Obama Makes Important Move to Protect Roadless Areas

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack — who has jurisdiction over the management of National Forests — announced an interim rule today aimed at protecting inventoried roadless areas until the Obama Administration can develop a long-term policy for these wild forests. The rule, which expires in one year, requires that Vilsack sign off on any road construction…

Another Victory! Vermont Climbing Crag Protected

Recent Conservation Alliance grantee CRAG-Vermont has succeeded in its effort to purchase and protect Upper West Bolton Cliff (aka "Resin Ridge"), a popular crag near Burlington, Vermont. The Conservation Alliance was a leading supporter of the campaign to purchase this 18-acre property. Over the years, the Alliance has supported several key climbing area acquisitions. Previous…

Conservation Alliance Goes to Washington

Conservation Alliance board members Gareth Martins (Osprey Packs) and Conrad Anker (The North Face) joined Executive Director John Sterling on a whirlwind visit to Washington, DC to talk to Congressional offices about the economic benefits of protecting wild lands and rivers. The trio (pictured here with Colorado Rep. John Salazar) met with 20 offices in…

Backyard Collective in Boring, Oregon

A Hearty Group of Volunteers Make it Happen in Boring Friday May 15, 2009 representatives from KEEN Footwear, Lizard Lounge, REI, Moon Photography, Save our Wild Salmon, Trout Unlimited, Clackamas River Basin Council, WaterWatch and Friends of Boring Trails joined forces to be the first hands on the ground in a new four-acre park in…

Great Day in the Badlands! Bend Backyard Collective is a Big Hit

On Friday, May 8, 70 volunteers from the Bend area joined The Conservation Alliance for a day of field work in the sunny Badlands.  This enthusiastic group was a collection of individuals that work for local Conservation Alliance member companies Ruff Wear, Footzone, Pandora's Backpack, Moon Photo and Quick Feat International, as well as representatives…

Help The Conservation Alliance Become the Eco-Champion

Be an Eco Champion Sponsored by Visit The North Face® One of The Conservation Alliance's founding member companies, The North Face, is running a campaign on Brickfish Social Media website to identify an Eco-Champion.  The campaign is called "Be an Eco-Champion" and the winning organization will received $15,000.  This is an opportunity to vote for…