(March 8, 2026) – Following the March 31 announcement that the U.S. Forest Service headquarters will move from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah, The Conservation Alliance members and Brands for Public Lands participants made the following statement: As businesses that rely on well-managed, accessible public lands, we expect the U.S. Forest Service to…
The year has already been off to a busy start for our work here at The Conservation Alliance. We kicked the year off by announcing our newest slate of Confluence Grantees, which marks our fifth year of the Confluence Program. We also recently launched our 2026 Member Collective Grant cycle and our 2026 Business Advocacy…
(March 4, 2026) – The business community is speaking out following today’s introduction of a joint resolution by Senator Mike Lee and Congresswoman Celeste Maloy, alongside the remaining members of Utah’s congressional delegation, to overturn the Biden administration’s Resource Management Plan for the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. The Conservation Alliance, which represents approximately 200 businesses…
Founded in 1989, The Conservation Alliance (TCA) has granted over $30 million to local and national groups seeking to conserve and protect critical landscapes across North America. These grants have supported projects resulting in the protection of over 125 million acres of land and nearly 5,000 river miles. But that’s not the whole story. Like…
The Conservation Alliance continues to grow with the addition of seven new member companies this January. These businesses represent a diverse cross-section of the outdoor industry, from ultralight backpacking and natural footwear to outdoor hospitality, sustainable packaging, and endurance nutrition. Each joins TCA with a shared commitment to protecting the lands and waters that make…
(January 20, 2026) – As leaders in Washington continue to prioritize energy dominance over conservation, the economic benefits of protecting national monuments across the West has been called into question. This has uncovered an urgent and prescient need to explore the economic value that monuments hold in their protected state. While national and state-level data…
(January 15, 2026) – The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota has come under threat. Minnesota’s Representative Stauber introduced a resolution utilizing the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to remove the mineral withdrawal banning mining placed by the previous administration. This withdrawal protects 225,504 acres of Superior National Forest land, which is interconnected with…
The Conservation Alliance (TCA), a business coalition uniting to protect lands and waters for future generations, is proud to announce its 2026-27 Confluence Program grant recipients. This year’s grants, totaling $340,000, will support six remarkable organizations: Atsapáq, Giniw Collective, Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative, Seeds of Harmony, Inc., Sovereign Iñupiat for a Living Arctic,…
As the year draws to a close, we are taking time to reflect on what we collectively achieved this year. In the face of unprecedented attacks on our public lands and waters, our community came together and used our collective power to fight back and shed light on the immense value that outdoor spaces bring…
(December 10, 2025) – Each year, The Conservation Alliance (TCA) Outstanding Partnership Awards recognize member companies that have provided an elevated level of support to protect outdoor spaces, support local communities, and expand access to outdoor recreation. The 2025 Awards go to four member companies – Oboz, Sitka, Rivian, and GU Energy Labs. Each of…
