Legislation Introduced for Two New Wilderness Areas

Conservation Alliance grantee Oregon Natural Desert Association announced that Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkely introduced legislation yesterday to protect two new Wilderness areas in the John Day River Basin. The Cathedral Rock (photo above) and Horse Heaven Wilderness areas together comprise 18,000 acres of public land adjacent to or near the Wild and…

Member Companies Raise $40,000+ For The Conservation Alliance

  In just four days, Conservation Alliance member companies raised more than $40,000 to protect wild places! Here are just a few of the highlights…‎ The Conservation Alliance Breakfast "To understand a place, you need to drink from its many waters," said author Craig Childs at the Conservation Alliance Breakfast last week. Craig captivated a…

Sweet Gear + Conservation-Minded Brands At Outdoor Retailer

Looking for a new pair of kicks to get muddy on the trail? How about a new water bottle or hydration pack to quench your thirst? Our member companies are offering screaming deals at Outdoor Retailer this week to benefit The Conservation Alliance. Below is a comprehensive list of the brands, the booths and the…

Melting Glaciers at The Conservation Alliance Breakfast

The Conservation Alliance is so excited about James Balog's presentation at the upcoming Conservation Alliance Breakfast that we wanted to give you a sneak peek at what to expect. The Breakfast is Friday, January 22, 7-8:50 AM at The Marriott in Salt Lake City. We hope to see those of you who will be in town…

Do It At Altitude

The following post comes from grantee Save our Wild Salmon What Would You Do To Keep Snake River Salmon Spawning? An array of holiday contests and giveaways are making their way around the web, but how about taking part in one that has a great cause in mind: saving salmon. There are not many issues that people…

Black Diamond Wins Conservation Award

              Climbing and ski manufacturer and Conservation Alliance member Black Diamond Equipment was awarded the Pfeifferhorn – Conservation Leadership award by six leading Utah conservation and environmental organizations. These organizations include: Save Our Canyons, The Nature Conservancy, Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club, Wild Utah Project, Wasatch Mountain Club…

INAUGURAL CANADA GOOSE CUP STREET HOCKEY TOURNAMENT BRINGS A PIECE OF CANADA TO THE SALT PALACE JANUARY 21, FOR THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE

Fundraising Event Challenges ORWM Participants to Bring Home the Cup as Part of Industry Party Celebration CONTACT: Taryn Westerkamp, CGPR 781.639.4924, Ext. 115taryn@cgprpublicrelations.com TORONTO (December 1, 2009) – It's time to start training, designing jerseys and gathering hidden Gretzkys, as Canada Goose announces its first annual Canada Goose Cup street hockey tournament for The Conservation…

Wolf Pack Confirmed in Oregon

A pack of 10 wolves was caught on film traveling in Northeastern Oregon. Once extinct in the region, wolves were re-introduced to Central Idaho and Yellowstone National Park in 1994. A few stragglers have ventured into Oregon since then, but this is the first time a full pack has been confirmed. It's exciting to see…