wild and scenic rivers

A tribute to California wilderness conservation hero Jim Eaton
A tribute to California wilderness conservation hero Jim Eaton 1024 680 CalWild

The conservation movement grieves the loss of extraordinary veteran public lands protection campaigner, Jim Eaton. Jim was a founding member of the California Wilderness Coalition in 1976, and a driving…

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The role of wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers in safeguarding wildlife
The role of wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers in safeguarding wildlife 1024 680 CalWild

Wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers are where many of the incredible creatures we love call home. From black bears and trout that roam and swim in the Sierra,…

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Say hello to the renewed CalWild
Say hello to the renewed CalWild 1024 680 CalWild

We don’t believe in change for simply the sake of change. Like most things in nature, we believe in the necessity of evolving, reshaping, and shedding a bit of old…

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Honoring our past, shaping our future: the renewed CalWild | ED Report April 2023
Honoring our past, shaping our future: the renewed CalWild | ED Report April 2023 1024 696 CalWild

By Chris Morrill, Executive Director For 47 years, the California Wilderness Coalition has been the leading statewide voice for California’s wild places. Our efforts to protect public lands have led…

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PRESS RELEASE: Californians Applaud New Agency Shift to Protect Local Lands and Waters
PRESS RELEASE: Californians Applaud New Agency Shift to Protect Local Lands and Waters 1024 682 CalWild

Rule will rebalance Bureau of Land Management focus on conservation, restoration, recreation, and climate impacts March 30, 2023 (Oakland, CA) – Californians welcomed today’s announcement of a plan that shifts the Bureau…

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Rivers running through our winter projects
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By Dup Crosson, Development Director Rivers are a big part of how I see the world, and my work here at CalWild. Whenever I’m poring over maps for a paddle…

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Tenacity, pragmatism, and public support made the 2009 Omnibus bill work
Tenacity, pragmatism, and public support made the 2009 Omnibus bill work 960 648 CalWild

by Steve Evans, Wild Rivers Director NF San Jacinto WSR | Steve Evans On March 30, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public…

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More than just a film festival: takeaways from the Wild & Scenic Film Fest
More than just a film festival: takeaways from the Wild & Scenic Film Fest 1024 680 CalWild

Story by Hayley Paronish, Engagement Manager It’s already felt like a whirlwind of a year with a rebrand in the works, new partnerships, and exciting sponsorship opportunities. As a new…

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With only minutes to spare: a historic decision to protect California rivers
With only minutes to spare: a historic decision to protect California rivers 1024 768 CalWild

By Steve Evans The last day of President Jimmy Carter’s administration was January 19, 1981. Carter’s cabinet secretaries were asked to tender their resignations prior to the swearing-in on January…

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A disappointing outcome for wilderness protections for the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests
A disappointing outcome for wilderness protections for the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests 1024 683 CalWild

In response to objections filed by CalWild and other conservation organizations, Deputy Regional Forester Jody Holzworth ruled in mid-December that the minor amount of wilderness recommended for protection in the…

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