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We harness the power of businesses to protect North America's wild places and outdoor spaces.

08/31/2026

We’re closing out our 2026 Member Collective Grant recipient announcements with eight more organizations protecting wild places, wildlife habitat, clean water, recreation access, and connected landscapes across the country.

+$50,000 to SalmonState (Tongass Forest Protection – Alaska)

+$25,000 to The Vital Ground Foundation (The Enchanted Forest Project – Idaho)

+$30,000 to The Wilderness Land Trust (Protecting the Pearson Claims – Colorado)

+$20,000 to Vermont Land Trust (Driving Range Forest & Adaptive Trails – Vermont)

+$20,000 to Washington Wild (Washington Outstanding Resource Waters Designation 2026/27 – Washington)

+$40,000 to Wild Montana (Protecting the Blackfoot Watershed and Montana’s BLM Lands – Montana)

+$45,000 to WR Tribal Buffalo Initiative (Arapaho Buffalo Restoration – Wyoming)

+$40,000 to Wyoming Wildlife Federation (Conserving the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Wyoming)

From protecting grizzly bear habitat and restoring buffalo to Tribal lands to safeguarding the Tongass, clean water, wildlife corridors, and public access, these projects show just how many forms conservation can take.

Congratulations to all 22 of our 2026 Member Collective recipients, and thank you again to the TCA members who cast their votes and helped direct $732,000 toward this work.

08/28/2026

We’re excited to welcome Bemis Associates as the newest Pinnacle Member of The Conservation Alliance!

A global leader in adhesive science and bonding solutions, Bemis has built conservation and sustainability into the way it does business, from advancing circular material technologies to supporting organizations working to protect the places we all love.

As a Pinnacle Member, Bemis is joining a community of businesses investing in the power of collective action to protect our lands and waters across North America. We’re grateful to have Bemis stepping up its commitment to conservation and joining us in this work.

08/27/2026

We’re back with the next group of 2026 TCA Member Collective grant recipients!

TCA members help support the last free-flowing river in New Mexico to the Klamath River, the forests of the Pacific Northwest, and nearly 30,000 acres being returned to Penobscot Nation in Maine.

+$35,000 to Indigenous Just Transition (Wasa’tos: A Model for Indigenous Co-Management and Land Protection – Washington)

+$30,000 to Methow Valley Citizens Council (Great Northwest Forests & Protecting Public Lands – Washington, Oregon and California)

+$32,000 to Montana Trout Unlimited (Shaw Dam Removal and Riparian Restoration Project – Montana)

+$25,000 to Native Roots Network (To•La (To Grow from the Roots) – California)

+$45,000 to New Mexico Wilderness Alliance (Preserving New Mexico’s Last Free-Flowing River – New Mexico)

+$30,000 to Penobscot Nation (Wáhsehtəkʷ Land Return Effort – Maine)

+$35,000 to Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group (Monitoring and Securing Instream Flows Necessary for Klamath Ecosystem Health – California)

Together, these projects are restoring ecosystems and building a more resilient future for communities and wildlife.

More 2026 Member Collective recipients coming tomorrow!

08/26/2026

Announcing TCA’s 2026 Member Collective grant recipients!

TCA member companies and employees make the Member Collective Grant Program possible and help decide where the funding goes. Together, our community is directing $712,000 to 22 organizations working to protect and restore lands and waters, advance Indigenous-led conservation, and safeguard wildlife and habitat across North America.

This cycle includes awards for projects in 14 states and British Columbia, with seven Indigenous-led groups and six first-time TCA grantees.

Meet the first group of grantee partners:

+$40,000 to American Whitewater (Western Rivers Conservation Campaign - Multiple Locations)

+$50,000 to Bears Ears Coalition (Bears Ears Collaborative Management Support - Utah)

+$45,000 to Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife Department (Blackfeet Fish & Wildlife Bison (Iinnii) Reintroduction - Montana)

+$15,000 to Blue Ridge Conservancy (The K**b Boulders & Nature Preserve - North Carolina)

+$30,000 to Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society – BC (Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor – British Columbia)

+$25,000 to Dolores River Boating (Dolores River Canyon Country Protection Campaign - Colorado)

+$25,000 to HECHO (Chiricahua National Park Designation Campaign - Arizona)

Stay tuned for the rest of TCA’s 2026 recipients this week!

