POLL: Oregonians Want More Protection for Western Forests

A recent poll by the Pew Charitable Trusts shows that Oregonians want more land and water protections for forests in the southwestern part of the state. These forests, commonly known as O&C lands, were established in 1866 when Congress created a land-grant program for the Oregon & California Railroad Co. to spur completion of the…

Take Action Tuesday: Save Bristol Bay

  Bristol Bay, Alaska is host to one of the last great salmon fisheries on earth. It's our last chance to get it right the first time. We must protect this national treasure and its salmon fishery; incredible sport fishing and recreation; fishing jobs and economy; and a native way of life that's thousands of…

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: Save the Thompson Divide

In central Colorado, there is a place you don't see on many postcards. It hides in the shadows of more famous tourist destinations like the Maroon Bells.  The Thompson Divide area may be less known, but it is classic Colorado high-country and as important as any of its neighboring postcard destinations. The Conservation Alliance has…

Take Action Tuesday: Save the Los Padres Forest!

Ask the Forest Service to Protect the Los Padres National Forest From Development!Comments Accepted Until May 16 The Los Padres National Forest is one of the gems of America's national forest system. Extending more than 200 miles along California's central coast, the area features breathtaking scenery, rare wildlife, free-flowing rivers, and hundreds of miles of…

Outstanding Partnership Stories: Patagonia and Los Padres ForestWatch Work Together to Protect the Central California Coast

"Patagonia has been the most supportive and influential company in the development of our organization." Jeff Kuyper, Executive Director of Los Padres ForestWatch They began as a small cluster of committed volunteer advocates, determined to improve the way the Los Padres National Forest was managed.  Devoted and unwavering, this group of individuals became Los Padres…

Take Action Tuesday: The Boardman – A River Reborn

Brown Bridge Pond After Dam Removal Brown Bridge Pond Before Dam Removal We funded Conservation Resource Alliance's Boardman River Dams Project to remove three dams and restore 15 river miles resulting in a free flowing and reborn Boardman River, benefiting the fishery, the community and the efforts of other communities to remove similar dams. Returning…

Favorites on Friday: Many Voices Working Together to Protect Wildlands In Montana

Swan Range, Proposed Addtion to the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Photo: Zack Porter Conservation Alliance grantee, Montana Wilderness Association, is working to protect nearly a million acres of Montana's wildest backcountry through the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act.  Jack Rich is one of many voices – including conservationists, recreationalists, outfitters, business owners, forest managers, and others…