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> Home > Old Dominion Sierran Old Dominion SierranVirginia Chapter NewsletterThe Virginia chapter newsletter, Old Dominion Sierran, is an 8-page tabloid publishing six times a year Jan./Feb., Mar./Apr., May/June, July/Aug., Sep./Oct., and Nov./Dec. The newsletter covers environmental issues and campaigns important to the state of Virginia. Included is a page devoted to grassroots activities (News from the Groups), and another page addressing conservation tips for individual members to incorporate in their daily lives (Love the Earth, Live the Simple Life.) Articles, photos and other graphics are welcome. Deadlines for articles in 2008 are Feb. 10, April 11, June 13, August 15, Oct. 12, Dec. 5. For word counts and photo instructions, contact the editor, Barbara Null, bnull@comcast.net. Recent IssuesThe following issues are available as PDF downloads, please note the large file sizes. To read these you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, available free from Adobe. 2008July/August (791 KB)
May-June (858 KB)
March-April (856 KB)
January-February (1859 KB)
2007November-December (2370 KB) Wise Energy for Virginia; Robbie cox to be featured at December gala; Hundreds hear vision behind Citizens Energy Plan; New nuclear reactors at North Anna opposed by environmentalists; Sierra Club lobbies Congress; Buy local - it's the new red, white and blue; Move beyond toxic plastic bottles; Make your office a greener work place; Personal sustainable choices impact climate change; Cars, Cattle and Chainsaws; Tour de Cut takes hikers into back country; Local coalition gives free CFLs; Shenandoah Group holds get-acquainted picnic; Greening the Grassroots II; At-large delegates to be elected to Chapter ExCom; Thanks to Senator Warner and Senator Webb; Mile-long petition to Dominion September-October (393 KB) Fight against coal power plant in Alexandria continues; National Sierra Club to honor Dean Amel; Tour de Cut to be held October 6; Shenandoah Group to hold picnic September 16; Check out Virginia Chapters new web site; Leaders wanted to serve on Chapters ExComm; Government regulations oppress small farmers; Green electric power available to Va. consumers; Major attitude changes necessary for greener living; Citizens Energy Plan; Take the 100 hour challenge; Residents say more conservation, not more power lines; Fish Kills in Northwest Virginia; Chapter Outings Policies soon available; Additional staff to be hired; Anti-noise activities further goals of Sierra Club July-August (262 KB) Long Hot Summer in Global Warming Battle; Notes from the Chair; Bandy Field Park honors Charles Price; Help wanted; Intern community organizers in Hopewell; Water pollution -- a definition; Adjust driving to conserve fuel; Local food is miles better; What changes have you made to reduce carbon?; Threat of drilling for oil off Va. coast continues; Albemarle County stops using pesticides; Web site created on Safe Climate Act; Film series held at Roanoke Natural Food Co-op; Piedmont Group campaigns to fund county position to market local agriculture; Shareholders, activists demand clean energy; Bluestone River educational efforts; Book News; The case for standing on the big rock May-June (307 KB) Working towards a new Fort Monroe National Park; Notes from the Chair; Tour de Cut in GWNF May 20; Va. Ridge and Valley Act could pass this summer; Clean water, access to water our goal; Take Action Now; Growing a healthy organic lawn; Smart growth -- reducing global warming; Legislative wrap up; Sierra Club to attend shareholder meetings; Film festival huge success in Roanoke; Bike and pedestrian path update; Easter Parade on Monument Avenue; Greening the Grassroots workshop June 9; Ken Burns wants you in his next film; Student leadership environmental training July 9-15; Wildlife and wild places photo contest; Fate of George Washington National Forest March-April (614 KB) Working with communities preyed upon by polluters; Virginia Chapter elects officers, honors staff; Virginia Chapter recruits treasurer; Environmental Injustice impacts SW Virginia; Women tested for mercury in Cradock Comm.; Conserving energy at home; Conservation efforts identified in 2006 continue; GW National Forest Plans to be revised; Time to protect Redrock Wilderness; Community organizing for environmental protection; Cool Cities signs on more Virginia Cities; Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions enacted; Blacksburg becomes Cool City; Activist outings highlight adventure and advocacy; Nature Camp classrooms in forests, fields, streams; Venture out into wilderness; Citizens Action Plan for GW National Forest January-February (692 KB) Predicting 2007 legislative session's impact on environment; VCN Lobby Day; Conservation buyers needed; Kenya Climate Change Conference; Finding a vision for a quality community; Have a clean, safe home with non-toxic products; Take heart from RAIL Solution; Roanoke Group honors Bob Egbert; Roanoke Group to co-host energy film festival; Green Living, Energy Expo huge success; Footworn Trail; Clair Tappaan Lodge gem in the Sierras; Sierra Club Radio begins broadcasting; When our luxuries become necessities |
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