Key lawmakers say that they are likely to pass another sweeping package of wilderness, parks and other natural resources bills by the end of this year. This action would follow the passing of the unprecedented Ominibus Public Land Management Act last year that protected 3 million acres of land, and 1,000 miles of rivers…
Proposed mountaintop removal mining in southeastern British Columbia is threatening one of America’s most endangered rivers and North America’s wildest remaining valley — The Flathead. But the Sierra Club of British Columbia, Canada, a Conservation Alliance grantee, is getting some help from the United Nations in their campaign to protect the Flathead River Valley. Last…
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…
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…
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…
Here at The Conservation Alliance we're getting excited for next week's Outdoor Retailer, so we decided to put together a list of all of the great events we have going on next week. Whether you're looking for some wild inspiration, a rockin' party or some sweet gear that benefits a great cause – we have…
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…
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…
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…
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…
