Honoring our past, shaping our future.
For 47 years, the California Wilderness Coalition has been the leading statewide voice for California’s wild places. To further the vision of our founders and earliest supporters, we realize that we need to adapt and grow. We’re living in an era of change – climate crisis, drastic biodiversity loss, a re-examination of equity and inclusion, and a gridlocked Congress are all issues that will shape the story of California’s wild places for many years. Amidst these shifting dynamics, we are proud to announce our official transition from California Wilderness Coalition to CalWild!
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Latest News from CalWild:
Struggles in Congress and looking for new avenues to secure conservation wins: ED Report May 2023
Struggles in Congress and looking for new avenues to secure conservation wins: ED Report May 2023 https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chris_MeccaHills-scaled-e1679931147317-1024x696.jpg 1024 696 CalWild https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chris_MeccaHills-scaled-e1679931147317-1024x696.jpgBy Chris Morrill, Executive Director As CalWild’s legislative priorities continue to struggle in Congress, we are always looking out for new avenues to secure conservation…
A deeper dive into the the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule
A deeper dive into the the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lichen-Ladybugs-Beegum-Gorge-1-1024x615.jpg 1024 615 CalWild https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lichen-Ladybugs-Beegum-Gorge-1-1024x615.jpgCongress often grants rulemaking authority to federal agencies to implement statutory programs. The rules and regulations issued pursuant to this authority carry the force and…
Keeping up the momentum for 30×30 in both Capitols
Keeping up the momentum for 30×30 in both Capitols https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_8848_cropped-1024x684.jpg 1024 684 CalWild https://www.calwild.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_8848_cropped-1024x684.jpgStory by André Sanchez During the month of April, André Sanchez, our Community Engagement and Conservation Policy Manager was hard at work participating in two…
Central Coast
The Central Coast Heritage Protection Act is the product of years of discussion and negotiation, led by Representative Carbajal, involving business leaders, conservationists, elected officials, ranchers, mountain bikers, and other stakeholders interested in the use and well-being of these iconic lands. Included in the proposed legislation are iconic oak woodlands and chaparral-draped coastal mountains in the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument.
Wild & Scenic Rivers
Much like our incredibly diverse landscapes, California’s wildest rivers range from the seasonal flows of the Amargosa River in the Mojave Desert to the mighty Klamath River watershed that cuts across northern California. CalWild has been involved in the protection of virtually every National Wild & Scenic River in California since 1984. With over 2,000 miles already designated, we’re aiming to grow that inventory to 6,000 miles by 2028.
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