Hikers in the Boulder-White Clouds, Idaho. Photo: Lynne Stone
Conservation Alliance News
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Obama v. McCain on the Environment by John Sterling
Published Fri August 22, 2008
A lot of people have asked me for details on both Barack Obama and John McCain's positions on the environment. In an election year, it can be difficult to get a... Read More
Alliance Member Speaks Out for Badlands Wilderness by John Sterling
Published Thu August 21, 2008
Rod Bien, owner of Pandora's Backpack, a retail store in Bend, OR, and Conservation Alliance member company, joined other business leaders in Bend to talk about the economic benefits of... Read More
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE REPORTS 12 NEW MEMBERS SINCE WINTER MARKET by John Sterling
Published Tue August 19, 2008
Twelve outdoor industry companies have joined The Conservation Alliance since the January OR Show. With a steady increase in membership, the Alliance now boasts 160 companies.The new members are: Backcountry.com;... Read More
Wilderness Everywhere! by John Sterling
Published Fri August 15, 2008
Our friends at the Campaign for America's Wilderness distribute an excellent monthly update on efforts to secure new Wilderness designations on public lands throughout the US. The Conservation Alliance has... Read More
Dam Removal on the Rogue River in Oregon by John Sterling
Published Tue August 12, 2008
WaterWatch, a recent Conservation Alliance grantee, has been working collaboratively with local, state and federal officials to restore the Rogue River -- one of Oregon's premiere whitewater and salmon/steelhead streams... Read More
FILSON ADDS TO CONSERVATION ALLIANCE LEGACY FUND by John Sterling
Published Wed July 30, 2008
Filson, a leading outfitter for hunting, fishing and outdoor enthusiasts, has committed $25,000 to The Conservation Alliance Legacy Fund, which the company will raise through proceeds from its annual "Seconds... Read More
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE LEGACY FUND CONTINUES TO GROW by John Sterling
Published Mon July 28, 2008
Since launching the Legacy Fund Campaign in January, The Conservation Alliance has raised nearly $2.7 million in contributions and commitments. That total includes $800,000 raised after the campaign was announced... Read More
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE LEGACY FUND GETS BOOST FROM BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPMENT, LTD. by John Sterling
Published Mon July 14, 2008
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. has committed $50,000 to The Conservation Alliance Legacy Fund. With the climbing manufacturer's gift, The Conservation Alliance has raised more than $2.6 million in contributions and... Read More
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS by John Sterling
Published Mon July 14, 2008
The Conservation Alliance membership elected Adam Chamberlain, Director of Marketing for Black Diamond Equipment, and Gareth Martins, Director of Marketing for Osprey Packs to serve on the Alliance board of... Read More
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE WORKS WITH MSN TO PROMOTE MEMBER COMPANIES by John Sterling
Published Tue July 08, 2008
The Conservation Alliance launched a new initiative this week, with MSN, to draw attention to Alliance member companies for their collective effort to protect wild lands and waterways throughout North... Read More

