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 more.
Outings
The Massachusetts Chapter offers limited outings.
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
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