Dear friends of the California wild,
The past few weeks have been disappointing, to say the least. The federal elections did not result in good outcomes for those of us who care about conservation.
We’ve been through this once and can expect a renewed Trump administration to be every bit as hostile to our causes as was the first. We can and do anticipate that our work in the coming few years is going to require a lot of defense.
But being advocates and organizers for California’s wild places isn’t always about achieving the next “win”. Sometimes it’s about defending what has been accomplished already, and mobilizing the public support that ensures it will endure going forward.
Fortunately, love for wild places cuts across political lines. CalWild allies and members include hunters, anglers and many other groups that care deeply about our state’s forests, mountains, deserts, rivers and coasts. Through those alliances, we will show even those hostile to protecting our wild lands that there is a political cost to be paid for despoiling them.
I know that many of us are shocked by the election results and feeling dismayed at the prospect of the next few years. But I can promise you this: CalWild isn’t going anywhere. And all our experience, skill and effort is going to be applied to ensuring not only that as little harm to our wild places as possible occurs, but that we may even achieve the occasional victory by working with state, regional and local partners to protect special places that aren’t on federal lands.
We’re small, so we can pivot quickly. Your support enables us to remain agile and strong.
As we enter the holiday season, I hope you will consider a generous tax-deductible gift to CalWild, your voice for the California wild.
Our best to you and yours in this holiday season,
Mark Green
Executive Director
