Council Committees

The governing council is comprised of an executive committee and ten standing committees that watch over the financial, operational and programmatic areas of The Wilderness Society.

The council works primarily through its committees, which begin important discussions and make recommendations to the full council for approval. The committees include:

  • Executive Committee
  • Finance Committee
  • Audit Committee
  • Compensation Committee
  • Legal Committee
  • Governance Committee
  • Wildlands Designation Committee
  • Stewardship and Recreation Committee
  • Energy and Climate Committee
  • Outreach and Marketing Committee
  • Membership and Development Committee

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