The largest outdoor retailer in the United States, REI’s mission is to inspire, educate, and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. A co-founder of The Conservation Alliance, REI donates millions of dollars annually to support conservation efforts nationally.
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The Conservation Alliance holds a unique ability to harness the power of industry and outdoor communities to take collective action to protect the places we all love. With the critical combination of supporting changemakers on the ground and enabling strategic political action, their leadership helps bring the power of the outdoor community from local communities to the halls of Congress.Taldi Harrison, Director of Government Affairs, REI Co-op
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The Conservation Alliance Welcomes Seven New Members
The Conservation Alliance continues to grow with the addition of seven new member companies over the last several months. These businesses span a wide range of industries, from fly fishing and outdoor media to performance marketing and responsibly crafted apparel, all united by a shared commitment to protecting land and water. TCA members strengthen conservation…
2025: A Year of Movement Building and Resilience
2025 was a year where the stakes felt higher than ever. Proposals to sell off public lands resurfaced, beloved landscapes faced renewed threats, and communities across North America continued to feel the impacts of economic and development pressures. Certain leaders in Washington have promoted the rhetoric that land management is a zero-sum game between extraction…
A Living Sanctuary
By Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center As featured on Osprey’s blog. The newly designated Sáttítla Highland National Monument(Opens in a new window) (SHNM) is a landscape that feels almost otherworldly. Shaped by fire and carved by ice, this high volcanic plateau is dotted with sapphire lakes, ancient forests, and jagged lava flows. At its center lies…
Businesses Can’t Afford to Lose Public Lands
Public lands are often celebrated for their beauty — towering peaks, vast forests and unspoiled wilderness that inspire awe. But they are so much more than scenery. They provide critical habitat for wildlife, safeguard sacred lands and artifacts for hundreds of Indigenous tribes, and offer recreation and respite for more than 180 million people each…
The Conservation Alliance 2025 Give Guide
This holiday season, we’re celebrating the brands that give back to the outdoors. Each company featured in this year’s Give Guide is supporting The Conservation Alliance through product donations, percentage-of-sales campaigns, and other creative collaborations that protect the wild places we love. Whether you’re shopping for gear, gifts, or inspiration, these brands are proof that…
Brands Unite to Defend the Roadless Rule
(September 22, 2025) – The outdoor business community is mobilizing to fight back against the current effort – led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Secretary, Brooke Rollins – to roll back the Roadless Rule. Eighty nine brands signed a letter which was submitted to the Forest Service last week at the close of the…
TCA Insider: September 2025
The last several months have been an exciting period of growth for The Conservation Alliance. Our membership continues to expand to include additional businesses representing outdoor retailers, marketing companies, gear and apparel, and food/beverage brands. We also welcomed our newest Pinnacle member: Wyld. TCA member companies are at the heart of who we are and…
Bring Buffalo Back Home : The Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
Just five years ago, the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project (TTBP) started with fewer than 10 buffalo. Today, their herd has grown to 40 across two properties, reshaping both ecosystem health and community resilience in Texas. What was once nearly lost is being carefully rebuilt by the TTBP, an Indigenous-led initiative founded by Lipan Apache descendant…
