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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · 8d

Register to join us!
Wednesday, October 29th 6-7:30pm: tinyurl.com/Oct29Data
Monday, November 3rd 5-6:30pm: tinyurl.com/Nov3Data

Can't join us? Contact your Councilmember at tinyurl.com/NCCAction

Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · 8d

Join the Sierra Club Delaware Chapter for a free online discussion on Birding Basics! We will be joined by Volunteer Rachel as she shares some ways for us to begin our journey as birders! Register to join us at tinyurl.com/Nov6Bird

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · 9d

Our Executive Committee election is right around the corner! Become a member of the Delaware Chapter by the end of November for your chance to vote and get a copy of our 2025 DE Sierra Magazine!

Visit tinyurl.com/DESierraClub... to become a member today!

Peep the sneak peak of our magazine cover

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · 11d

Join us for an educational and service focused outing at Eco Plastic Product of Delaware on Saturday, November 8th at 10am. We will get to sort through plastic waste and learn about how it is recycled into useable items. Register to join us at tinyurl.com/Nov8Plastic

Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · 11d

📣 ATTN: Data Center Ordinance Meeting!📣

On 11/4 @ 3 PM NCC Land Use will discuss the data center ordinance. Let us know you're coming @ tinyurl.com/Nov4LUCM so we can share resources and updates.

NCC Land Use Committee Meeting

Let us know if you are going to the NCC Land Use Committee Meeting to comment on the Data Center Ordinance

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · 12d

𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗡: 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘄! 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲! 📣

Take action now at tinyurl.com/NCCAction!

Act Now! Urge Your New Castle County Councilmember to Vote YES to Data Center Ordinance

Can you contact your New Castle County Council Member and urge them to Vote YES to the Data Center Ordinance.

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · 20d

Make a plan for this Saturday! All the info you need is on this site. #nokingsinamerica www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=s...

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · 26d

As we prepare for our 2025 Environmental Justice Award Ceremony next Wednesday, October 15th, we want to take a moment and thank our Host Committee Members! Their contributions help make this amazing event a success and we are so grateful for their support!

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · 27d

📣 ATTN: Unfortunately, due to impending inclement weather, all Trap Pond activities have been canceled. 📣

Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Oct 3

We need all hands on deck next Tuesday at the New Castle County Planning Board Public Hearing at 7pm. Prepare your public comments and show up in person or online. More details at tinyurl.com/Oct7NCC

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Sep 30

We are excited to announce our new committee meeting structure— our 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 meeting! Join us on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 on Zoom for our very first meeting!

Register at tinyurl.com/SCDEOct6

October Delaware All Committee Meeting

Come help us compile feedback for the Delaware Climate Action Plan

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Sep 24

Join us on Monday in Claymont as we talk to transit riders about their experinces and gather stories that can help us advocate for transit that is more accessible, diverse, and convenient for Delaware!

RSVP for more details at tinyurl.com/929Transit

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Sep 19

Join us on September 27 at 10 AM at Lums Pond for a fall kayaking adventure! 🚣

We'll explore the 189 acre pond, watch wildlife, and learn about the park's history.

Find more info. and register by visiting:

Kayaking on Lums Pond

Kayak with us at Lums Pond State Park

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Sep 18

On Oct 7 the New Castle County Department Of Land Use And Planning Board will host a hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance that could address concerns associated with data centers.

If you plan to go, we'd love to share information and talking points with you.

Visit: tinyurl.com/Oct7NCC

NCC Planning Board Meeting- Data Center Ordinance 25-101

Let us know if you are going to the NCC Land Use and Planning Board meeting to comment on the Data Center ordinance

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Sep 16

Join us on October 2 at 7 PM for a webinar to learn about one of the primary causes of higher energy prices: Our regional grid manager PJM.

Find more info and register here:

Concerned about rising energy bills? Join us to take a deeper dive into PJM

Join Sierra Club for a webinar on state by state impacts of PJM’s opaque planning and what you can do about it. https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po000016woa8IAA

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Sep 11

We are less than a month away from our fall camping trip to Trap Pond State Park in Laurel! Join us October 10- 12 for outdoor fun at Trap Pond State Park in Laurel. Reserve your spot soon!

RSVP here: tinyurl.com/TrapPondDE

Reserve your camping spot here: tinyurl.com/TrapCamping

Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join us on Thursday, September 18 at 7:00 PM for the Sept. EJ Committee meeting. We'll hear presentations from 4 leading environmental advocates from across the state.

To RSVP and more info visit: tinyurl.com/SeptEJ

September EJ Committee Meeting

Learn about EJ organizations and efforts in Delaware!

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you to @WHYY for covering the PLUS hearing earlier this week. Delaware does not want or need hyperscale data centers driving up our energy prices and hurting our communities!

Delaware state and local officials propose regulations for data center projects

Concerns about impacts to the environment and energy demand swirl around a proposed 1.2-gigawatt data center planned for Delaware City.

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Aug 28

Discussion about the data center planned for Delaware City will continue at this month's Climate and Energy Committee meeting on Sept. 2 at 7 PM.

We'll review a filed ordinance from NCC and prepare comments for the Sept. 3 PLUS Committee meeting.

Register at tinyurl.com/SeptSCDCCE.

September Delaware Climate and Energy Committee

Sign up to stay up to date on upcoming Climate and Energy Committee Meetings

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us in taking action to fight back against the proposed mega data center!

Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Aug 28

You’re invited to join Delaware’s 2025 Climate Action Plan Community Engagement Sessions! Hosted by DNREC, the sessions will give you an opportunity to learn about climate change and share your thoughts on proposed emission reduction and resilience strategies.

Visit: de.gov/climateplan

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Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our 4th mega data center canvassing was a success with 1,625 doors knocked! Want to get in on the action? Go to tinyurl.com/scdeactionnow to email your elected officials and urge them to protect against this huge threat!! Huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers!!!!

Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Aug 27

Do you hate litter and love our waterways? We have just the event for you!

Join us and Delaware DNREC on September 13 from 9 AM- 12 PM for the annual Coastal Cleanup!

Space is limited. Register today at tinyurl.com/2025CoastalCleanup

Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Aug 22

This morning, we testified in front of the EPA in opposition to the proposal to rescind the Endangerment Finding and roll back greenhouse gas vehicle standards.

The Trump administration’s decision to begin the repeal of the endangerment finding is reckless and detached from reality.

Delaware Sierra Club @sierraclubde.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join us on 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 as we canvas the Rutlege and Monterey Farm Communities and share information about the mega data center and how it could impact them. No prior canvassing experience required! RSVP to join us at tinyurl.com/SCCanvassing

Data Center Canvas Session 4

Sharing info about proposed data center with residents

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