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This is a great article by Thomas Tortez Jr., Chairman of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians and Jordan D. Joaquin, President of the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe. https://lnkd.in/gXNWNpwx

It's National Public Lands Day! CalWild works to protect forever the special, unique, beautiful and biotically rich places on California's federal public lands. As nearly half of the state is federally managed, our work is essential for reaching the state's "30x30" goal to protect 30% of its habitat lands by 2030. Today we celebrate the magnificent beauty, cultural significance, recreational opportunities and restorative power offered by California's public lands! Image: Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness Area, Mendocino National Forest

We're working in partnership with the Quechan people to make this proposed national monument a reality. Sign the petition!

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected as one of the 42 inaugural grantees of the Rivian Foundation. It’s an incredible honor to stand alongside so many impactful organizations dedicated to building a thriving future. A heartfelt thank you to the Rivian Foundation for their generous grant support! Together, we can make a meaningful difference in safeguarding our planet, enhancing ecosystems, and promoting social equity for current and future generations. And congrats to the Rivian Foundation on their website launch! Check it out today: https://lnkd.in/gG5ZN-B9

Join our company in protecting California’s public lands!  As one of the many companies #MobilizingforMonuments, we are speaking up to protect the outdoors. We are joining the Pit River Tribe, local community members, and elected officials in calling on President Joe Biden to designate the Sáttítla National Monument in Northern California! Sáttítla would protect over 200,000 acres of public lands, critical water resources, and a place where families come to camp, hike, bike, and seek solitude. Join us in advocating for this new national monument by signing the petition: https://lnkd.in/gZhvEQ7S 📸 : by Bob Wick

At the behest of the Biden administration, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is considering whether or not to adopt a new rule called the National Old-Growth Amendment (NOGA) that could, if the final version is strong enough, protect most of the remaining ancient trees in America’s National Forests from logging. We urge you to make your voice heard by September 20th by urging the USFS to end all old-growth logging. Unfortunately, the USFS’ Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the NOGA does not do enough to protect ancient trees from ongoing threats like commercial logging. The few ancient trees in California’s twenty National Forests are our most fire-resistant and resilient remaining trees, are essential to sustaining our water quality, provide critical habitat for wildlife and plant species as they deal with the stresses of a warming planet and habitat loss, and help us fight climate change. Please urge the USFS to adopt a strong final version of NOGA by THIS FRIDAY, September 20th. PLEASE VISIT https://lnkd.in/gGEYJXec FOR DETAILS ON SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENT LETTER And thank you for helping with this important action!

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week! Join us this week as we connect our Latino community with the great outdoors and take action to protect our natural resources. This important initiative by Hispanic Access Foundation features exciting events happening nationwide—from community clean-ups to guided hikes and educational workshops. Explore these opportunities to get outside, engage with nature, and make a positive impact. Let’s come together to celebrate our beautiful landscapes and inspire one another to become stewards of the environment. Together, we can create lasting change! Check out the events here: https://lnkd.in/gTNE4ke

"California has entered an era of megafire." Obi Kaufmann wrote a beautiful and important article about the Age of the Megafire. California is facing a new era of massive wildfires, driven by a mix of climate change and long-standing land management issues. The piece explores how these fires are reshaping the state and affecting both natural landscapes and human communities. https://lnkd.in/g7F9aSnt "... the word megafire refers to any fire that is larger than 100,000 acres (156 square miles). Eighteen of the 20 largest wildfires in the past 200 years have occurred since the year 2003."

Thank you REI Regional Director Southern California Greg Mellinger for calling on President Joe Biden to designate the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument in the CA Desert! His recently published opinion piece highlights the economic benefit of outdoor recreation for local communities: “Supporting Chuckwalla is not just about preserving a landscape; it's about investing in the future of outdoor recreation and the people, businesses, and communities that depend on it. By advocating for its protection, we not only safeguard a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also ensure sustainable economic growth for years to come.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQ-rWdsN

Happy 60th anniversary to the #WildernessAct! Since becoming law in 1964, it has protected 112M acres of public lands in the US. Our very own André Sanchez is in DC with the rest of the National Wilderness Coalition with some exciting news on preserving more wilderness for generations to come. Stay tuned!! #OurWildFuture 🌲🌲🌲