Sierra Club Florida

Sierra Club Florida — in partnership with its Central Florida Group — is proud to officially endorse Representative Anna V. Eskamani for Mayor of Orlando.

Read our full statement below. 👇

www.sierraclub.org/florida/blog...

By investing in EV fleets, cities and counties are saving taxpayers money. Florida could save $18,000+ per vehicle over 15 years — a total of $277 million statewide. Local leaders know what works best for their communities, and these investments drive us forward. 🚗⚡

🚨FL may approve an $83M Destin land deal that gives a huge payout to a political donor & ignores conservation – and we need your help to stop it.

Call Gov. DeSantis & CFO Blaise Ingoglia TODAY & tell them to vote NO on the Destin land deal!

📞 850-717-9337 (DeSantis)
📞 850-413-2850 (Ingoglia)

A huge thanks to all the non-hunters who flooded the bear tag lottery with 160K applications for 172 permits!

The lottery drawing process runs 9/26-11/3, so make sure you’re ready for the next steps to bag a tag and spare a bear! 🐻

www.sierraclub.org/florida/stopthebearhunt

It’s National Drive Electric Month! ⚡🚗🕺

Curious about EVs? Now’s your chance to learn more.

Find an event near you and see the future of driving. 👇

www.driveelectricmonth.org

🚨LAST CHANCE: Enter the bear tag lottery by 11:59 PM EST tonight, September 22! 🐻

Florida city on verge of all-green buildings as DOGE probes spending “It’s fiscally responsible as much as it’s environmentally responsible,” the mayor said.

“Yes, this is about fighting climate change. But it’s also about saving money and increasing operational efficiency. It’s an up-front investment that pays for itself over time, and then generates a return in dollars, jobs and other tangible benefits.”

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📢GAINESVILLE! Join us on September 21 for Sun Day – a nationwide day of action to celebrate the power of the sun and unite for a livable, clean energy future. 🔋☀️✊

Learn more and RSVP. 👇

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🚨 The FWC bear tag lottery is officially open! 🚨

Now through September 22, let’s buy up all the bear tags and keep them OUT of hunters’ hands. 🐻

Take action today at www.sierraclub.org/florida/stopthebearhunt.

When local governments choose solar, Florida communities win. Rooftop solar supports 40,400+ jobs and adds $3.2 billion in household income. Local leaders know that these smart investments strengthen families and neighborhoods across the Sunshine State. ☀️🏘️💪

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The FWC bear tag lottery opens this Friday, September 12 at 10:00 AM EST!

Stay tuned for more updates, and get the full lottery details at bit.ly/FWCBearTags. 🐻

Environmental organization expands solar research project Dashboards and maps were created to outline solar usage data in five Pinellas County cities.

ICYMI: From St. Pete to Safety Harbor, Sierra Club’s Suncoast Group is mapping how solar saves money, cuts pollution, and powers Pinellas communities toward a cleaner future. ☀️💡

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Join Sierra Club Florida volunteers and staff this fall as we gather for our Chapter’s quarterly meeting in DeLand, Florida! 🍁

Learn more and RSVP: act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

It’s National Wildlife day 🐾 A day to recognize species, like the Florida’s black bears.

This moment isn’t just about bears. It’s about the kind of world we want to leave behind. Get involved with our efforts to save our bears at sierraclub.org/florida/stopthebearhunt.

UPDATE: We’re still waiting on FWC to release the dates and info for the bear tag lottery, but in the meantime, make sure to get your hunting license so you’ll be ready to bag a tag and spare a bear when the lottery opens!

Get all the info and take action:
sierraclub.org/florida/StopTheBearHunt

The fight to protect our bears isn’t over. 🐻✊

Take action today at www.sierraclub.org/florida/StopTheBearHunt.

A few weeks ago, the FWC voted to reinstate Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade – and now it’s in Governor DeSantis’ hands to stop it.

Take action TODAY to tell the governor to protect our wildlife, and shut down the bear hunt before it’s too late!

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📢 ST. PETE! Interested in environmental justice but not sure where to start? Join Sierra Club’s Suncoast Group for their Evening Mixer this weekend at Suite E Studios!

Learn more and mark your calendar. 👇 🗓️

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Are you an organized and experienced administrative professional with a passion for environmental and social justice? Join our team! 🌿💼

Lean more and apply at bit.ly/SCFLAdmin

Earlier this month, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) voted to reinstate a cruel, unnecessary, and unpopular bear hunt – and Sierra Club Florida and its allies remain committed to fighting it every step of the way. ✊ 🐻

ICYMI: Citing environmental concerns, a federal judge has ordered the closure of the immigration detention center in the Everglades.

Read our full statement below. 👇

www.sierraclub.org/florida/blog...

🚨 NEW REPORT: “Adding Fuel to the Fire” from @justsolutions.bsky.social reveals how the Republican spending bill guts climate and environmental justice programs – ripping away critical funding and worsening harm to frontline communities across the U.S.

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📆 Today, on National Humanitarian Day, we honor the courage, compassion, and commitment of those who dedicate their lives to helping others.

Thank you to every Sierra Club Florida member, supporter, volunteer, and partner who makes this mission possible. 🌎

The meeting with the FWC regarding the bear hunt was held this past Wednesday, August 13th in Havana, Florida.

Thank you to all who have added their voices and stood with us on this important fight.

Today – in direct defiance of public opinion, science, and its own wildlife data – the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to reinstate black bear hunting in Florida.

Read our full statement here: www.sierraclub.org/florida/blog...

🚨HAPPENING NOW: FWC bear hunt vote in Havana, FL 🐻

Watch here: thefloridachannel.org

Florida Power & Light (FPL) is asking the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve the largest utility rate hike in U.S. history, and we need your help to stop it.

Take action today to tell the PSC to reject FPL's rate hike request!

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🚨 LAST CALL:The Clock is Ticking

In just days, Florida officials hold their final vote to bring back the cruel trophy hunting of black bears. But this isn’t over, not if we act now.

🛑 Don’t wait. Secure your spot, Florida’s black bears are counting on us.

📢 Take action today: bit.ly/FlaBearHunt

Power outages are practically synonymous with extreme weather - and clean energy can help you keep the lights on when it matters most.

This hurricane season, make sure to strengthen your home, have an emergency plan, and consider rooftop solar to help you weather the storm. 🌪️☀️

In just over two weeks, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is taking a final vote on a trophy black bear hunt designed for the elite and we’re coming together from all over to stop it once and for all. Swipe to learn more.

bit.ly/FlaBearBus