1. Explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth.

2. Practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources.

3. Educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment.

4. Use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

Follow the links below to learn more about the work our staff and volunteers are doing to protect the air, land and water upon which we all depend. Contact the Chapter Conservation Chair if you wish to bring an environmental issue to our attention.

** How does the Sierra Club Establish Conservation Priorities?

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Sprawl & Transportation

North–South Rail Link
Airport Expansion
Silver Line

Public Lands & Open Space

The Parks Protection Package
Mt. Wachusett State Reservation
Mt. Greylock State Reservation
Schools and Parklands Takings

Marine & Coastal Habitat

Northern Right Whale
Sustainable Fisheries

Energy

Wind Farms and Siting Policies
Home Energy Saving Tips and Brochure

Other Environmental Issues

Updating the Massachusetts Bottle Bill

* Conservation priorities are determined by the Chapter Conservation Committee and by the efforts of our volunteers working statewide. For more information about any of these issues or to get involved, please contact Chapter Director James McCaffrey or Conservation Chair.