On Friday, May 8, 70 volunteers from the Bend area joined The Conservation Alliance for a day of field work in the sunny Badlands. This enthusiastic group was a collection of individuals that work for local Conservation Alliance member companies Ruff Wear, Footzone, Pandora's Backpack, Moon Photo and Quick Feat International, as well as representatives…
Be an Eco Champion Sponsored by Visit The North Face® One of The Conservation Alliance's founding member companies, The North Face, is running a campaign on Brickfish Social Media website to identify an Eco-Champion. The campaign is called "Be an Eco-Champion" and the winning organization will received $15,000. This is an opportunity to vote for…
Conservation Alliance board member Conrad Anker co-stars in a new episode of NOW on PBS with David Brancaccio. The episode explores the melting of glacier ice caused by global warming. Conrad helps guide viewers with his first-hand experience with glaciers over decades of mountaineering. Check out the five-minute preview below. Or click here to view…
Here is an opportunity that businesses do not want to miss out on. May 4-8, NEXT WEEK, The Conservation Alliance is hosting the Ads for the Earth Auction. This is an opportunity to purchase ad space while simultaneously making a donation to The Conservation Alliance. Ten publications have generously donated a full-page, four-color ad and…
I remember how shocked I was at the amount of air pollution there was when I first visited Kathmandu, Nepal, and I never quite got over having to wear a mask. Check out this article below that lists the best and worst cities for air pollution… From: msnbc.com Published April 29, 2009 02:53 PM Sixty percent of…
As Nexters, I assume that with Earth Day only a few days away you already have grand plans of how you are going to make a difference in your community – I will be with my co-workers helping Save The Bay restore some wetlands near my office. But for those of you who may be (or may know) less-than-earth-conscious…
WaterWatch announces that removal of the Savage Rapids Dam on Oregon's Rogue River will commence next week. The 39-foot irrigation diversion dam is considered the greatest fish killer on the Rogue, a river renowned for its fishing and whitewater rafting. The dam removal process takes time, but Savage Rapids should be completely removed by…
It's been so long since we had a President who was proud of conservation efforts, I've forgotten what it feels like. Here's a look at what Obama said before signing the big lands package yesterday.
President Obama signed the Ominibus Public Land Management Act into law today shortly after 3 PM Eastern. The bill protects three million acres of land, and 1000 miles of rivers throughout the US. Prior to signing, Obama said: "It is fitting that we meet on a day like this. Winter's hardships are slowly giving way…
The House of Representatives voted today to pass the Omnibus Public Land Management Act. The final vote in the House was 285-140. The bill passed the Senate 77-21 last week. The lands package now goes to President Obama for his signature, possibly as early as next Monday. The President is expected to sign the bill….
