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Activists, Lobbyists, Legislators Join Forces To Protect The Planet on Lobby Day

September 1, 2008 By Mike Sappingfield

On August 11th, the California State Capitol was invaded by a host of Sierra Club Volunteers intent on convincing their local legislators to vote the right way on a number of bills. The Annual Lobby Day is hosted by the Sierra Club California, our advocates in Sacramento. Forty Sierra Club volunteers from throughout the entire state volunteered to take on this rewarding task.

VICTORY FOR LOS CERRITOS WETLANDS TASK FORCE

September 1, 2008 By Jeff Miller

Explore, enjoy, protect, & Educate After one club outing, an activist is born

September 1, 2008 By Muthoni Gaciku

INCREASE YOUR NATURE KNOWLEDGE THIS JUNE

September 1, 2008 By Gabi Mclean

OMC CHAIR'S OPEN LETTER TO ALL CHAPTER MEMBERS AND LEADERS

September 1, 2008 By Kent Schwitkis

Passages

September 1, 2008 By The Editor

SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS THREATENED BY TUNNELS

September 1, 2008 By George Hague

Suburban Habitat Restoration - One Backyard at a Time

September 1, 2008 By Sarah Mosko

LET'S SAVE OUR WILDLIFE: RE-ENCHANT THE CITY THIS OCTOBER 18

September 1, 2008 By Rosemarie White

CLEAN WATER ACT IN JEOPARDY

August 1, 2008 By Ed Hopkins

By The Editor

August 1, 2008 By The Editor

Waterwise Landscaping

August 1, 2008 By Maddalena Serra

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint:Say NO to Bottled Water

August 1, 2008 By Vicki Lee

Paradigm SHIFT -- Life beyond cars Renovating the Los Angeles Waterfront

August 1, 2008 By The Editor

Passages

August 1, 2008 By The Editor

TOO HIGH TO PAY: THE PRICE OF PRIVATIZING OUR WATER SUPPLIES AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS

August 1, 2008 By Lynne Plambeck

Coaltion of Activists Awarded $508,000 Grant

August 1, 2008 By Jeff Yann

Saving Water is not Saving California

August 1, 2008 By Douglas Kent

A Free Flow of Ideas: The Water Committee's Up and Running

August 1, 2008 By Jeff Yann

CLUB OPPOSES HUNTINGTON BEACH'S POSEIDON DESALINATION PLANT

July 1, 2008 By Vazrig Sabounjian

Firefighters Back Ban on Flame Retardants

July 1, 2008 By The Editor

Help Save the Planet from Special Interests:

July 1, 2008 By Kathy Seal

HISTORIC-CULTURAL MONUMENT DESIGNATION FOR GRIFFITH PARK?

July 1, 2008 By Ron Silverman

Passages

July 1, 2008 By The Editor

BOXER, MCKEON INTRODUCE LANDMARK SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS BILL

July 1, 2008 By The Editor

Have Some Poison, My Dear

July 1, 2008 By Alan Pollack

Burbank City Council:

June 1, 2008 By The Editor

Sierra Club Makes History : 240,000 Acres Preserved in Perpetuity

June 1, 2008 By Elizabeth Saas

Maddalena Serra Joins Chapter Staff

June 1, 2008 By Tom Politeo

Parks Are For Backpacks, Not Packing Heat

June 1, 2008 By David Czamanske

Victories for San Pedro Bay

June 1, 2008 By Tom Politeo

Tip of the Month

June 1, 2008 By The Editor

Volunteer Corner for Web

June 1, 2008 By The Editor

Cahuenga Peak for Sale

May 1, 2008 By Carol Henning

The Chair's Corner

May 1, 2008 By Mike Sappingfield

Adventure Opportunities: Explore Costa Rica!