Check out the June 2009 issue of Backpacker Magazine, on stands now
May 18th, 2009
Charlie Wood writes, "Woody Allen famously said that 80 percent of success in life is just showing up. Turns out he was right when it comes to wilderness."
"Conservation groups say that by getting boots on the trail in the nation's most threatened wilderness areas — swaying politicians and land managers with our numbers — hikers can help protect critical landscapes. Call it voting with your feet. And call it effective: 2009 has already been a banner year for wild America. In March, Congress passed a bill preserving 2 million acres. We found 10 stellar hikes in proposed — and at-risk — wilderness areas. Now do your part: Get out and explore."
Policy Director Doug Scott Guests on National Radio Show
May 14th, 2009
Doug Scott, Campaign for America's Wilderness Policy Director, joined Diane Rehm and other guests to discuss the health of U.S. forests, trends in boosting forest protection, and the continued importance of wilderness on The Diane Rehm Show on Thursday, May 14th. Listen to the discussion, comments from callers, and learn more about Doug's newest book, "Our Wilderness," out now from Fulcrum Publishing.
"Our Wilderness" Available Now!
May 11th, 2009
Campaign Policy Director Doug Scott's new book, Our Wilderness: America's Common Ground has hit the stands! This photographic tribute to wilderness is a powerful visual reminder of the country's natural beauty and our place in it. From the vast open spaces of Alaska to New Mexico's colorful deserts to the deep quiet forests of West Virginia, this book celebrates our amazing wild treasures and the people who have helped ensure that these places will stay as they are for our grandchildren and theirs.
Montana Wilderness Advocates Hear from Campaign Staff
May 7th, 2009
Campaign for America's Wilderness Policy Director Doug Scott and Field Director Carrie Sandstedt participated in workshops and panel discussions last week at the 51st annual convention of the Montana Wilderness Association, in Missoula.
Carrie was joined by MWA Wilderness Campaign Director, Gabe Furshong, for a look at the fundamentals of organizing and what makes a campaign successful, with special focus on the Blackfoot Clearwater Landscape Stewardship Project in Montana.
Editorial: Build from forest partnership plan
May 4th, 2009In a perfect world, all forest interest groups would have welcomed the announcement of the proposed Partnership strategy for the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
After decades as adversaries, wilderness proponents and logging companies finally realized their best hope for breaking the gridlock on the ground was to sit down and hammer out a compromise.
Four months of intense negotiations later, they were set to release their draft and continue the hard work of compromise with others who had a stake in forest planning.
New Bill Protects NM Wilderness
April 23rd, 2009
Senator Jeff Bingaman, Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today introduced the "El Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area Establishment Act," to conserve and protect some 235,000 acres northwest of Taos, New Mexico, as a conservation area, including more than 21,000 acres of designated wilderness.
On Earth Day, Doug Scott Cheers Arizona Conservation Heroes
April 22nd, 2009
Earth Day 2009 is an opportunity to reflect on the strong conservation leadership Arizona has provided to the nation. That leadership is noteworthy in part because it has transcended politics, according to Doug Scott, policy director of the Campaign for America's Wilderness, in conversation with Doug Ramsey of Public News Service, Arizona.
New challenges on Earth Day
April 22nd, 2009
Have you ever thrown a party and worried that no one would show up? When the first Earth Day was announced, in the fall of 1969, those of us involved had that worry -- but luckily not for long. That day -- April 22, 1970 -- millions of Americans participated in events virtually everywhere across this country -- joining in to clean up a riverbank, attend a rally, build a nature trail or organize a recycling program.
Join the Campaign for America’s Wilderness on Facebook!
April 20th, 2009
Become a fan of the Campaign for America's Wilderness on our Facebook page, and join our Facebook group for quick updates on wilderness, links to our partner groups, photos, and more information about the wilderness community and the work we do to preserve America’s public lands.
Explore Gold Butte
April 14th, 2009Gold Butte is one of Nevada’s most spectacular wild places. Just a short drive from Las Vegas, the Gold Butte area is home to a former mining boom town and stunning cultural, archaeological, geological, historical, and biological, wildlife, and scenic resources. Spend just a few minutes watching Gold Butte: “Nevada’s Piece of The Grand Canyon Puzzle” and learn why it needs protection now. Produced by Fred Kier (990 Productions) and the Nevada Wilderness Project.
