KEEN’s giving back efforts always begin with the end in mind. They use the power of global business to support grassroots nonprofit partners around the world through grant-making, board service, and shoe donations. As a brand born for life outside, KEEN protects and preserves the places where people live, play, and work.
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From deep and meaningful relationships with grassroots conservation organizations across North America, to effective grantmaking and results-driven advocacy, The Conservation Alliance is the premier business solution for the protection of wild places. The Conservation Alliance is part of our DNA. As one of our first nonprofit partners, our relationship with The Alliance is nearly as old as our brand. We are proud to be part of the movement.Kirsten Blackburn, KEEN Effect Director, KEEN, Inc.
Recent News
Five years of Investment in Community-Led Conservation and Philanthropy
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 Welcomes Seven New Members
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…
Study Shows National Monuments Promote Stable and Diversified Local Economies
(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…
Business Coalition Calls on Members of Congress to Stop Attack on The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
(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 awards $340,000 in grants to six Confluence Grantees
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,…
TCA Insider: December 2025
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…
The Conservation Alliance Announces its 2025 Outstanding Partnership Awards
(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…
The Conservation Alliance Welcomes Seven New Members
The Conservation Alliance continues to grow with the addition of seven new member companies over the last several months. These businesses span a wide range of industries, from fly fishing and outdoor media to performance marketing and responsibly crafted apparel, all united by a shared commitment to protecting land and water. TCA members strengthen conservation…
