The Clif Family Foundation was started in 2006 to support small-to-midsize grassroots groups led by people whose vision and commitment the foundation deeply admired. It has been proud to support hundreds of organizations that are working tirelessly to transform our food systems, enhance equitable community health outcomes, and protect the places we play by being stewards of the environment and natural resources. CFF looks forward to expanding the reach and impact of the foundation in the years to come. This includes working with more organizations to make their innovative ideas a reality and supporting a new generation of leaders. The CFF operates with the belief that we can all do more good in the world. For more information on Clif Family Foundation, visit www.cliffamilyfoundation.org.
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The Conservation Alliance is a vital and essential force in safeguarding the public lands that we hold dear. As an organization dedicated to protecting the places we play, the Clif Family Foundation takes immense pride in upholding Clif Bar’s 18 year commitment to supporting The Conservation Alliance’s unwavering mission. It is our shared goal to preserve and protect North America’s breathtaking wilderness for all individuals to enjoy.Thao Pham, president of the Clif Family Foundation
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Conservation Alliance member organizations joined Ventura Land Trust at Harmon Canyon Preserve for the second Backyard Collective service event of 2024
By Conor McElyea, The Conservation Alliance The Conservation Alliance hosted their second Backyard Collective Event of 2024 at Harmon Canyon Preserve with grantee Ventura Land Trust. Harmon Canyon is the largest publicly accessible nature preserve in the City of Ventura, protecting over 2,100 acres of the imperiled coastal sage scrub ecosystem, and hosting about 150,000…
Laying the Groundwork: Preserving The Alabama Black Belt Region’s Rich History and Soil
By Destiny Williams, Partnership Coordinator, Alabama River Diversity Network (TCA 2024-26 Confluence Program grantee) In the heart of Alabama, amidst the rich soil and history of the Black Belt Region, lies a landscape brimming with untold stories and ecological wonders. The term “Black Belt” in America refers to a region historically characterized by its dark,…
The Conservation Alliance Applauds the Expansions of San Gabriel and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monuments
(May 2, 2024) Cover Photo: Bob Wick – The Conservation Alliance (TCA) celebrates today the Biden Administration’s announcement of the expansion of California’s Berryessa Snow Mountains and San Gabriel Mountains National Monuments that will protect over 100,000 acres of public lands in California. The Biden Administration’s decision to expand these monuments will not only safeguard…
Exploring the Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument: Advocating for California’s Desert
Recently, I had the privilege of hosting TCA’s inaugural Advocate Outdoors event in the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument. We convened a group of passionate advocates and community leaders from member companies as well as grantee and partner organizations to explore this remarkable landscape and learn about the importance of its protection. The Advocate Outdoors field…
TCA Member Companies Partner with the John Muir Land Trust for our Bay Area Backyard Collective Event
On a beautiful sunny morning in April, The Conservation Alliance staff, member company employees, and partners joined the John Muir Land Trust for a day of work at Almond Ranch in northern California, a 281 acre landscape that TCA funding helped secure in 2020. Nearly 30 participants in total gathered, including employees from Peak Design,…
The Conservation Alliance Welcomes Nine New Members
The Conservation Alliance community continues to grow as TCA recently welcomed nine new members to our coalition. These new companies join a coalition of nearly 300 businesses supporting the mission to fund and advocate for wild places and outdoor spaces. In addition to supporting the organization’s grant making efforts, funds will also build capacity for…
The Conservation Alliance joins Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition, and other conservation leaders on the Gila River
Celebrating Conservation: A Glimpse into Protecting the Gila RiverLast month, in the heart of New Mexico, I had the privilege of joining a group of conservation leaders on a transformative journey along the Gila River. The Gila River served as the ancestral homeland of indigenous peoples and boasts unparalleled ecological significance, and this trip coincided…
Leading outdoor brands come together to support The Conservation Alliance #WeKeepItWild campaign
(April 19, 2024) – Outdoor brands–including backpacks, apparel, footwear, and more categories–are joining forces in honor of Earth Day to support The Conservation Alliance (TCA) by donating 5% of all online sales from April 18-24, 2024 as part of the #WeKeepItWild campaign. The semi-annual campaign includes: Backpacker’s Pantry, La Sportiva, Nemo Equipment, Trail Butter, Jack…