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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
(August 29, 2025) – “We are disheartened to see the Trump administration taking steps toward rescinding the Roadless Rule – a policy widely regarded as one of America’s most successful conservation measures. The notion that the Roadless Rule “hampers American businesses” is not only inaccurate – it’s dangerous. The $1.2 trillion outdoor economy relies on…
Budget reconciliation is a powerful legislative process that fast-tracks certain types of bills to address federal budget issues. It’s a tool often leveraged by the majority party because it only requires a simple majority – 51 votes for bills to pass – but the most recent budget reconciliation process was anything but simple. The primary…
The Conservation Alliance continues to grow with the addition of eight new member companies over the last several months. These businesses represent a diverse array of industries covering a vast geographic range. TCA members support land and water conservation efforts via grantmaking to support on-the-ground conservation projects as well as corporate advocacy tactics to drive…
