August 2006
Welcome to e-Sierra
The email newsletter of the Sierra Club North Star ChapterAugust 2006 - Issue 50
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Elections 2006 - Yep, Just Around the Corner
Adopt A Wetland Service Series
We Don't Need Another Polluting Coal Plant
Register Now For the 11th Annual Tour De Sprawl and Save $5!
Birch Clothing Open House Sierra Fundraiser
Sierra Club on a Stick - Volunteer with Sierra Club at the State Fair and Get in Free!
Grand Rapids Renewable Energy Fair
Just Where Do Our Gubernatorial Candidates Stand on the Environment?
Calendar of Events
Elections 2006 - Yep, Just Around the Corner
The people we elect to public office play a critical role in protecting our air, water and lands. That's why over the coming months the North Star Chapter will be very active in reaching out to Minnesotans about the importance of the 2006 elections. Get the facts, learn about what we're doing, and find out how to help by visiting our Elections 2006 page. Be part of the hope by signing up today to volunteer http://northstar.sierraclub.org/2006elections/volunteer
Adopt A Wetland Service Series
Join the Sierra Club Wetlands Committee as we begin a service project with support from the Fish and Wildlife Service. On July 22, August 26, September 23 and October 28th (10:00am to 1:00pm) we will be working in the Bass Ponds section of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge to improve two wetland areas adjacent to the Minnesota River. The project will involve removing non-native species like purple loosestrife and buckthorn, monitoring waterfowl and water quality and trash pick-up. For details go to: http://northstar.sierraclub.org/activities/outings/2006/2006adoptAWetland.html
We Don't Need Another Polluting Coal Plant
Stop new dirty coal-fired power coming into Minnesota and help lay a deeper foundation for powering Minnesota with renewable energy like wind generation. In October, attend a public hearing and tell the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission that Minnesota does not want new coal fired power from the proposed new Big Stone II coal plant - we want clean energy. If you can attend a public hearing this October or help organize to pack the house, please contact Cesia (saysha) at 612-659-9124 or email . Dates and locations of public hearings include Oct. 9 - Benson, Oct.10th - Morris, Oct. 11th - Ortonville, Oct. 12th - Canby, Oct. 13th - Granite Falls, Oct. 16th - Saint Paul. For more information on the Big Stone II coal plant expansion, visit http://northstar.sierraclub.org/campaigns/air/coal/bigStoneProposal.html
Register Now For the 11th Annual Tour De Sprawl and Save $5!
Join more than 250 other bike riders as we explore innovative
residential developments in Woodbury, beautiful open spaces in
south Washington County, and historic downtown Hastings. Year after
year the Tour de Sprawl is one of our most popular events - come
see why! Food, speakers, and support vehicle provided. Saturday,
September 16. Pre-register now and save! More info at:
http://northstar.sierraclub.org/campaigns/open-space/tour-de-sprawl/2006/index.html
Questions? Contact
at 612-659-9124.
Birch Clothing Open House Sierra Fundraiser
For Sierra Club members — 15% of all purchases will go to the Sierra Club. Friday, September 29, 6-8pm @ Birch Clothing. Birch Clothing is located at 2309 West 50th St. (50th and Penn Ave.) Mpls. http://www.birchclothing.com, 612-436-0776. Refreshments will be provided. Questions, please contact Jessica Willey (Communications Committee Chair) @
Sierra Club on a Stick - Volunteer with Sierra Club at the State Fair and Get in Free!
Join other Sierra Club activists as we spread the news about Sierra Club's efforts to protect our clean air and water, promote clean energy, protect our natural resources; and encourage Minnesotans to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. If you would like to work a shift and help get the word out please contact . Volunteer for one three-hour shift and get a free ticket to the Fair!
Grand Rapids Renewable Energy Fair
Join Sierra Club activists in Grand Rapids as we distribute materials about renewable energy and we sign up new activists. The fair is Sat. Sept. 30 from 9:00-4:00. For more information contact Elanne Palcich at or 218-969-9557.
Just Where Do Our Gubernatorial Candidates Stand on the Environment?
Attend a gubernatorial debate on September 16th, 2006, at St. Cloud State University. Because this will be a debate highlighting Minnesota's environment, we encourage Sierra Club members to attend. For more information go to: http://www.envisionminnesota.org/gubernatorial.cfm
Calendar of Events
http://northstar.sierraclub.org
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