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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…

The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is dedicated to the protection and responsible recreational use of the New York State Forest Preserve, and other parks, wild lands, and waters. The club, founded in 1922, is a member-directed organization committed to public service and stewardship. ADK employs a balanced approach to outdoor recreation, advocacy, environmental education, and…

Based in Spokane, WA, The Lands Council works to preserve and revitalize Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife through advocacy, education, effective action, and community engagement.The organization collaborates with a broad range of interested parties to seek smart and mutually respectful solutions to environment and health issues.

The Deschutes Land Trust conserves and protects land in Central Oregon for wildlife, scenic views, and local communities. The Land Trust is currently working to acquire and conserve Skyline Forest–33,000 acres of forest west of Bend, Oregon. Skyline Forest is Central Oregon’s scenic view and recreation future.

The mission of Coal River Mountain Watch is to stop the destruction of southern West Virginia communities and  environment by mountaintop removal coal mining, to improve the quality of life in the region, and to help rebuild sustainable communities. The organization combines local knowledge with technical expertise to fight for local interests threatened by the…

Friends of Allegheny Wilderness seeks to foster an appreciation of wilderness values and benefits, and to work with local communities in Pennsylvania to ensure that increased wilderness protection is a priority of the stewardship of the Allegheny National Forest.