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WILDERNESS

Helping our last untouched wild places gain the protection they deserve; Preserving our natural heritage for future generations.

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Keeping New Mexico Wild: Find out which striking lands are up for protections

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October 15, 2009 - From rugged canyons to towering pinnacles, New Mexico’s wild public lands represent some of the wildest country left in the Rocky Mountain West. But these places also face a number of threats, including oil and gas drilling, off-road vehicle abuse, and urban sprawl. more

Congress looks at Oregon’s Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act

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October 9, 2009 - Oregon’s Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act is off to a positive start in Congress. U.S. Forest Service Deputy Chief Joel Holtrop testified in support of the proposed Wilderness Area at a House Natural Resource Committee hearing on Oct. 1. He cited the area as one of the last remaining stands of old-growth forest in the Oregon Coast Range and its benefits as critical habitat for dozens of species, including the threatened Northern Spotted Owl and the Marbled Murrelet. more

Forest Service honors our own Steve Smith with Bob Marshall Award

October 9, 2009 - Whether tucked away in his office in Denver or out exploring the forests, mountains, and canyons of Colorado, our Central Rockies Assistant Regional Director Steve Smith is immersed in the process of protecting the wilderness he loves. Now even the Forest Service has taken note, selecting him as this year’s recipient of one of their most prestigious honors: the Bob Marshall Award for Individual Champion of Wilderness Stewardship. more

Does uranium mining belong here? The Grand Canyon needs your help

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October 9, 2009 - One of our nation’s most beloved crown jewels, the Grand Canyon’s spectacular vistas and seemingly bottomless canyons are quite simply an unparalleled page in American tradition. This majestic land deserves more than to be diminished by toxic uranium mining just miles away from its perimeter, yet that is exactly what is happening today. more