Trenton , New Jersey

The Sierra Club's NJ Chapter is part of a national, member-supported environmental organization, which seeks to influence public policy in both Trenton and Washington DC through public education and grass-roots political action. Our members and professional staff engage in (1) Lobbying - for and against legislation at federal, state and local levels; (2) Outings for the appreciation of wilderness - locally, nationally and internationally, on foot, by canoe, on skis, by bicycle, etc., (3) Campaign support for legislative candidates pledged to defend our interests, (4) Social interaction at monthly, local Group meetings, and (5) Lawsuits, where necessary. With about 20,000 members, the New Jersey Chapter is the 10th largest of the 65 chapters in the USA, Canada and Mexico. We have three full-time professional staff, and eleven local Groups which hold monthly meetings in various locations throughout the State. [view full description]