Bighorn Sheep in the Columbia Highlands, Washington. Photo: James Johnston
News Archive
2010
March
Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard Talks Dam Removal, Saving Nature + OurselvesUpdate from Adirondack Council at 03/11/10 3:56 PM
ConservationNEXT Brings Backyard Collectives to Ventura!
Grantees - check out this opportunity! Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Krissy Wins a Stormy One!
Bill to Protect 22,000 Acres of Wilderness in Washington State Clears House Committee
February
Update from Sierra Club of British Columbia at 02/26/10 11:41 PMUtah Senator Fights Proposed National Monuments
Before And After: Dillsboro Dam Removed On The Tuckaseegee
Pacts Signed to Restore Klamath River, Recover Salmon
The Conservation Alliance Gets A Shout-out In The Season
Dam Removal Restores A Free-Flowing Tuckasegee River in NC
Salmon Win On The Columbia-Snake, Judge Tells Federal Agencies To Comply With ESA
Canadian Conservation Win! British Columbia Government Bans Mining in the Flathead
New York Budget Threatens Adirondack Park/Environment Funding
REGISTER NOW for the Western Wilderness Conference 2010!
Heaven In The High Desert
The Season. Five Lives. A World of Possibility.
Look For More Wilderness Protection In 2010
United Nations Steps In To Protect The Flathead
January
Legislation Introduced for Two New Wilderness AreasUpdate from Sierra Club of British Columbia at 01/22/10 10:25 PM
Update from Western Environmental Law Center at 01/18/10 6:18 PM
Update from Western Environmental Law Center at 01/18/10 6:27 PM
Sweet Gear + Conservation-Minded Brands At Outdoor Retailer
2010 Trips schedule now ONLINE. Get it while it's hot!
Party It Up, and Support the Conservation Alliance at Winter OR!
Melting Glaciers at The Conservation Alliance Breakfast
2009
December
Thank Senator Feinstein for introducing the California Desert Protection Act of 2010!Do It At Altitude
Update from Sierra Club of British Columbia at 12/17/09 10:29 PM
Update from Washington Wilderness Coalition at 12/16/09 6:35 PM
Let's give the polar bear a home without oil.
Update from Alaska Wilderness League at 12/15/09 11:23 PM
Black Diamond Wins Conservation Award
Western Wilderness Conference 2010 Registration is Open!
Update from Adirondack Council at 12/08/09 3:45 PM
Update from Oregon Natural Desert Association at 12/04/09 7:58 PM
Comment on Washington's Wolf Management Plan
INAUGURAL CANADA GOOSE CUP STREET HOCKEY TOURNAMENT BRINGS A PIECE OF CANADA TO THE SALT PALACE JANUARY 21, FOR THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE
November
Wolf Pack Confirmed in OregonUpdate from Sierra Club of British Columbia at 11/24/09 10:03 PM
Update from Pacific Wild at 11/18/09 7:30 PM
Emergency Recovery Plan Needed For BC Bears
Point Reyes Phillip Burton Wilderness Hike
Update from Washington Wilderness Coalition at 11/12/09 3:20 PM
Photographer James Balog to Present Extreme Ice Survey at Conservation Alliance Breakfast
Fall Celebration & Fundraiser for the Arizona Wilderness Coalition!
Update from Sierra Club of British Columbia at 11/02/09 11:50 PM
Conservation Alliance Goes to DC to Promote Montana Wilderness
October
Update from Washington Wilderness Coalition at 10/30/09 3:48 PMUpdate from Gifford Pinchot Task Force at 10/28/09 5:52 PM
San Juan Mountains Wilderness Bill Introduced
Bill McKibben on 350.org International Climate Day of Action
Update from Alaska Wilderness League at 10/23/09 8:13 PM
Update from Adirondack Council at 10/21/09 2:37 PM
Tell Congress: The Tongass needs conservation, not clearcutting.
The North Face Passes it On for 350.org
Update from Alaska Wilderness League at 10/17/09 12:19 AM
Governor threatens raids on Environmental Funding
Update from Alaska Wilderness League at 10/16/09 10:51 PM
Update from Alaska Wilderness League at 10/16/09 10:53 PM
The Rogue River Runs Free!
Calls needed re: climate change/acid rain
Stop Trophy Hunting of Bears in BC
Update from American Rivers at 10/08/09 6:52 PM
Bring Those Klamath Dams Down!
September
East Coast Backyard Collective Gets Praise From Non Profit Partner CRAG-VTVolunteer Time is Like Gold when it Comes to Conservation
New Mexico Wilderness Bill Introduced
A New Day for the Fight Against Mountaintop Removal Mining?
Murtha Ranch One Step Closer to Final Protection
Obama Proclaims September 2009 "National Wilderness Month"
Krissy Does it Again!
