The Arc of Appalachia acquires, stewards and protects wildlands in Ohio. The Arc of Appalachia has saved over 7000 acres of land in its quarter century of stewardship. It’s 20 preserve regions protect over 1100 species of plants, 80 of which are state-listed as rare & endangered, and provide refuge for tens of thousands native…
We created Monumental SHIFT to shift the traditional designation and maintenance of national monuments to center ethnically and racially diverse communities in the creation, conception, funding, and stewardship to honor the lands and places that are sacred to the members of our community.
The Valentine Conservation Community (VCC) is a group of 30 residents, led by a multi-generational Black family, who have maintained land ownership in the East St. Louis, Illinois, Valentine Street neighborhood for more than 74 years. VCC is seeking to imbue a historical culture of conservation and love for nature in their neighborhood, which is…
The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) is a consortium of 15 sovereign Tribal nations located in Southeast Alaska and is also a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. SEITC seeks to protect the vital and sacred rivers that sustain our communities and culture. Member Tribal governments are the Chilkat Indian Village, Craig Tribal Association, Douglas Indian Association, Hydaburg Cooperative Association,…
Apache Stronghold, San Carlos, Arizona, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community organization of individuals who come together in unity to battle continued colonization, defend Holy sites and freedom of religion, and are dedicated to building a better community through neighborhood programs and civic engagement. We work from San Carlos, Arizona connecting Apaches and other Native and non-Native allies from all over the…
Our PEOPLE-FOCUSED mission is to ensure that Frontera (border) communities have access to the outdoors—and that our history, values and people are reflected in public lands management. We do this through education, advocacy and empowerment.
Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) is a climate justice-based organization established to unite women in movement building for ecological and social justice. Our primary work is with women (and their communities) on the frontlines of climate change and environmental degradation; specifically, Indigenous women, women of color, low-income and underserved communities. It is also…
United Tribes of Bristol Bay (UTBB) is a tribal consortium working to protect the traditional Yup’ik, Dena’ina, and Alutiiq ways of life in Southwest Alaska that depend on the pristine Bristol Bay Watershed and all it sustains, most notably Bristol Bay’s wild salmon. UTBB’s membership consists of 15 federally recognized Tribes in Bristol Bay, representing…
The Gunks Climbers Coalition (GCC) is an advocacy group dedicated to creating and maintaining sustainable opportunities for responsible climbing across the Shawangunk Ridge and surrounding areas. The Shawangunk Ridge, affectionately known as “the Gunks”, is home to some of the best traditional climbing in the world. Stellar rock quality, unique geological features, rewarding summit views,…
The Great Basin Water Network (GBWN) was formed to protect the water resources of the Great Basin for residents, animal and plants. The Network promotes effective water conservation programs including economic incentives for water smart-practices as opposed to multi-million dollar projects that would burden urban taxpayers while leaving rural communities in jeopardy.
