Field Notes: Seattle Backyard Collective

The sun was shining for the third Backyard Collective event of 2014 held Friday, July 18, in Seattle, Wash. The Conservation Alliance and its Seattle area member companies teamed up with Forterra to organize a day of trail work and restoration in beautiful Discovery Park. More than 100 volunteers representing Conservation Alliance member companies, including: Brooks, Eddie Bauer,Filson, Nikwax, Patagonia, Perpetual Motion NW, REI, Stanley, a brand…

Outstanding Member Awards: Eagles Nest Outfitters & Wild South

Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), located in Ashville, North Carolina was nominated by Conservation Alliance grantee, Wild South, for their outstanding efforts to be the conservation in the South Eastern United States.  ENO has been an outstanding partner of Wild South for many years and the two organizations share a very special common ground; their mutual passion and respect…

Outstanding Partnership Stories: Mountain Equipment Co-op Has Grown To Become Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s Most Important Corporate Partner

Over the course of the last 20 years, Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has grown to become Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s (CPAWS) most important corporate partner. The relationship began with MEC donating to CPAWS conservation campaigns and has blossomed into a long-term partnership.   In 2002, the relationship took a big step forward when MEC…

Take Action Tuesday: Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act Introduced

Photo: Hermosa Creek, Wilderness Support Center On Thursday, April 25, The Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act was introduced by Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), with Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) as cosponsor; and by Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO3) in the House.  This was a great day for conservation and strategic community involvement.  This achievement was made possible…