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The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. This mission of the Sierra Club is to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet. The Headwaters Group of the Sierra Club serves members of Durham, Vance, Person, and Granville Counties. You do not need to live in one of these counties to join our Meetup, and unless specifically noted, you do not need to be a Sierra Club member to attend attend one of our Meetups, events, and/or outings. We welcome anyone and everyone and would love to see you at one of our events!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Comment on proposed regulation of forever chemicals (PFAS) in groundwaterArchdale Building, Ground Floor Hearing Room, Raleigh, NC
North Carolina is working on standards for "forever chemicals" in both ground water and discharges into surface waters.
You can look at the proposed standards for groundwater.
There is a public hearing on these (which could be stronger to protect public health and the environment); for details, see there talking points. The closest hearing is in Raleigh on December 3rd.
Can't get to Raleigh? You can comment by December 31 either with the Sierra Club action alert or submit your own comments.
- Learn about Protecting Snails (not sponsored)Link visible for attendees
Having all but single-handedly prevented extinction of two North Carolina endemic freshwater snails, biologist and conservation educator Andy Wood proves that one person can make a difference for the environment. Join Andy for a trek into the swampy lower Cape Fear River Basin where freshwater plants and wildlife are in a race to shift ahead of saltwater intrusion due to river dredging. Magnificent Rescue is a story about unintended consequences, protecting biodiversity and perseverance – starring a sentinel species, umbrella species and flagship species, all coiled in one shell.
Link for the talk: https://www.youtube.com/live/9n1fKYBM42k
This is part of the Lunchtime Discovery Series, which is a partnership between the NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, hosted by Chris Smith, NCMNS Coordinator of Current Science Programs.
This event is not sponsored by the Sierra Club.
- Learn about Protecting Snails (not sponsored)Link visible for attendees
Having all but single-handedly prevented extinction of two North Carolina endemic freshwater snails, biologist and conservation educator Andy Wood proves that one person can make a difference for the environment. Join Andy for a trek into the swampy lower Cape Fear River Basin where freshwater plants and wildlife are in a race to shift ahead of saltwater intrusion due to river dredging. Magnificent Rescue is a story about unintended consequences, protecting biodiversity and perseverance – starring a sentinel species, umbrella species and flagship species, all coiled in one shell.
Link for the talk: https://www.youtube.com/live/9n1fKYBM42k
This is part of the Lunchtime Discovery Series, which is a partnership between the NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, hosted by Chris Smith, NCMNS Coordinator of Current Science Programs.
This event is not sponsored by the Sierra Club.