Americans overwhelmingly say that protecting clean water in our nation's lakes, streams, and rivers is important. Wetlands protect our communities during floods, improve our water quality, and provide safe drinking water, and provide wildlife habitat. Yet the Trump administration just proposed a "Polluted Water Rule" that hands corporations a license to damage our country's streams and headwaters.
Lawsuits are one of Sierra Club's key tactics to fight against illegal federal actions, defend vital ecosystems, and advance clean energy. Join our Sierra Forum on December 4 at 1pm PT/4pm ET to hear firsthand from our attorneys resisting the Trump agenda and discuss how you can contribute to our vital defense.
The Endangered Species Act is the last line of defense for species facing extinction like the gray wolf, grizzly bear, and orca. But now, the Trump administration is trying to dismantle this landmark law. Last week they published draft regulations that, if enacted, would decrease critical protections for imperiled species.
Getting outdoors can lift our spirits, reduce stress, strengthen our immune systems, and deepen our connections with the people we care about. When we make space for nature, we make space for healing.
Early access to our Giving Tuesday match starts now! From now until Dec 3, your gift will have twice the impact to protect public lands, clean air and water, and our planet's future. The Trump administration is moving fast -- opening the Western Arctic to drilling and pushing harmful new rules that weaken the Endangered Species Act. Our wild places and wildlife are under immediate threat.
The season of Black Friday savings has arrived, and so have limited-time discounts on some of our most inspiring 2026 adventures. From backcountry paths to cultural journeys to hands-on service work, each outing is designed to connect you to extraordinary places, and help protect them in the process.
Despite its branding, the UN climate meeting COP30 fell short of the commitments needed to fight climate change and protect vulnerable nations. The summit was promoted as the "Amazonian COP," and although Indigenous activists were present on the streets and around the venue, many said their access to decision-making spaces remained limited.
The president's new pick to lead the nation's largest land management agency built his career on privatizing public land. Steve Pearce has spent the last few decades quietly propping up and profiting from the oil and gas industry.
When Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica, it unleashed torrential rainfall, life-threatening storm surge, and catastrophic winds that reached about 185 miles per hour -- making it among the most intense storms ever to make landfall in the Atlantic basin.
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.
