Quote of the Day:

"As long as I live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I'll
interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche.
I'll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near
the heart of the world as I can."

-Sierra Club Founder John Muir; today is the Sierra Club's 111th
birthday.



1. SIERRA CLUB NEWS: Club Founded by John Muir 111 Years Ago

Birthdays provide an opportunity to look back, to celebrate, and to take
stock of what lies ahead.  It is no different for the Sierra Club, which
turns 111 on Wednesday, May 28th.  Founded in 1892 by John Muir, the Sierra 
Club's first campaign defeated a proposed reduction in the boundaries of 
Yosemite
National Park.

Since then, the Club has played a major role in America's most important
environmental debates.  The fact that Sierra Club has lived, and prospered,
for 111 years helps put current environmental battles in perspective and
may explain why, despite substantial obstacles, the Club continues to make
progress.

To look at a few of the highlights that have marked Sierra Club's history,
go to:
http://www.sierraclub.org/history/timeline.asp

For an in-depth look at recent victories, check out:
http://www.sierraclub.org/planet/200301/victories.asp

Erin E. Jordahl
Director, Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club
3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-277-8868
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www.iowa.sierraclub.org

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