The Wilderness Society Blog

Join us at the 9th World Wilderness Congress in Mexico this week

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:06:39 +0000

Hundreds of conservation advocates from around the world have descended upon the capital of Yucatan, Mexico today for the kick off the 9th World Wilderness Congress.

Olympic National Forest Project featured at World Forestry Congress

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:03:03 +0000

This week, the Skokomish Watershed Action Team (SWAT) will be featured at the World Forestry Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Coordinated by The Wilderness Society, the SWAT works together to plan, fund, and implement projects aimed at healing Washington’s Skokomish watershed. Over the years, logging and roads have caused excess sediment to wash into the river, degrading fish habitat and clogging the river channel with gravel.

Three good reasons for helping ecosystems adapt to global warming

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:06:25 +0000

In a recent post I explained what natural resources adaptation is, and why it is a critical component of any complete strategy for addressing climate change. From your favorite critter or camping spot to the safety of our communities and health of generations to come, helping ecosystems remain resilient in a warming world is the other half of the climate equation (the first half being reducing dangerous heat-trapping pollution immediately).

California’s Berryessa Snow Mountain: Saving this slice of biodiversity

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:16:23 +0000

The Wilderness Society is helping to lead an effort to add one of Northern California’s incredible and most biologically diverse landscapes to the National Landscape Conservation System.

Located less than 100 miles from the Bay Area and Sacramento, the proposed Berryessa — Snow Mountain National Conservation Area is a dazzling outdoor wonderland, rich in natural features and recreational opportunities such as hiking, riding, kayaking, hunting, fishing and bird watching.

Adele, Shawn Colvin and more sing for The Wilderness Society

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:36:56 +0000

What do the Indigo Girls, Adele, and Death Cab for Cutie all have in common?

They all recently turned up at the studios of Seattle’s The Mountain radio station (103.7 FM) to support The Wilderness Society.

National Public Lands Day & the North Cascades

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:44:33 +0000

What do our public lands mean to you? For many they are a place to recreate. Others go to find solace from the stresses of life, while some people identify public lands as their workplace. Although we may have different reasons for heading out to these lands, we all share one commonality: we all own them and have a stake in making sure that these lands remain healthy and accessible for future generations.

Go beyond looking for the FSC label. Attend the Portland Conference!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:18:18 +0000

Whether it’s paper or patio furniture you’re looking for, finding responsibly harvested timber products is as easy as looking for the Forest Stewardship Council logo. But behind that simple FSC certification label is a sophisticated chain of effort to make sure “sustainable forestry” becomes an everyday word.

Documentary on natural gas and hydraulic fracturing airs this weekend

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:05:01 +0000

If you’re new to the issue of natural gas development or still confused by the plethora of information about the consequences of drilling, you may want to grab some popcorn and check out the new documentary Split Estate airing this Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. Eastern on Planet Green. The film will also re-air the following Thursday at 11 p.m. Eastern. Watch the trailer.