The U.S. Forest Service had proposed to lease out over 3,000 acres of Wayne National Forest for oil and gas drilling, but they were forced to halt for further study thanks to Sierra Club and other organizations efforts.
Please Thank the Forest Service and remind them: Don’t Frack our Forest.
Tired of Ohio’s defunct transportation system? Want more alternatives beyond just getting in your car? Tell the Ohio Department of Transportation to provide more funding for automobile-alternatives and adopt a complete streets policy.
Tell ODOT to make Ohio’s Transportation system a sustainable, twenty-first century system!
In 2008 the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park was designated a RASMAR site of international significance (the only site in Ohio and 1 of 30 in the country) because of the unique ecology and research. However the wetlands are being threatened by a proposed natural gas pipeline that will undercut the research and endanger wildlife.
Help save the wetlands and send a letter to OSU president Gordon Gee
January 12th, 2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a schedule to develop
standards for wastewater discharges produced by natural gas extraction from underground coalbed and shale formations. Deb Nardone, Director of the Sierra Club’s Natural Gas Reform Campaign, issued a press release to the USEPA in response to their announcement. Read More
January 21st, 2012
Please take action today to ensure new wind comes online in Ohio! Ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 3307: American Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit Extension Act of 2011. Contact Natalie Fox or (614) 461-0734 x 301 for more information.
January 18th, 2012
The city of Cincinnati is holding two hearings to gain public input on electric and natural gas aggregation. Cincinnati has the opportunity to lead Ohio in purchasing clean energy. Electric and natural gas utilities will bid on a contract to supply your energy at the [...continue reading.]
January 10th, 2012
The Ohio Sierra Club Green Transportation Campaign has transportation internship positions open. Interns are required to be enrolled in a degree program, and stipends will be provided. Extensive transportation experience is not required, but interns should have a passion for environmental issues and an interest [...continue reading.]