08/25/2026

Big impact can come from just 2%. 🌲

Our adhesives, seam tapes, SRTs and embellishments typically make up only about 2% of a garment. But that 2% can transform its performance, comfort and durability.

We believe conservation works the same way. Small, intentional actions can create impact far beyond their size.

That’s why we’re proud to announce Bemis is now a Pinnacle member of The Conservation Alliance (TCA), helping protect wild places for future generations.

And we’re taking it one step further:

Bemis will contribute an additional $50,000 to TCA when the next organization joins, or elevates its membership to the Pinnacle level.

Sometimes, 2% can make all the difference.

08/21/2026

We applaud Governor Tim Walz for taking action to defend the Boundary Waters and the many outfitters, guides, lodges, retailers and small businesses that depend on its clean water and protected landscapes.

The Boundary Waters is not only one of the country’s most beloved wild places but also a lasting economic engine for northeastern Minnesota. Protecting this landscape gives local businesses the stability and certainty they need to invest, grow, and support their communities, rather than risking that future for short-term industrial development.

There is still work ahead to secure permanent protections, but this action is an important step forward. We’re celebrating this win alongside the many businesses and communities that continue to show up for the Boundary Waters.

08/19/2026

“This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced their intention to fully rescind the Roadless Rule, stripping protections from roughly 45 million acres of national forests across the lower 48 and Alaska. This is one of the most consequential public lands decisions in a generation. For 25 years, this rule has safeguarded the backcountry and watersheds that businesses, their employees, and customers depend on to operate and recreate. Rolling it back without real accountability to the public or regard for the businesses and communities tied to these lands is unacceptable. The Conservation Alliance stands with our member businesses, the conservation and recreation communities, and Congressional champions to find durable solutions to protect these resources for generations to come.” - Paul Hendricks, Executive Director, The Conservation Alliance

07/29/2026

We're excited to welcome MAGDA BOULET to The Conservation Alliance Board of Directors.

As President of GU Energy Labs , a 2008 Olympian, 2015 winner of the Western States Endurance Run, accomplished ultra- and marathon runner, coach, and conservation advocate, Magda brings an incredible depth of experience and passion for protecting the places we all love.

Under Magda’s leadership, GU has supported the Conservation Alliance for over a decade through give-back initiatives via its GU Gives platform and through lobbying efforts in Washington DC, to protect public lands, making her an invaluable addition to the Board.

We're thrilled to have her join our Board and look forward to the leadership and perspective she'll bring as we continue working to protect North America's public lands and waters.

Please join us in welcoming Magda!

07/24/2026

Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments deserve lasting protection.

Earlier this month, the Administration rolled back protections for nearly 3 million acres across these two iconic landscapes, reopening previously protected lands to potential development and weakening protections for places that hold deep cultural, economic, and recreational significance.

In response, businesses have come together to amplify the significance of these landscapes - for Tribal Nations, local communities, outdoor recreation, and the outdoor economy
This effort is about more than two national monuments.

It sends a clear message that outdoor businesses stand united in protecting the public lands and waters that make our businesses, communities, and economy possible.

Together we're sending a clear message: these places are worth protecting.

07/23/2026

TCA is growing. We're excited to welcome another group of member companies to The Conservation Alliance community.

From heritage outdoor brands to innovative sustainable businesses and creative partners, these organizations are helping strengthen a growing coalition committed to protecting the places we all love. Please join us in welcoming:

Crazy Creek Products : A heritage outdoor brand creating lightweight, packable camp chairs built to last, making it easier for people to get outside and stay comfortable wherever adventure takes them.

The Rustek Collective : A Portland-based sustainable headwear company creating the world's only plastic-free hats with patented CorkFlex technology, alongside organic cotton, merino, and alpaca products made exclusively from renewable natural materials.

Ridge Merino : Mountain-tested merino wool apparel designed to perform in every season, helping more people stay comfortable while exploring the outdoors.

PandaPrank : An outdoor footwear brand inspired by trail running and outdoor culture, combining innovative design with a passion for getting more people outside and connected to nature.

Swift Lifts : Premium, perfectly portioned cannabis pre-rolls designed to fit naturally into outdoor lifestyles and moments of adventure.

Compose[d]] : A Certified B Corp creative agency helping purpose-driven brands authentically communicate their sustainability efforts and create meaningful impact.

We're grateful to have these companies join our growing network of businesses using their platforms, products, and voices to protect North America's public lands and waters.

Welcome to TCA!

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