The Sierra Student Coalition is a broad network of high school and college students from around the country working to protect the environment. We have over 250 affiliated groups based at schools around the country. The SSC is the student arm of the Sierra Club, the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots environmental organization.



We develop environmental leaders through our award winning grassroots trainings programs and work to maximize our campus-based effectiveness through the creation and maintenance of state and national networks of high school and college students. A small staff supports the work of the Sierra Student Coalition’s volunteer-run activities.



The mission of the Sierra Student Coalition is to empower youth to organize effective, tangible victories and develop the future leaders of the environmental movement. To that end we offer resources and support, including trainings and campaigns, to a national network of local communities of young environmental activists to assist them in running strategic grassroots organizing efforts that influence environmental policy and alter public attitudes.



Environmental Justice is defined as the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Fair treatment implies that no population should be forced to shoulder a disproportionate share of exposure to the negative effects of pollution due to lack of political or economic strength. The Sierra Student Coalition believes in environmental justice and stands behind the Principles of Environmental Justice.