Take Action Tuesday: Get Informed, Get Involved and Get It Done.

The Conservation Alliance has released {worthWILD} Boulder-White Clouds, the sixth film in the worthWILD series. The film tells the story of the Idaho Conservation League's campaign to encourage President Obama to protect the Boulder-White Clouds as a National Monument. For more than a decade, Idaho Conservation League has been working to protect the Boulder-White Clouds as a…

Federal Land Closures Hurt Outdoor Companies, Customers

Photo: Craig Kohlruss/The Fresno Bee   The Conservation Alliance urges Congress to come together to end the government shutdown, and re-open the crown jewels of America’s recreation lands. Companies that make and sell products for active use in the outdoors suffer when their customers cannot visit our National Parks, National Monuments, Wildlife Refuges, and other…

In Massachusetts: Concord Trails Receive Backyard Collective Love

Last week, we traveled to the Northeast for our Backyard Collective in Concord, Massachusetts. Hosted by the Vibram USA team, volunteers from Eastern Mountain Sports, NEMO Equipment, ECCO & Revolution House Media commuted from near and far to participate in trail building and restoration organized by our partners at the Appalachian Mountain Club with the cooperation of Concord Land Conservation Trust and the Town of…

Take Action Tuesday: I Love Parks!

Declare your love for Canada's parks and you'll be entered to win the Ultimate Camping Package from Mountain Equipment Co-op, valued at $1000! Sign on here: http://ow.ly/plbf5 Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society urges you to share your love Canada's parks and ask the Canadian government to conserve wilderness and wildlife by creating new parks and better protecting the…

Favorites on Friday: Summer 2013 Grant Annoucement

We are pleased to announce the results of our Summer 2013 funding cycle. We have contributed $750,000 to the 19 organizations listed below. In 2013 we awarded a record $1.5 million in grants. Many great conservation opportunities lie ahead, and we're pleased to be able to support these important initiatives. Please check out the full summary…

American River Conservancy Announces Success

In August, 2013 the American River Conservancy completed the purchase of 1,059 acres of Cosumnes River canyon lands.  These purchased lands protect an additional 1.5 miles of river canyon from future residential development on the North and Main Forks of the Cosumnes River immediately east and west of Highway 49 in both El Dorado and…

Take Action Tuesday: Ask President Obama to designate the Boulder-White Clouds as a National Monument

The Boulder-White Clouds are Idaho at its best-stunning beauty, clear water and rich wildlife habitat. For decades, Idahoans have worked to conserve these mountains and strike a balance between protection, access and responsible use. That vision should move forward and our leaders in Washington, DC, should take note. It is imperative that this pristine land…