Working with communities on smarter growth that includes local agriculture. Advocating environmentally healthy farming practices. Prevents pesticide poisoning of our environment, homes, workplaces, schools, food and water through a practical information clearinghouse on toxic hazards and non-chemical pest control. Empowers families protecting their children, and communities protecting public health, from toxic chemicals in drinking water, air and food. Assists with information, community organizing and coalition building.
Innovative leadership prevents species extinction and preserves wildlife habitat.
It encourages individuals, businesses and governments to take concrete actions to protect the earth. Formerly Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund. Protects people, wildlife and natural resources by providing free legal representation to citizen groups to enforce our environmental laws. Our areas of concentration are preserving biodiversity, stabilizing climate, protecting health and safeguarding oceans. Independent and non-partisan.