Who We Are
This framework provides a vision for the world Sierra Club wants to conserve, protect, and create. This vision is firmly rooted in our Core Values of anti-racism, balance, collaboration, justice, and transformation.
What is the 2030 Strategic Vision?
This president praised the Club’s work and expanded national parks.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
This river was saved from damming thanks to the Club’s early activism.
What is the Colorado River?
The Sierra Club was founded in this year.
What is 1892?
This national park was protected thanks to John Muir’s activism.
What is Yosemite?
These 3 words live in our mission statement and carry through all the work we do.
What are explore, enjoy, and protect?
This civil rights icon joined the board to connect environmentalism and justice.
Who is Dr. Robert Bullard?
The Sierra Club strongly opposed this controversial pipeline project.
What is Keystone XL?
In this year, the EPA set the new standard for arsenic in drinking water to 10ppb (down from 50ppb) after public outcry and criticism including from the Sierra Club.
What is 2001?
The Sierra Club helped create this act protecting wild areas.
What is the Wilderness Act of 1964?
Sierra Club has this many chapters.
What is 64?
This woman served as the Club’s first female president.
Who is Aurelia S. Harwood? (1927-1928)
The Club played a major role in stopping this dam in Dinosaur National Monument.
What is Echo Park Dam?
This 1960s ad against damming the Grand Canyon referenced flooding which landmark?
What is the Sistine Chapel?
This Alaskan refuge remains protected from drilling due to years of effort.
What is the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?
"Our effectiveness comes from committing to caring for ourselves and others." describes this core value.
What is balance?
This Sierra Club member became known for fighting for clean air in LA.
Who is Barry Commoner?
This long-running campaign focuses on transitioning away from this fossil fuel.
What is coal?
The Sierra Club’s first lobbying office opened in this city.
What is Washington, D.C.?
In addition to solar power, this clean energy source is central to the Club’s climate policy.
What is off-shore wind?
In what year(s) was the Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center, a National Historic Landmark built by the Sierra Club?
What is 1903-1904?
This scientist and Club advocate wrote “Silent Spring”.
Who is Rachel Carson?
In the 1990s, the Club campaigned to protect this ancient forest in California.
What is the Headwaters Forest Reserve?
In 2013, members of the Club’s leadership were arrested protesting this pipeline.
What is Keystone XL?
The Club sued to enforce this major environmental law in 1970.
What is the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?