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 (founded in 1892!). Like the Sierra Club, the SSC is run by volunteers who work on national and local campaigns that promote smart energy solutions and protect the environment. 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.



Sierra Student Coalition Mission:



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.



The Planet – Our Future:



Students have the power and obligation to act and lead within the environmental movement, and we must act in solidarity with progressive movements worldwide. We believe that environmental protection is compatible with economic growth and a high quality of life, and we are committed to work with communities impacted by environmental damage because everyone has a right to clean air and water, health, environmental justice, wild places, and a sustainable energy future. We also believe that our work must be accompanied by open, honest, and critical dialogue as well as a celebration of our efforts and the Earth.