March 2004
Welcome to e-Sierra
The email newsletter of the Sierra Club North Star ChapterMarch 2004 / Issue 24
CHECK OUT OUR NEWLY UPDATED NORTH STAR CHAPTER WEBSITE
Special thank you to Sierra Club communication volunteers who unveiled the new Sierra Club website. Please take a look and give us your feedback. http://northstar.sierraclub.org
NO MERCURY ON THE DINNER PLATE
The Bush Administration has announced a rule that will allow more mercury pollution from power plants than the Clean Air Act allows! The public comment period is now open on this rule, so you can add your voice by attending a community mercury hearing in St. Paul next Monday. Join other citizens testifying for up to 3 minutes on how you feel about mercury pollution and the Bush Administration's weakening of clean air standards. Mark your calendar for March 22 at 6pm at the MLK Center, 270 N. Kent St., St. Paul. For more info: http://northstar.sierraclub.org/campaigns/air/mercury or call Michelle or Matt at 612-659-9124. If you can't make the hearing then send your comment via Sierra Club's Action Alert http://northstar.sierraclubaction.org/showalert.asp?aaid=527
MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS
Sierra Club members and activists are organizing town meetings, neighborhood walks, phone banks, doorknocks, coffee chats and other events to encourage people to start talking about the Bush Administration's efforts to roll back cornerstone environmental protections. Join your neighbors. Do you want to organize a house party or neighborhood event? Drop us a note at .
Edina Neighborhood Roundtable Discussion on April 6
Shoreview Community Meeting on April 8
West St. Paul Clean Air and Clean Water dialogue on April 15
LIVING GREEN EXPO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Sat May 1st and Sun May 2nd
WANTED: A few good volunteers/activists for inspired activism, teaching, and reaching out to expo-goers. Help put a lid on coal power plants and their dirty mercury pollution. Help for an hour or two at the Sierra Club Clean Energy booth at the Living Green Expo on Saturday, May 1st or Sunday, May 2nd between 10am 6pm. Contact to reserve a spot and make a difference today!
NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT TO GET INVOLVED
Eight people called over 400 members last night to get the word out about a hearing on mercury pollution next week! We're organizing a bunch of events in the metro area in the next couple of months to raise awareness of the Bush Administration's attack on clean air, clean water, and protection of our public lands. We need your help to get the word out. Well be calling on these dates between 6:30 and 8:30pm, at our Minneapolis office (2327 E Franklin Avenue):
Tuesday, March 23Monday, March 29
Tuesday, March 30
Wednesday, March 31
Thursday, April 1
Monday, April 5
Tuesday, April 6
Monday, April 12
Tuesday, April 13
Thursday, April 15
Contact to sign up for at least one of these volunteer nights. Well provide snacks and refreshments.
SPRING IS SPRINGING AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS AWAITS
Join other outdoor lovers by looking up our outings schedule, http://northstar.sierraclub.org/activities/outings/. Remember, you don't have to be a Sierra Club member to participate in Sierra Club outings. Also join the outings e-mail list! E-mail updates are typically sent once per month. To subscribe, visit http://lists.sierraclub.org/archives/NSTAR-OUTINGS-ALERTS.html and click on "Join or leave the list". If you have difficulty subscribing, or have questions about this service, please e-mail Brian Pasko at .
PROTECT SUPERIOR AND CHIPPEWA NATIONAL FORESTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
The plans for these forests are being updated and the draft plans
are very disappointing - no additions to wilderness, no old growth
preserves, more ATV trails and lots of clear-cuts. While Sierra
Club already submitted detailed comments, letters from our elected
officials to the Regional Forester responsible for these forests
will help improve the final plans. We need clear, strong letters to
give our representatives courage to stand up to the timber industry.
To send a message, please click the link below:
http://northstar.sierraclubaction.org/r.asp?aacwc=35331243473261654365
MEET UP OR MISS OUT
Meet up http://sierraclub.meetup.com/ and join others who share a love of the environment.
PRESIDENT BUSH AND CONGRESS WATCH
Keep tabs on President Bush and Congress.
http://www.sierraclub.org/politics/
http://www.sierraclub.org/wwatch/
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar. 22: Mercury Shadow Hearing
Mar. 24: Water Committee
Mar. 24: Excom
Mar. 27: West St. Paul Community Walk for Clean Air and Clean Water
Apr. 2-4: Fly fishing expo
Apr. 6: Edina Neighbhorhood Roundtable - Environment and the Bush Administration
Apr. 7: Forestry Committee
Apr. 8: Shoreview Community Meeting Mercury in our Lakes
Apr. 13: Political Committee
April 14: Communications Committee
April 15: Clean Air and Clean Water Town Meeting West St. Paul
Apr. 15: Transportation Committee
Apr. 19: Land Use Committee
Apr. 20: International Committee
Apr. 23-25: Midwest Mountaineering Expo
Apr. 24: Student Retreat Camp Icahowgen
Apr. 28: Water Committee
Apr. 28: Excom
For More Calendar Information Contact:
vicki.munson@sierraclub.org
For Interesting Submissions:
heather.cusick@sierraclub.org
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Heather Cusick
Conservation Director
Sierra Club - North Star
2327 East Franklin Ave. Suite 1
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
phone: 612.659.9124
fax: 612.659.9129