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Climate, Corridors, and the Continent's Crown

January 5, 2011 By Ben Beach

High Country in the Crown of the Continent, Montana. Photo by Bruce Andre.

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in Wilderness Magazine, our annual publication that features in-depth coverage and features about the day’s most pressing conservation issues. Become a member and receive a free copy! By Douglas H. Chadwick Region:  Northern Rockies Read more

Keep Idaho’s Middle Fork Salmon River wild

April 21, 2010 By Craig Gehrke

Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River is considered by many to be THE premier wilderness river in the lower 48 states. Read more

29 Wild Places Worth Saving: How the Land and Water Conservation Fund can help

April 21, 2010 By Christopher Lancette

Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness in California. Photo by Wade K. Belew.

There is so much beautiful land in America that needs to be saved that it’s often difficult to prioritize one project over another. California alone has some of the most breathtaking and ecologically vital places we need to protect. Read more

Is a Green Economy Possible? How Congress can save money and invest in a brighter future

January 29, 2010 By Christopher Lancette

Restoration project in Gallatin National Forest in Montana. Photo by Joe Kerkvliet.

Ask people who work for conservation organizations about the best parts of their jobs and they’ll likely wax poetic about time spent amongst parks, refuges and other amazing lands. They’re far less likely to talk about math homework. Read more