The Tongass National Forest is a world-class natural treasure – and it belongs to all of us. It is one of the last forests of its kind that remains intact. The Tongass includes the world’s largest populations of bears and eagles, 4,500 salmon-filled streams and rivers, and some of the last remaining old-growth trees. It is up to us to safeguard this special place for the local communities that depend upon the forest and for future generations with smart action now.   U.S. Congress may soon combine a number of public land, water, and resource bills into one bill. This package of bills is designed to protect our nation’s natural history and resources.  There is one bill that does not meet this noble goal: the “Sealaska Corporation bill.” The “Sealaska bill” would give some of the best of the best of the Tongass to the Sealaska Corporation who has a... Read More

ARCTIC OCEAN The Arctic Ocean is one of the most productive, fragile, and least understood marine ecosystems in the world.  Unfortunately, it is also one of the world's most threatened marine environments. Made up of the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, America's Arctic Ocean is facing accelerating and dramatic changes due to climate change, along with proposals for massive and risky oil and gas development.   UPDATE: We extend our gratitude and thanks to President Obama and Secretary Salazar for their decision to suspend Shell Oil's plans for drilling in the Arctic Ocean this summer. We look forward to working with the administration to develop a comprehensive plan for the Arctic that determines if, when, where and how development occurs in the Arctic Ocean - and above all ensures that any development in these pristine waters is only allowed to proceed when it can be done safely.UPDATE: BP's Dismal Track Record in... Read More

As of June 22nd the Washington Climbers Association was able to pay off a loan to the Access Fund. This loan enable us to purchase an option agreement for Index Lower Town Wall. As of July, the WCC has raised over 228k towards that purchase. For more info on our loan repayment check out the following link: http://www.accessfund.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=tmL5KhNWLrH&b=5000939&ct=8501735... Read More