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The Quinnehtukqut
November 2024
 A Major Milestone for Remington WoodsAs Remington Woods was opened up to the public for a chartered bus journey, participants were struck by this hidden gem located right next to an urban city. With the influence of all the community input and involvement, plans are in the works to keep this land conserved and safe. |  A Note from our Chapter ChairWe appreciate our Sierra Club community and love to see you getting involved! Get a quick update on the chapter and some tips for reducing microplastics in your home. Microplastics are being found everywhere and a great place for individuals to start addressing this issue is in their laundry. |  CT Faces Proposal to Burn Biomedical Waste: Public Opinions SoughtThe Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is considering a proposal that has raised alarms. The proposal would permit an incinerator in Bristol to import and burn up to 57 tons of biomedical waste daily, posing health and environmental risks despite safe, more ecological alternatives being available. |
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 Photo JournalSee what we’ve been up to this last month, from events to outings to rallies! Come get involved and send in your own photos of Sierra Club events and campaigns you’re supporting! |  Welcome to Julianna!In October, the Sierra Club Connecticut Chapter welcomed a new member to our team! Julianna Larue joined the staff team as an Organizer. Her focus will be on our state legislative efforts. Julianna has experience from CTLCV where she worked on policy issues and helped to host the annual Environmental Summit. |  How to Prepare for Extreme Weather With Community-Powered ResilienceWith hundred-year (or even thousand-year) storms hitting more often – and sometimes close to home, like the flooding in parts of Connecticut in August – you might be feeling the need to better prepare for the unexpected weather associated with climate change. Here are steps anyone can take to tap into the great power of one another. |
 Fossil Fuels Fracture CommunitiesIn September, Sierra Club Connecticut hosted a rally in Hartford opposing the continued fossil gas expansion in Connecticut. Among the speakers was youth climate advocate Sydney Collins. In case you missed it, here is her speech from the rally – drawing from her experience growing up in a small community with a high fossil-fuel dependency. |  Campaign HighlightsTake a look at all the highlights from Sierra Club Connecticut’s current campaigns and what we’ve been working on this last month. As always, thank you to all of our volunteers — we couldn’t do this without you! |
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