The Coastal Group is part of the Georgia Chapter of the Sierra Club.
Our Group serves residents in Savannah, GA.
We work to protect Georgia's coastal marshland with legislative, legal, scientific, technical, communications and advocacy techniques.
If you are interested in finding out what is happening environmentally in your local area, what other Sierrans who live near you are doing, or if you want to meet others of like mind, please contact us!
GA Sierran newsletter: Latest issue is online
Apr 11, 2013 -- The latest issue of the GA Sierran (Apr-May-Jun) is now online. Our chapter newsletter features timely articles on important issues and exciting events in Georgia.
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Get GA Chapter Footnotes news and Action Alerts
Apr 03, 2013 -- Sign up for the Chapter Footnotes (issue #72), our twice-monthly e-newsletter, and get the latest enviro news. You can also sign up for action alerts. Make your voice heard on the issues - sign up today!
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Dirtiest Coal in Georgia is on its Way Out
Jan 19, 2013 -- GA Power plans to phase out 15 total aging coal and oil-burning units at Plant Branch, Plant Yates, and Plant Kraft. GA Power will begin its multi-year planning process at the GA Public Service Commission.
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[REPORT] Smart Choices, Less Traffic
Dec 24, 2012 -- The Atlanta BeltLine is featured in the Sierra Club's new national report: Smart Choices, Less Traffic. Read why the BeltLine is an example of the kinds of projects Georgians need to move beyond oil.
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New Solar Deal A Step in the Right Direction
Sep 27, 2012 -- On Sep 26, Georgia Power Company and the GA Public Service Commission brokered a deal to increase the amount of solar power the utility generates in Georgia as part of its Advanced Solar Initiative program.
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Join us at Sierra Club and Beer - Sep 19
Sep 20, 2012 -- Heather Alhadeff and Ryan Gravel of Perkins+Will talk about the future of transportation in Metro Atlanta. Play environmental trivia. Meet new people. Get involved. Drink Red Hare beer. $5 suggested donation
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Future of Transit, MARTA After T-SPLOST Failure
Aug 07, 2012 -- After the failure of the Metro Atlanta T-SPLOST on Jul 31, local officials have begun to put forward ideas for Plan B. Click here for our statement supporting Plan B for the future of transit and MARTA.
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Renewing GA Driver's License Just Got Harder
Jul 03, 2012 -- Big changes took effect Sun, July 1st for drivers looking to renew, reinstate or obtain a new GA driver's license. For details and a complete checklist of acceptable documents, visit the D.D.S. website.
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May is Bike Month: It's Time for Pedal Power!
May 16, 2012 -- Want to commute by bike at least some of the time but not sure how to get started? The Sierra Club has bike commuting resources that tell you all you need to know. So get rolling!
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LS Power to cancel plans to build Longleaf Station
Dec 12, 2011 -- The country's longest-running campaign against construction of a new coal plant has ended. LS Power announced Dec 12 that it will cancel plans to build the Longleaf Energy Station in Blakely, GA.
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Earth Day in Savannah
Apr 14, 2011 -- The Coastal Group will have a Sierra Club table at the annual Earth Day event in Forsyth Park on April 23. Contact Steve Willis at snwillis@yahoo.com for more information and to sign up for a shift.
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{The South} Coastal Keepers
Aug 02, 2009 -- A group of people in the Lowcountry are working to clean up our waterways and shores. The South magazine presents five of those dedicated individuals and reminds us all that it's time we join them.
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