75%. Sierra Club and Swell are urging homeowners to ACT NOW by March 15th to lock in the NEM 2.0 program and enjoy a faster payback on their investment in solar and energy storage.

The Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center, the Sierra Club's home in Yosemite National Park, is looking for volunteers to assist with interpretation during the season that begins May 3 and ends September 30, 2023.  

Living in Southern California means having oil drilling somewhere nearby. It has been this way for almost 100 years. Just look at historic photos of communities like Huntington Beach and there are forests of oil derricks. Big Oil likes being your neighbor, and as a California resident, you just had to live with this fact until a newly passed law. The law suggests that Oil and Gas interests have been a bad neighbor. Apparently, they have been a bad neighbor to enough Californians to get a law put on the books to kick them out and keep them out starting next month.

Four newly elected members of the Executive Committee will take office in January at the first board meeting of the year. They will join at-large Aura Vasquez, Liliana Griego, Steve Dunwoody, John Monsen  as well as delegates from each of the 14 regional groups, on the board

This November, the Angeles Chapter had the opportunity to join the City of Long Beach at its Veterans Day Celebration on November 12th. Alongside the People of the Earth (POTE) Krew, we connected with the local Long Beach community to engage veterans, military members, and their families with the earth.

After an interrupted 2020 and a skipped 2021, our beloved WTC program returned in 2022 welcoming an excited class of outdoor enthusiasts.

Don’t get caught in a blackout! Take advantage of the Sierra Club and Swell Energy Black Friday promotion. Enjoy a free gift on us when you book an appointment and speak with a Swell Energy consultant by November 30th. Plus, we’re increasing our offer to $750 off solar, energy storage or both through November 30th!

You may have seen the recent news about our partnership with Swell Energy (Swell) to offer Sierra Club Angeles members $500 cash back on the purchase of solar and/or energy storage batteries. Now, we’d like to tell you a little more about Swell and the value they bring to our members and our mission. 

Fantastic news! The Healthy Streets ballot initiative that the Sierra Club has endorsed in the city of LA has submitted its signatures today, and they are feeling optimistic about getting on the ballot this fall! Because transportation is the single largest source of climate emissions in California, creating safer alternatives to driving is a top priority of the climate movement.