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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · Aug 8

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...

Sierra Club testimony at EGLE hearing advocates for stronger safeguards from industrial farming pollution

Contact: Nora Naughton, [email protected], 248-345-1456

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · Aug 6

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.

Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · Jul 8

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...

Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · Jun 6

🚨 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 ⬇️

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 27

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...

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 23

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...

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 22

Perhaps proving our point, we present the "official start of summer" 🤡🤡

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 22

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...

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 21

🚨 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.

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 20

📣 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.

Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 16

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 ...

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 16

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.

Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 14

May 18: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

Mulch (spreading) Madness, Day 2

Official kick off of the Garden Team outdoor work season

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 14

May 16: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

Mulch (spreading) Madness, Day 1

Official kick off of the Garden Team outdoor work season

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 14

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 👇

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 13

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...

Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 13

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!

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · May 7

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

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · Apr 30

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · Apr 30

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.

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · Apr 28

📢 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.

Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · Apr 24

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...

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Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · Apr 21

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...

Michigan Sierra Club @michigansierra.bsky.social · Apr 21

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...

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