Iowa Chapter Sierra Club

05/29/2026

Check before you swim and make sure you vote in the June 2 primaries to protect our water.

05/27/2026

🐢🚸 Turtle crossing season has begun!!

"If you see a turtle trying to cross the road and it's safe for you to do so:
Always move the turtle in the direction it was already moving. Otherwise, it will just try to cross again after you leave.

Pick up the turtle with both hands (with gloves if you have them) by the shell, and from behind. Do NOT pick up a turtle by its tail! (It can cause spinal damage.)

For snapping turtles, you may want to just encourage it across the road rather than picking it up. If you do pick it up, grab the snapper by its back legs with its head facing AWAY from your body. ***Trust us on the "away from your body" part.***

If the turtle is sitting in gravel, leave it be, as it's likely nesting."

Turtles are on the move right now, and they're STUBBORN. That's because they're out looking for a place to lay eggs (sometimes in gravel near the road, unfortunately). 🐢 🚧

Give them a hand during World Turtle Week (and beyond) without making them grumpier 👇

If you see a turtle trying to cross the road and it's safe for you to do so:
Pick up the turtle with both hands (with gloves if you have them) by the shell, and from behind. Do NOT pick up a turtle by its tail! (It can cause spinal damage.)

For snapping turtles, you may want to just encourage it across the road rather than picking it up. If you do pick it up, grab the snapper by its back legs with its head facing AWAY from your body. ***Trust us on the "away from your body" part.***

Always move the turtle in the direction it was already moving. Otherwise, it will just try to cross again after you leave. We said they're stubborn, remember? Do not take the turtle to a different location, and especially not home with you. They don't need to be rescued, just a crossing guard. 🐢🚸

If the turtle is sitting in gravel, leave it be, as it's likely nesting.

Wash your hands thoroughly after handling a turtle.

05/22/2026

Quick overview of the Palo data center proposal and how residents can make their voice heard!

05/15/2026

Summit's project is in turmoil. They dropped 200 miles of route and are trying to make big changes to their permit and applications.

05/14/2026

HIGH MIGRATION NIGHT FOR IOWA!!🐦A high number of migrating birds will be traveling across Iowa tonight and throughout the week as spring migration continues! You can help give them a safer journey by turning off nonessential outdoor lighting from dusk to dawn.
Helpful steps include:
- Drawing shades and curtains at night
- Angling exterior lights away from windows
- Shielding outdoor lights so they point downward
- Using motion sensor lights instead of constant lighting

For more helpful tips: www.stopbirdcollisions.org

05/08/2026

See what bills passed through legislation this year and which the governor still has on her desk that she needs to hear about before signing or vetoing

05/03/2026

A high number of migrating birds are passing through Iowa tonight, with thousands of birds traveling overhead under the cover of darkness! Bright lights can disorient them along the way, but you can help. Turn off non-essential outdoor lights from dusk to dawn to give these travelers a safer path. Even one light off can make a difference!🐦💚

Check out more ways you can help: www.stopbirdcollisions.org

05/01/2026

Contact your House Representative today and tell them to vote NO on SJR11!

10/22/2025

NextEra Energy wants to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear plant, abandoning solar projects in the process. Join us live right here on Facebook this Friday at noon to learn what this could mean for Iowa’s environment, health, and future.

10/10/2025

There will not be a Lunch and Learn today at noon. We're busy in court trying to stop the Summit Carbon pipeline boondoggle.