CalWild
preserving our wild spaces to improve community and ecological health

Introducing our short film, 6,000 Miles

A look into the crucial link between our rivers and the advocacy needed to protect them. Through the experiences of NorCal paddler Kayla Lopez and her beloved “soul river,” the Trinity, and the tireless work of CalWild’s Steve Evans and the Wild Rivers Project, viewers are treated to an inspiring and informative journey. The film also features U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman, who has been instrumental in protecting rivers through the Northwest California Wilderness Recreation and Working Forests Act.

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Latest News from CalWild:

Official National Wilderness Month declaration from President Biden: ED Report September 2023
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By Chris Morrill, Executive Director In a continued effort to elevate conservation, President Biden declared September as National Wilderness Month. Additionally, we are quickly approaching…

The impacts of hurricanes and other storms on our waterways
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By Andrea Iniguez | Riverside County Public Lands Fellow Part of the landscape’s history This August, California made national headlines as Tropical Storm Hilary brought…

A time for clarity, intent, and hope: an interview with ColorFool Films on 6,000 Miles
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Masha Karpoukhina and the crew at ColorFool Films played a pivotal role in bringing our short film 6,000 Miles together. Their dedication to their craft,…

Wilderness Record Throwback July-August 1977
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In March of 1976, the California Wilderness Coalition released its first-ever Wilderness Record. Click the image to read our July-August 1977 edition. The Wilderness Record…

Central Coast

Central CoastThe 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

Wild & Scenic RiversMuch 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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