Outings Update: Gone Fishing
May 17, 2024
It was a sunny April day for Sierra Club’s BIPOC-centered free fishing event. Although it was a bit windy for fishing, this didn’t dampen the spirits of the 30 participants, or the three community partners who supported this event at Lake Harriet.
Team Update - Forests & Wildlife - May 2024
May 17, 2024
Updates from our Forests and Wildlife Stewards.
Team Update - Forests & Wildlife - April 2024
May 16, 2024
Updates from our Forests and Wildlife Stewards.
Team Update - Land Use and Transportation - May 2024
May 10, 2024
Updates from our Land Use and Transportation team.
Fairy Wasps
May 8, 2024
For the last couple of weeks I’ve been learning about the incredible beings called fairy wasps. I have yet to see one alive! Well, maybe I have but didn’t know it since they could be mistaken for some other small insect, perhaps a gnat. It’s hard to...
MN House Passes Bill to End "Minneapolis 2040" Lawsuit
May 7, 2024
A bill to end the current litigation over the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan passed the Minnesota House of Representatives by a 69-60 vote at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Biden Administration Finalizes Federal Carbon Pollution for Fossil Fuel Power Plants
April 25, 2024
Today, the Biden Administration finalized federal carbon pollution standards for new gas-fired power plants and – for the first time ever – existing coal-fired plants. These critically-needed standards will slash carbon pollution and improve air...