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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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Congress considers protecting two of Oregon’s treasures

September 30, 2009 - Devil’s Staircase Proposed Wilderness Area Imagine a place so rugged and wild that one guide book describes it as a place that only a “handful of mortals have penetrated”. It is also home to an abundance of wildlife, including salmon, black bear, otter and mink. Do you picture Alaska? If so think again. In fact, you don’t have to travel to Alaska to enjoy this type of pristine wildness. One exists in the Lower 48 – in Oregon. more

Stunning Wilderness Photography: View the results of our Wilderness photo contest!

September 30, 2009 - The results are in! To honor the 45th anniversary of the Wilderness Act on Sept. 3, we asked for your best original photos from excursions in nature and you did not disappoint. From stunning vistas to wildlife in action, the winning shots of our photo contest capture truly inspirational moments offered by our nation’s wild places. Check out the stunning 45 finalist photos below. more

Welcome to National Wilderness Month!

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September 11, 2009 - On Sept. 3 we celebrated a milestone in conservation history — the 45th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. President Obama has extended the celebration all month long by commemorating September 2009 as “National Wilderness Month.” At the same time, the president invited fellow Americans to explore our nation’s wilderness: more

Proclamation reinforces importance of Wilderness

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September 3, 2009 - So much has changed since 1964. In many ways, the America of today bears scant resemblance to the America of 45 years ago. There are few corners of our country that have not changed dramatically in the last two generations. Many of the small towns we or our parents grew up in have become cities or suburbs, farmland has given way to strip malls, back roads have become superhighways. more