Dam Removal on the Rogue River in Oregon

WaterWatch, a recent Conservation Alliance grantee, has been working collaboratively with local, state and federal officials to restore the Rogue River — one of Oregon's premiere whitewater and salmon/steelhead streams — by removing four dams on the stream. The first of those dams — the Elk Creek Diversion —  was removed on July 16. Check…

What’s NEXT?

Thanks to everyone who helped launch ConservationNEXT at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake last weekend. The party was a hoot, and it was great to see so much interest in building an online social network focused on grassroots conservation work. The ConservationNEXT site will continue to evolve. We now have more than 100…

Will Congress Protect 1 Million Acres this Year?

Over the past several years, The Conservation Alliance has made a conscious effort to support campaigns to secure new Wilderness designations on public lands throughout the US. Many of these campaigns are now in legislative form, and moving through Congress. Click here for an update on this package of public lands bills.

Welcome!

Welcome to ConservationNEXT!  As a collective we have been working together for over a year to bring you ConservationNEXT.com.  So surf the site, make us your friends, invite your other friends from the real and virtual worlds, and share your thoughts and ideas with us and with the rest of the ConservationNEXT community.  Non-profit organizations…

FILSON ADDS TO CONSERVATION ALLIANCE LEGACY FUND

Filson, a leading outfitter for hunting, fishing and outdoor enthusiasts, has committed $25,000 to The Conservation Alliance Legacy Fund, which the company will raise through proceeds from its annual "Seconds Sale," held at the company's Seattle distribution center.  With Filson's gift, The Conservation Alliance has raised nearly $2.7 million in contributions and commitments.  That total…

CONSERVATION ALLIANCE LEGACY FUND CONTINUES TO GROW

Since launching the Legacy Fund Campaign in January, The Conservation Alliance has raised nearly $2.7 million in contributions and commitments. That total includes $800,000 raised after the campaign was announced at the January Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The Conservation Alliance Legacy fund is an endowment that, once fully funded, will provide a permanent source of…

CONSERVATION ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS

The Conservation Alliance membership elected Adam Chamberlain, Director of Marketing for Black Diamond Equipment, and Gareth Martins, Director of Marketing for Osprey Packs to serve on the Alliance board of directors. Both Martins and Chamberlain bring a deep commitment to conservation to their new board roles. Martins has guided Osprey's regular participation in conservation efforts,…

CONSERVATION ALLIANCE LEGACY FUND GETS BOOST FROM BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPMENT, LTD.

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. has committed $50,000 to The Conservation Alliance Legacy Fund. With the climbing manufacturer's gift, The Conservation Alliance has raised more than $2.6 million in contributions and commitments. That total includes $700,000 raised after the campaign was announced at the January Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The Conservation Alliance Legacy fund is an…

CONSERVATION ALLIANCE WORKS WITH MSN TO PROMOTE MEMBER COMPANIES

The Conservation Alliance launched a new initiative this week, with MSN, to draw attention to Alliance member companies for their collective effort to protect wild lands and waterways throughout North America. MSN Green (http://green.msn.com/) now features a full page about The Conservation Alliance. The page provides links to each manufacturer and retailer in the membership,…

CONSERVATION ALLIANCE TO LAUNCH ONLINE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY AND SOCAIL NETWORKING SITE

The Conservation Alliance will launch a new initiative called ConservationNEXT, which is designed to give individuals in the outdoor industry the opportunity to engage with Conservation Alliance grantees, and provide a place to connect with each other on-line. The ConservationNEXT site will officially go live on August 8, 2008 at the Outdoor Retailer show. Conservationnext.com…