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Sierra Club is a nonprofit membership organization, with leaders
elected by our membership on an annual basis. We have 26,000 members
in Massachusetts, and more than 700,000 members nationwide, dedicated
to the protection of the Earth's natural environment. The
Massachusetts Chapter currently has 5 active groups serving much of
the commonwealth, with volunteer leaders who are active on local
environmental issues. If you would like to get involved please contact
us.
Groups
Some regions of the chapter are organized into groups, meeting to
address local issues. These groups are always open to new members, and
welcome your involvement. If you live in Western or Central Massachusetts,
or outside the boundaries of any of the listed groups, and wish
to start a local Sierra Club group, please contact us.
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Cape
Cod and the Islands Group - All communities on Cape Cod
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Greater Boston Group -
Comprised of Boston and much of the metropolitan area, including:
Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Braintree, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea,
Dedham, Everett, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Milton, Needham,
Newton, Quincy, Reading, Revere, Somerville, Stoneham, Waban, Wakefield,
Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weymouth, Winchester, Winthrop, and
Wollaston,
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Essex County Group - All
communities in Essex County
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Thoreau Group
- Covers the communities of Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord,
Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston.
Active
Committees
All
members are encouraged and welcome to attend committee meetings to learn
more about our efforts. You can become involved in the issues you care
about by joining the club and volunteering
for any of the issues the Club is active on.
Political Committee
Participate in the Sierra Club's ongoing political endorsement process,
research candidates' records, work on campaigns. Help elect environmental
candidates in your community! The Chapter Political Committee has three
openings - and they welcome members in all parts of the state. The
committee meets by conference call as well as live.
Click here for the calendar to see when
this committee meets.
Energy Committee
Addresses environmental, economic, and educational issues relating to
energy and its production and consumption. General issues include Coal
Plants, Cool Cities, RGGI, Wind and alternative energy, and Global Warming
. Click here for the calendar to see when
this committee meets.
Transportation Committee
Focuses on all aspects of transportation, from rail, bus, MBTA and
other regional transit authorities, airports, and issues of sprawl.
Click here for the calendar to see when
this committee meets.
Legislative Action Committee
One of the most powerful tools that the chapter has in affecting
environmental protections. We sponsor and support many environmental
bills, and this committee covers all the aspects of legislation:
testifying at hearings, lobbying and making calls to legislators, and
contacting the press about important legislative issues. Help Draft
Testimony - The chapter supports many bills and we need help drafting
testimony. These reports are typically 2-3 pages and usually include a
chart or graph - and are footnoted. If you enjoy the aspects of research
and writing reports, this is a great opportunity!
Click here for the calendar to see when
this committee meets.
Zero Waste
Outlines and advocates for measures that can be taken to
reduce the volume and toxicity of waste.
Click here for
more.
Finance Committee
Ensures the chapter's fiscal health. Covers both budgeting and
fundraising. Individuals with fundraising and grant writing
experience are especially needed to help in this committee.
Click here for the calendar to see
when this committee meets.
Forestry and Parks
Focuses on issues such as protecting our old growth forests,
urban greenspaces, and wildlife habitats.
Click here for the calendar to see
when this committee meets.
Inner City Outings
Works to bring urban youth to enjoy our forests and natural
treasures. Click here for the
calendar to see when this committee meets.
Other Committees
If your interested in forming a committee on issues such as Toxics,
Population, Ocean Habitats, Marine Mammals, Wetlands, Outings, Urban Trips,
- or any of the Club's many environmental issues, please contact us.
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