Foundation News

Gearing up for National Drive Electric Week
September 12, 2017
National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) from Saturday, September 9 to Sunday, September 17 will feature over 250 free events in the United States, Canada, Europe, and several other international locations ...
80 Tribes Sign “Reclamation of Independence” Treaty
August 1, 2017
On July 4, 2017, 80 Tribes came together to sign a “Reclamation of Independence” treaty addressing two critical issues shared among Tribal communities: Keystone XL and grizzly bear delisting. Nellis Kennedy-Howard, Sierra Club’s Director of Equity,…
SCF Signs onto Letter from Investors to Global Leaders
July 5, 2017
The Sierra Club Foundation joined over 380 other global investors in signing a letter to governments of G20 nations conveying strong support for the Paris Agreement ...
2016 Annual Report now available!
May 25, 2017
We had a momentous year in 2016.  Our supporters went “All In” to protect our environment and advance social justice in equitable and inclusive ways ...
Pueblo, Colorado and Moab, Utah Commit to 100% Renewable Energy
March 13, 2017
In February, Pueblo, Colorado, and Moab, Utah became the 22nd and 23rd cities in the United States to commit to transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy. The Pueblo City Council approved a resolution committing to power the community…
Two New National Monuments to Ring in the New Year
January 5, 2017
On December 28, the Obama administration announced the designation of two new national monuments, Gold Butte in Nevada and Bears Ears in Utah, totaling 1.6 million acres of permanently protected public lands. The new monuments safeguard cultural and…
Obama Administration Orders Environmental Review of Dakota Access Pipeline Easement
December 12, 2016
On December 4, the Obama administration announced it will not grant the final easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The Army Corps of Engineers will ...