Favorites on Friday: Osprey Packs goes above and beyond

Being good to one another and to the planet is at the core of Osprey Packs’ mission. Osprey Packs works hard to lessen their impact on the planet and to trend lightly. Osprey has been a member of The Conservation Alliance since 2005, taken numerous trips to Washington DC to speak with elected officials about…

Oregons Senators Reintroduce Cathedral Rock And Horse Heaven Under The Oregon Treasures Act Of 2013

Photo: Greg Burke Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced legislation today in theU.S. Senate which would  greatly improve public lands protection throughout Oregon including the protection of nearly 18,000 acres as Wilderness along the John Day River in eastern Oregon's prized high desert. Introduced as the Oregon Treasures Act of 2013 the…

Take Action Tuesday: Save the Chetco River

The Wild and Scenic Chetco River in Oregon is renowned for its world-class salmon and steelhead runs, and crystal clear water – it is also one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers. It is vulnerable to mining as a result of the General Mining Law; a law from 1872 that gives mining precedence over all other…

Outdoor Retailer: Winter Market Wrap Up

The Conservation Alliance spent a week in late January in Salt Lake City, attending the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.  As ever, our schedule was jam-packed and full of energy, great people, and member engagement.   Here are a few of the highlights:   A record crowd turned out for The Conservation Alliance Breakfast, with guest…

Obama taps REIs Sally Jewell for Interior Secretary

Photo: REI We were thrilled to learn today that President Obama has nominated REI CEO Sally Jewell to be his next Interior Secretary. Assuming she is confirmed by the Senate, Sally will oversee the Department of the Interior, which manages all Park Service, BLM, and US Fish and Wildlife Service lands, totaling 507 million acres…

SkiLink Is Not The Answer

  Guest post by Mark Menlove, Winter Wildland Alliance, Executive Director As a former president of the Utah Ski Association and its marketing company, Ski Utah, my allegiance to Utah skiing and to the Wasatch Mountains runs deep. That allegiance compels me to write in firm opposition to a legislative proposal to force the sale…

KEEPING IT WILD

KEEN brought the Northern Lights to the Outdoor Retailer Tradeshow in Salt Lake City last week. How are you keeping it wild in your community?

2012 – A Year in Review

  2012 has been a successful year for The Conservation Alliance and our grantees. We contributed a record $1.3 million to 37 organizations works to protect our wild places in North America and celebrated nine important conservation victories. To learn more about these victories and get the full-year wrap-up, click here to view our 2012:…

Happy New Year: Victory Announcement

Alaska Wilderness League & Audubon Alaska National Petroleum Reserve: 11 Million Acres Protected Photo: Dave Shreffler On December 19, the Interior Department released its final management plan for the 23-million acre National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. This first-ever plan for the reserve will guide management of the area, including energy development and conservation. The final plan calls…