Grantee Weekly Grind: Colorado’s Summit County Commissioners Support the Polis Wilderness Plan

  In 2010, the Conservation Alliance awarded Colorado Environmental Coalition (CEC) a grant to protect wilderness quality lands in Colorado for the benefit of their wildlife populations, scenery, backcountry recreation opportunities, importance to Colorado's long-term economic prosperity, the many important environmental services they provide, and future generations. Last week, the CEC recognized the Summit County commissioners for their…

Grantee Weekly Grind: Green Light for Condit Dam Removal a Long-Fought Victory for American Whitewater

  In 2010, the Conservation Alliance awarded American Whitewater a grant to protect two dozen Wild and Scenic rivers representing more than 450 river miles, new wilderness areas that protect key watersheds, and additions to Olympic National Park that enhance watershed protection. Last month, the Washington State Department of Ecology took the final step toward the removal of…

Saving the Wild Rogue – a good call

There’s not much time left this year to Save the Wild Rogue River. With new faces coming to Congress in January, who knows if public lands protection will be on the agenda.Take action today to protect 58,000 acres of wild forest along southern Oregon’s famed Rogue River.We’ve made it super easy to call and take…

Conservation Stories: Polartec Supports Collegiate Outdoor Programs

  The work at Conservation Alliance wouldn't be possible without all of our outdoor industry brand members. But a lot of them aren't only involved with Conservation Alliance; many of our member brands are committed to a diverse variety of environmental causes. Every Thursday we'll be featuring a cross-post from one of our member companies…

Grantee Weekly Grind: Grand Canyon Trust Employee Honored With Conservation Leadership Award

  In 2010, the Conservation Alliance awarded the Grand Canyon Trust a grant to protect one million acres around the Grand Canyon from uranium exploration and mining through legislation or by securing a 20-year mineral withdrawal from the Interior Department. Congratulations to Grand Canyon Trust employee Dr. Mary O'Brien for receiving the Wilburforce Foundation Conservation Leadership Award!   From…

Grantee Weekly Grind: Go Fly a Kite for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

In 2010, the Conservation Alliance awarded the Alaska Wilderness League a grant to encourage President Obama to designate the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) a National Monument . This winter, the ANWR celebrates its 50th year; what better time to give it the gift of permanent protection? The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge celebrates its 50th…