Organized in 1973 to stop the drowning of the Stanislaus River by the New Melones Dam, Friends of the River works to preserve California’s rivers. The organization’s mission is to educate, organize, and advocate to protect and restore California’s free flowing rivers, streams, and watersheds. FOR accomplishes this work by educating the public, media, and…
Western Rivers Conservancy’s motto is “Sometimes to save a river, you have to buy it.” WRC acquires prime river lands along our finest rivers and streams to conserve habitat, protect key sources of cold-water and provide public access for all to enjoy. WRC has created sanctuaries for fish and wildlife and secured public access along…
Save Our Wild Salmon is a nationwide coalition of conservation organizations, river groups, fishing associations, businesses, and taxpayer and clean energy advocates working collectively to restore abundant, sustainable wild salmon to the rivers, streams and oceans of the Western salmon states.
The Arizona Wilderness Coalition’s mission is to permanently protect and restore Wilderness and other wild lands and waters in Arizona for the enjoyment of all citizens and to ensure that Arizona’s native plants and animals have a lasting home in wild nature. The organization accomplishes this by coordinating and conducting inventories, educating citizens about these lands, enlisting…
South Yuba Citizens League (SYRCL) is the leading voice for the protection and restoration of the Yuba River and the Greater Yuba Watershed. Founded in 1983 through a rural, grassroots campaign to defend the South Yuba River from proposed hydropower dams, SYRCL has developed into a vibrant community organization with over 3,500 members and volunteers…
The West Virginia Wilderness Coalition is a grassroots coalition committed to securing permanent protection for West Virginia’s wildest places on federal, public lands through wilderness designation.
The Colorado Mountain Club is the oldest and largest human-powered recreation organization in Colorado, with over 9,000 members throughout the state. The organization works to unite the explorers and admirers of the Rocky Mountains, and to protect the important landscapes that are the legacy of Colorado. Founded in 1912, members of the Colorado Mountain Club…
New Mexico Wild is dedicated to the protection, restoration and continued enjoyment of wilderness and wild public lands in New Mexico. The organization’s grassroots organizing efforts promote productive collaboration among the many diverse communities of New Mexico to ensure our land, wildlife and water are preserved.
Western Colorado Congress is a grassroots, democratic organization dedicated to challenging injustice by organizing people to increase their power over decisions that affect their lives. The group works to create healthy, sustainable communities, social and economic justice, environmental stewardship and a truly democratic society.
The Utah Rivers Council is a grassroots organization dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of Utah’s rivers and sustainable clean water sources for Utah’s people and wildlife. Founded in 1995, the organization works to protect Utah’s rivers and clean water sources for today’s citizens, future generations and healthy, sustainable natural ecosystems. URC implements their mission…
