Oct. 29, 2009
Coal
Country is coming to Missouri November 10-13! Be part of Sierra Club's
nationwide campaign. See the film that shows the reality about mountaintop
removal coal mining and be part of the movement for change. See article inside
for locations, dates and times.
Oct. 6, 2009 Tell Secretary
of Transportation Ray LaHood not to Fund MoDOT's Trucks Only Lanes proposal for
Highway I-70 - The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking for
200 million of federal tax dollars to promote inefficient, carbon-intensive
transporation. We need our money invested in better ways.
July 29, 2009 Official
Missouri Chapter comments sent for Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Management Plan/Wilderness Study.
Aug. 16, 2009
22nd Annual Missouri Chapter Campout & Reunion This year we will
be returning to Cuivre River
State Park for the annual fall campout, October 16-18. Located just 50 miles
north of Saint Louis near Troy, it is one of the state's largest and most rugged
parks. ...
July 19,2009 Save
the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers Again
Comment Period extended to Sept. 11.
The
Jacks Fork and Current Rivers are a national treasure that include 134 miles
of clear cool water fed by beautiful springs, numerous caves, huge bluffs, diverse
wildlife and a variety of recreational opportunities. The natural, scenic, primitive
and cultural values of this area have earned a place in the hearts of fisherman,
canoeists, and conservationists.
These rivers have suffered degradation from overuse and violations of restrictions
since Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) was established in 1964. The
National Park Service will now take written comments until July 31st
to decide on the new management plan. Friends of the Ozark Riverways are alarmed
by the losses to the health and quality of ONSR and the unique natural features
that originally warranted protection. Read
more...
July 5, 2009
Alert: Public Participation and Comments Needed
on the New management Plan for the
Troubled Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Comments due July 31.
June 29, 2009 Missouri Sierra Club Comments for
Truck Only Lanes on I-70 Comments on final environmental impact statement.
Sierra Club opposed I-70 truck only lanes.
March 21, 2009
Sierra Club comments
on MoDOT I-70 truck-lane proposal. The
Sierra Club has submitted comments on Missouri Department of Transportation's (
MoDOT's) Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement ( SEIS) for truck-only
lanes on I-70.
Feb. 5, 2009
Missouri Wilderness Campaign
Update. Permanent protection of these
sensitive areas can be assured only through wilderness designation which requires
an act of Congress. Contact your Representative of Congress and Missouri Senators...