August
Boulder Backyard Collective- A Complete Success!Watching a Dam Come Down
Backyard Collective Descends on El Dorado Canyon
Bill McKibben on Colbert
Obama Will Uphold Roadless Rule
Monday Fun: A New Trend in Outdoor Recreation?
How ConservationNEXT inspired us...
Salazar Dedicates New Colorado Wilderness Area
Conservation Alliance Grantee Reports: Progress from Coast to Coast
Paddlers Like Dam-Free Rivers. Imagine that!
July
Alliance grantee feeds Member company BlogWhat a Bash!: The Conservation Alliance Celebrates 20 Years
Another Dam Removal on the Rogue Moves Ahead
Montana Wilderness Bill Introduced
Portland Backyard Collective: Trail Work in Forest Park
FREE Public Concert, Burns Film Preview at Event Celebrating Zion’s Centennial
Way to go, Krissy!!!
ANOTHER VICTORY: Oregon's Metolius Basin Protected
Alliance Board, Staff Visit the Arctic
June
ConservationNEXT Needs Your VoteANOTHER VICTORY: 7 Million Acres in Canada Protected
Proposed Closure of California State Parks
Seattle Backyard Collective: Fun in the Sun!
May
Obama Makes Important Move to Protect Roadless AreasAnother Victory! Vermont Climbing Crag Protected
Conservation Alliance Goes to Washington
Backyard Collective in Boring, Oregon
Great Day in the Badlands! Bend Backyard Collective is a Big Hit
Help The Conservation Alliance Become the Eco-Champion
Conrad Anker a PBS Star: "On Thin Ice" Looks at Global Warming and Glacier Ice
April
Ads for the Earth AuctionReport lists worst, best cities for air quality
Toilet Paper and Other Moral Choices
Rogue River Dam Removal to Start Next Week
March
Watch the Video: Obama Signs Huge Wilderness BillObama Signs Lands Package: 3 million acres, 1000 miles of rivers protected
HUGE LANDS PACKAGE CLEARS CONGRESS, AWAITS OBAMA'S SIGNATURE
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden Speaks to the Economic Benefits of Wilderness
Vote on Lands Package Expected Wednesday
Conservation Alliance Approves $400,000 in Grants
Senate Again Passes Wilderness Bill
Reducing the Junk-Mail Footprint
It Was 20 Years Ago Today...
Spoil Sports: 7 Activities that Damage the Environment
OUCH! Public Lands Package Vote Fails in the House
Winter Wildlands Alliance Pushes for Quiet in Yellowstone
February
Guest Blog on 350.orgThe North Face and Polartec Launch Eco Champion Social Media Campaign
Outdoor Industry Assocation Steps Up for the Public Lands Package
Inching Toward Greener Cellphones
Last-Second Green Valentine's Day Guide
We Like that Salazar Guy!
California Work Program for Young Is Threatened
Conservation Alliance Member Recognized for His Commitment to Wilderness
Trashing the Fridge
Salazar to Halt Utah Oil and Gas Leases
Conservation Alliance Stands Up for 350.org
The State of Green Business 2009: Water Becomes the New Carbon
Conservation Alliance Legacy Fund Still Growing
Conservation Alliance Announces Nine New Members
January
Bay Area Backyard Collective Event - The Movie!The End is Near – Product “End-of-Life”
New York Times Pushes for Wilderness Bill
Judge Halts December 2008 Utah Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Outdoor Industry Employees Get Their Hands Dirty In The Name of Conservation.
Form vs. Function and PR 2.0
Senate Passes Huge Public Lands Package
TAKE ACTION: Senate to Vote on Huge Public Lands Bill
Take That, BLM! Terry Tempest Williams on Proposed Utah Gas Drilling
2008
December
A gift to the Alliance from Team GoLite12 SIMPLE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING
That's One Way to Halt BLM Gas Leases
Obama Chooses Sen. Salazar as Interior Secretary
Obama Closing in on Key Environmental Cabinet Picks
Eating less meat to reduce your carbon footprint
EPA Eases Restrictions on Mountaintop Removal Mining
How to Go Green: Gift Giving
BLM Backpedals on Proposed Oil & Gas Development Near Utah National Parks
November
Hope for NW Salmon RecoveryCongress Pushes Big Public Lands Package to 2009
The End of Euphoria
How Does The NEXT Generation Perceive Conservation
Steve Casimiro speaks out about Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2008
Slacktivism: Antidote to Apathy
Dr. John Francis on YouTube: Conservation Alliance Breakfast Speaker Talk from TED Conference
Drill, Baby, Drill! Part 2: Bush's Parting Shot Targets Utah Wildlands
What Does the Election Mean for Conservation?
