Happy Bike Walk Week!It's a great time to clean the grime off your chain, buff your walking shoes and not fill your car's gas tank!
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Clean Energy Victory for Minnesota!
For three years Sierra Club activists and allies have been working to
stop the proposed Big Stone II coal-fired power plant expansion.
Recently, an administrative law judge issued a recommendation to the
Public Utilities Commission to DENY an important permit that Big Stone
II needs for its transmission lines. This is a major setback for Big
Stone II, and a huge step forward for Minnesota's energy future! It's
not over yet — the PUC still has to vote — but this recommendation
powerfully supports the message of Sierra Club leaders working to pull
the plug on Big Stone II, and pursue a clean energy future. |
Take Action on Global Warming SolutionsLast year Sierra Club North Star Chapter activists like you helped pass legislation that sets a target of 80% reduction of global warming pollution in Minnesota by 2050. Now our job is to make sure we achieve that goal. The Minnesota Clean Car Standard is one of the best steps we can take right now to achieve this goal. Take action and tell your legislator to protect Minnesota's future for our kids and grandkids by voting yes on this bill. |
Saving Seminary Fen
Chaska High School students from Dan Ress's Environmental Science Class
join Sierra Club and others at a legislative hearing on Seminary Fen.
The Fen is an extremely rare type of wetland threatened by a new
highway bridge over the Minnesota River. |
The Volt Vette ProjectOne of our long-time members and activists is making good progress on converting a vintage Corvette into an all-electric vehicle! You can keep up with his project by visiting his 'Volt Vette Project' blog on our website. Check back regularly for updates! (latest update: April 18, 2008) » Read more on making an electric Corvette |
Find us on Facebook!Stay connected to members and friends of our chapter by joining the Sierra Club North Star Chapter group on facebook. We would love to stay in touch with you about news and upcoming events, and want to hear from you too! If you are not signed up for facebook, it is free and anyone can join. Hope to see you soon! |
You too can be a Citizen Lobbyist!Lobbying is not only for lawyers and legislators! Professional lobbyists use the same skills that people use in everyday situations. Everyday people can have a huge impact on public policy and legislation. With just a little background knowledge of the legislative process, anyone can become an effective citizen lobbyist. Check out the Sierra Club's newly released "Citizen's Guide to Lobbying the Minnesota Legislature." |
Citizens' Guide to Land Use Planning
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