The Trump administration is repealing a rule created to preserve sensitive areas within federally managed forests. For the past 25 years, this rule has protected nearly 60 million acres of national forestland from new road construction, construction, and most logging.
Earlier this month we set the world record for the largest display of origami fish -- over 86,000! The Sierra Club Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois Chapters, our Beyond Dirty Fuels Campaign and partner organizations came together to fight back against pipelines and protect the Great Lakes, which provide drinking water for over 40 million people.
One of our most powerful environmental protection laws is on the chopping block. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ensures communities can speak up when dangerous projects -- like pipelines, mines, and highways -- threaten our air, water, and public lands. But Trump's administration wants to silence our voices, ignore science, and fast-track pollution.
Our climate, our economy, and our health are all at stake. The Trump administration is in the process of tearing down critical protections that limit mercury and carbon pollution from coal and gas plants, exposing millions of Americans to toxic air and water while padding the profits of corporate polluters. These rollbacks aren't just policy changes -- they're a betrayal of our government's promise to protect us from environmental harms.
Whether you're chasing the golden days of summer or dreaming of crisp autumn air on the trail, now is the time to plan your next adventure. We've still got spots on dozens of unforgettable trips -- from scenic backpacking and hut-to-hut hikes, to peaceful paddle journeys, rewarding volunteer vacations, and even once-in-a-lifetime international escapes.
The Trump administration's plan to repeal the Roadless Rule would open nearly 60 million acres of forest to wanton clearcutting, paving, and destruction. We have a plan to mobilize our supporters and push Congress to lock down protections for these wild places -- but we need your help.
Studies have shown that natural disasters worsen survival rates among cancer patients. If some of the most resourced hospitals in the country don't have relevant emergency preparedness plans in place for extreme weather, where does that leave the rest of the country?
A devastating 2023 Supreme Court ruling gutted federal protections for millions of acres of wetlands -- threatening ecosystems, clean water, and flood control. Now, it's up to the states to step in. Some are rising to the challenge. Others are leaving their wetlands vulnerable to being drained, paved, or polluted.
Public lands offer some of the most resplendent hiking experiences nationwide, from well-known state and national parks to rarely-explored wilderness areas and national forests.
We have no time to waste. We must act at unmatched speed on an unprecedented scale to confront the crises facing our country and our planet. We can only be successful by building a movement that works for everyone. Learn more about the Sierra Club.