Rick Ridgeway and Lucas Reynolds featured in Timex Return to the Outdoors campaign
October
NEXTers visit with Terry Tempest-WilliamsGlobal Mala Project 2008
ConservationNEXT visits the Capital
Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Public Lands Issues
Roan Plateau Oil and Gas Development Halted... For Now
Vote the Enviroment
ConservationNEXT featured on SNEWS Live
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE GIVES $450,000 IN GRANTS TO 17 ORGANIZATIONS
Think Globally, Act Locally: Black Diamond Supports Utah-based Organizations
Big Public Lands Package Still Alive!
September
Ahnu Partners with Conservation Alliance on New Fitness WebsiteSAVE THE DATE: Polar Bear Photographer to Speak at Conservation Alliance Breakfast in January
Drill, Baby, Drill!
Proposed Oil Drilling in Yukon Flats Wildlife Refuge Delayed
TAKE ACTION: Historic Opportunity to Save 3 Million Acres of Land, 1000 Miles of Rivers
Timmy O'Neill Returns to the Outdoors
Conservation Alliance Testifies for Rogue River Protections
Conservation Alliance Members Storm DC
Micah Wolf "One By One" Video: Nice Work Ben Moon!
Endurance Athlete raising money and awareness for The Conservation Alliance
GREAT NEWS: Court Curtails Snowmobile Use in Yellowstone
SNEWS posts podcast of Conservation Alliance Breakfast speaker: Bill McKibben
August
Help protect Chilean RiversObama v. McCain on the Environment
Alliance Member Speaks Out for Badlands Wilderness
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE REPORTS 12 NEW MEMBERS SINCE WINTER MARKET
Yvon Chouinard's Special Place
Wilderness Everywhere!
Dam Removal on the Rogue River in Oregon
What's NEXT?
Will Congress Protect 1 Million Acres this Year?
Welcome!
July
FILSON ADDS TO CONSERVATION ALLIANCE LEGACY FUNDCONSERVATION ALLIANCE LEGACY FUND CONTINUES TO GROW
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE LEGACY FUND GETS BOOST FROM BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPMENT, LTD.
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE WORKS WITH MSN TO PROMOTE MEMBER COMPANIES
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE TO LAUNCH ONLINE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY AND SOCAIL NETWORKING SITE
June
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE MEMBERS VOICE SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC LANDS PROTECTIONSApril
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE AWARDS $450,000 IN GRANTS TO 17 ORGANIZATIONSCONSERVATION ALLIANCE MEMBERS VOICE SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA WILDERNESS
March
BILL MCKIBBEN TO SPEAK AT CONSERVATION ALLIANCE BREAKFASTFebruary
EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS MAKES MAJOR COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATION ALLIANCE LEGACY FUNDJanuary
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES MAJOR NEW INITIATIVE AT JANUARY OR SHOWCONSERVATION ALLIANCE GRANTEE PROTECTS WAPACK WILDERNESS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
2007
December
MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR WAREHOUSE SALE AGAIN BENEFITS THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCEDR. JOHN FRANCIS TO SPEAK AT CONSERVATION ALLIANCE BREAKFAST
November
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE ADDS STAFFEASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS SALE AGAIN BENEFITS THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE
October
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE MEMBERS VOICE SUPPORT FOR COLORADO WILDERNESSCONSERVATION ALLIANCE AWARDS $400,000 IN GRANTS TO 17 ORGANIZATIONS
July
HYBRID.PEDAL BIKE TOUR PROMOTES CONSERVATION EN ROUTE TO SALT LAKE CITYJune
ADVENTURER TO DISCUSS IMPACTS OF GLOBAL WARMING ON THE ARCTIC AT THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE BREAKFASTMay
EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS SALE BENEFITS THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCECONSERVATION ALLIANCE TESTIFIES FOR MOUNT HOOD WILDERNESS
April
OUTDOOR BUSINESSES SHOW SUPPORT FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESSMarch
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE AWARDS $350,000 IN GRANTS TO 13 ORGANIZATIONSFebruary
OUTSIDE MAGAZINE PROMOTION TO BENEFIT THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCEJanuary
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE BENEFIT AD AUCTION RAISES $205,0002006
December
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE ENDS 2006 WITH BIG VICTORIES IN NEVADA, MONTANAMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR HOLIDAY PARKING LOT SALE BENEFITS THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE GRANTEES SCORE VICTORY IN NEW ENGLAND ADDING TO BANNER YEAR
October
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE GRANTEE SCORES MAJOR VICTORY IN CALIFORNIACONSERVATION ALLIANCE AWARDS $250,000 IN GRANTS TO TEN ORGANIZATIONS
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE MEMBERS VOICE SUPPORT FOR IDAHO WILDERNESS