Thousands of ocean miles. Over 900 miles inland. To nearly 7,000 feet in elevation. The migration of the salmon and steelhead of the Columbia and Snake River Basin is truly one-of-a-kind. The bad news: at 1% of their historic abundance, wild salmon remain on life support. The good news: the spawning habitat for these fish…
For more than 20 years, the American River Conservancy (ARC) has been working to permanently protect rivers and wildlands in the central Sierra Nevada foothills. REI has consistently provided support for the American River Conservancy's conservation, stewardship, and education programs. In addition to funding several years' worth of stewardship and education projects, REI's commitment to…
The North Face has challenged people across the country to get outside, and take someone with them. Launching on The North Face Facebook page and TheNorthFace.com, Role Models is an online pledge where people commit to taking someone outdoors this summer, helping to start a global movement of outdoor exploration. "If you've never had…
With Mt. Rainier standing impressively in the background, volunteers from Brooks Sports, Nikwax, Filson, Patagonia, Teva, Outdoor Research, Cascade Designs and Stanley, a brand of PMI arrived at the Seward Park Amphitheater on a beautiful morning in Seattle. Seward Park is an urban gem with over 300 acres of forest, including 120 acres of…
Photo: Daniel Pierce KEEN has redefined what corporate engagement means for Oregon Wild. While many large companies tend to shy away from controversial issues, KEEN dives right in. KEEN has used its resources and contacts in Portland, OR to both support Oregon Wild's efforts and draw new supporters into the organization. KEEN has been incredibly…
Roan Plateau, East Fork Canyon In 2008, the Conservation Alliance funded The Campaign to Save Roan Plateau and their efforts to secure lasting protection for the Roan Plateau's spectacular, undeveloped public lands. For the past four years, The Campaign to Save Roan Plateau, along with other Conservation Alliance grantees including Rocky Mountain Wild and…
Trail Maintenance Workshop with REI and AMC Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) and Recreational Equipment, Inc (REI) have been working together since 1987. This long lasting partnership is due in large part to their complementary missions. AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian region, while REI…
Photo: Mark Vollmer Conservation Alliance Grantee, Friends of Nevada Wilderness, is teaming up with the Conservation Alliance Pinnacle Member, KEEN, and the Zappos Family to give picnic and camping areas in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness a makeover. The Mt Charleston Wilderness is located in the Spring Mountains of Southern Nevada. Over 100 volunteers will…
For the last five years, the partnership between Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) and CLIF Bar has been strengthening the voices of backcountry skiers, snowshoers and others who enjoy quiet winter recreation. This partnership goes above and beyond; providing in-kind product for partners and events, cash sponsorship of outreach activities and awareness raising through joint marketing…
Photo: Joe Riis The Conservation Alliance funds organizations working to protect threatened wild places throughout North American. In Canada, there are many such places. The Conservation Alliance has contributed more than $900,000 to Canadian organizations working to protect these places. Our ability to fund Canadian organizations including Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Rivers Without…
