By Rebecca Gillis, The Conservation AlliancePhotos Courtesy of: Ben MacAskill From May 13th to May 15th, 2024, The Conservation Alliance welcomed eighteen member companies and grantees to Washington, D.C., for our annual Fly-In. The importance of our Fly-In is two-fold: to amplify the impactful business voices in support of key policies in D.C.; and, to…
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…
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,…
(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…
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…
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 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…
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…
(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…
(April 18, 2024) – The Conservation Alliance (TCA) and its coalition of over 270 business members applaud the Bureau of Land Management for its Public Lands Rule, released earlier today. From the outdoor industry to brewers, bankers, sportsmen, and renewable energy companies, TCA member companies represent a wide range of industries from across the United…
