Take Action on Global Warming Solutions

Last year Sierra Club North Star Chapter activists like you helped pass legislation that sets a target of 80% reduction of global warming pollution in Minnesota by 2050. Now our job is to make sure we achieve that goal. The Green Solutions Act and the Minnesota Clean Car Standard are two of the best steps we can take right now but they need your help to pass this session. Take action and tell your legislator to protect Minnesota's future for our kids and grandkids by voting yes on these two bills.

Saving Seminary Fen

Chaska High School students from Dan Ress's Environmental Science Class join Sierra Club and others at a legislative hearing on Seminary Fen. The Fen is an extremely rare type of wetland threatened by a new highway bridge over the Minnesota River.

» Read our press release

The Volt Vette Project

One of our long-time members and activists is making good progress on converting a vintage Corvette into an all-electric vehicle! You can keep up with his project by visiting his 'Volt Vette Project' blog on our website. Check back regularly for updates! (latest update: April 18, 2008)

» Read more on making an electric Corvette

Find us on Facebook!

Stay connected to members and friends of our chapter by joining the Sierra Club North Star Chapter group on facebook. We would love to stay in touch with you about news and upcoming events, and want to hear from you too! If you are not signed up for facebook, it is free and anyone can join. Hope to see you soon!

You too can be a Citizen Lobbyist!

Lobbying is not only for lawyers and legislators! Professional lobbyists use the same skills that people use in everyday situations. Everyday people can have a huge impact on public policy and legislation. With just a little background knowledge of the legislative process, anyone can become an effective citizen lobbyist. Check out the Sierra Club's newly released "Citizen's Guide to Lobbying the Minnesota Legislature."

Citizens' Guide to Land Use Planning

• Open the doors to your local planning process. The Guide is a tool for everyone: residents, researchers, and communities.
• What is planning, anyway? Take a walk through Anytown, USA to learn more about community development and to view a glossary of common planning terms.
• Search the metro area for your city to find out how your community development process works.
• Then, check out The Activists' Guide to Land Use Planning (pdf, 611k) to learn how you can get involved.