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The Quinnehtukqut
March 2026
 A Note From Our Chapter ChairHear some reflections from our chapter chair as we finish up a nostalgic, snowy winter in Connecticut. And at a time when there are a lot of obstacles we’re up against, we still see examples of how we can stand together in community and support each other to make steps forward. |  Branford School Buses Go ElectricOn February 13, the Branford School System held a launch ceremony for the installation of charging facilities for 46 new electric buses. These buses will completely replace the existing diesel fleet. The new fleet of EV buses provide many benefits to the students, school system, and our environment! |  Mansfield Train Derailment Contained Hazardous Fossil Fuels: It’s More Than an “Inconvenience”Thirteen train cars derailed in Mansfield and multiple overturned into the Willimantic River—six of the cars contained Liquid Petroleum Gas. In the wake of this near-disaster, it is important to reflect on the hazards of fossil fuels and what we can do to fight for a safer, more sustainable energy future. |
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 Our Legislative Luck? Hard Work.Environmental progress at the Connecticut Capitol doesn’t happen by chance. It happens because members testify. Because coalition partners organize. Because legislators listen. And because supporters like you take action when it matters most. Catch up on what we’ve been working on and how you can join us. |  The Preserve to Be Logged, Despite Outcry from HundredsThe plan to commercially log The Preserve, a nearly thousand-acre forest, has been signed by Old Saybrook leadership and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Learn more about what makes this space so special and how nearly all The Preserve will be affected. |  Pipelines raise our gas bills while utilities profitConnecticut residents use 19% less gas today than we did in 2014, but our gas bills have increased by about 7% every year since 2021. Why do our bills continue to rise when our consumption is declining? The answer is simple: Pipelines. Let’s explore why. |
 Remington Woods Is Growing — And So Is the MovementThere are moments when you realize a campaign has become something bigger than itself. Remington Woods has inspired our movement in the most beautiful ways — in pollinator gardens, in seed-covered hands, in new tree canopy taking root, and in young people discovering birds for the first time. |  Photo JournalSee what we’ve been up to this last month, from events to outings to rallies! Come get involved and send in your own photos of Sierra Club events and campaigns you’re supporting! |
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