JULY2025
“Climate mitigation and adaptation measures are not costs. They are investments. The true costs occur when mitigation fails and adaptation is too slow so we suffer from continually worsening extreme weather events like heatwaves and floods.” -
: To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; To practice and promote the responsible use
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.
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FISH!
Fish-folding is over, but you can still call on legislators to shut down Line 5 once and for all. Use this link: https:// www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/deny_tunnel_permit
No July Action Gathering
There will be no local Action Gathering in July, but you can catch up with past months’ topics and actions by visiting the Sierra Club Action Hours site at https:// www.sierraclub.org/monthly-action-hours Each month, you'll get the key updates you need to know and take
July 12 - Youth Outdoor Fest
Youth Outdoor Fest is hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -Midwest Fisheries Center. The event will be at Pettibone Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s free, with many hands-on experiences for the whole family, including bird, fish, and animal identification; kayaking; fly fishing; archery; and more. Find details at https://www.fws. gov/event/youth-outdoor-fest-2025
CRSC is tabling at this event, too! If you come, stop by and say hi or sign up to take a shift by calling 608-3152693 or emailing CRSIerraClub@gmail.com.
On July 12 we’ll attempt to break the world record for the largest display of origami fish — over 30,000 paper fish, each one telling a story, carrying a pledge, and making it impossible for decision-makers to ignore the call: Shut Down Line 5.
On July 12 we’ll attempt to break the world record for the largest display of origami fish — over 30,000 paper fish, each one telling a story, carrying a pledge, and making it impossible for decision-makers to ignore the call: Shut Down Line 5.
If you will be in Madison, sign up to help arrange the July 12 display. Use this link: https://www.sierraclub.org/ wisconsin/blog/2025/06/join-us-we-break-world-recordjuly-12
collective action to resist the current administration and its corporate polluter allies. Local Action Hours will resume on Friday, August 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 401 West Avenue South (take the #2 or Circulator 2 buses). Call or email for more information.
Solar Power Hours
Grow Solar - La Crosse is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier for those in La Crosse County, by pooling their buying power to secure significant discounts.
Attend a Solar Power Hour on July 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Onalaska City Hall or online on July 24 at 2 p.m. to learn more, or visit https://www.growsolar.org/la-crosse/.
June events
June was a full month for CRSC! Some of us volunteered to help park bikes at La Crosse’s Juneteenth celebration or help a Youth Climate Action Fund grantee plant a “pocket” forest at Summit Environmental School. Some gathered at our monthly Action Hour to learn about and take action to support the Endangered Species Act.
Many of us enjoyed an evening of great food and inspiring conversation along the beautiful Mississippi River backwater at our annual club potluck where we also heard from La Crosse City Planner Lewis Kuhlman about La Crosse County’s Grow Solar program. And some of us hiked and learned a lot about the history, plants, and birds of the Holland Sand Prairie State Natural Area near Holmen led by CRSC member, Janice Albers.
It’s natural to feel sad, angry, and afraid these days as we see threats to wild places, our ecosystems, and our fellow beingsl. But, joining together to help others, learn about and protect our environment, explore and appreci-
