The Sierra Club is one of the oldest and largest grass roots environmental organizations in the United States. The Great Waters Group represents members from Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, and the southern part of Washington County and the group is run by its members as volunteers.

Sierra Club's Mission: "To Explore, Enjoy, and Protect the wild places on earth;  To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources;  To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment;  And to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives".

Membership Benefits

Sierra Magazine - Members receive a one-year subscription to award-winning Sierra Magazine. Filled with spectacular nature photography and in-depth reporting on the hottest environmental issues.

Discounts - Members also receive discounts on all Sierra Club logo items including our distinguished books and celebrated calendars.  Visit the Sierra Club store for more details.

Worldwide Outings Program - Whether you want to hike and bike in your own back yard or travel to the far corners of the earth--paddling or pedaling, ski touring or trekking.  The Sierra Club has a number of outdoor options. At the national level, the club offers hundreds of exciting outings, from the tundra to the tropics.  Members can even build trails, preserve archeological sites and help clean up the environment on our exhilarating Service Trips!  Visit the Worldwide Outings Program for more information.

Group and Chapter Newsletters - Members will receive up-to-date news on local conservation issues, Great Waters Group's monthly educational programs, and other varied events and outings.  There are also an opportunities to volunteer to help on local, state and national conservation campaigns and discuss issues with political leaders.  Here is a link to the Great Waters Group newsletter archives.

Helping the Planet by Volunteering - The Sierra Club's dedicated volunteers and grassroots activists make your dollars go further.  Each dollar of your support is "multiplied" by the effective work of the Club's tens of thousands of dedicated volunteers.  When you volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to get satisfaction by helping preserve irreplaceable wildlands, and wildlife, promote conservation and be joined by other members with similar interests.  Please consider doing more than just paying membership dues, volunteer!

The Sierra Club is America's most effective advocate for the environment and provides you with the an organized means to protect the environment locally and globally.  From community issues and action to lobbying on a state or national level, membership will offer you the ability to take the kind of action where it's needed most.  As a member you'll have opportunities to get involved and participate in fun filled outdoor events with the Great Waters Group, the John Muir Chapter of Wisconsin and other groups throughout the state and beyond.  Find out more about volunteering.

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This page last updated on: 03/27/2008