WildEarth Guardians

Eight years ago, Franky DeAngelis pointed to a map and his finger landed on New Mexico. Now, this Guardian lives in Silver City, a vibrant town on the edge of the Gila National Forest and fights for the Wild every day. Head to the Brave New Wild Blog to get to know Franky, an artist, lightning enthusiast, and fierce advocate for the Wild we're proud to fight alongside. https://lnkd.in/g2yvN-Vq #AForceForNature #Gila100 #NewMexico #WeAreGuardians

This story, featuring Guardians' Chris Krupp, reveals one of the latest instances of private interests scheming to rob public lands, parcel by parcel. Guardians works to expose - and halt - the efforts of greedy land-grabbers to keep public lands where they belong: in public hands. #PublicLands #WildPlaces https://lnkd.in/gwVT642D

Earlier this summer, the Gila Wilderness celebrated 100 years, and we all came together to honor this sacred, iconic place. Hear more from Guardians' Greater Gila New Mexico Advocate Leia Barnett on the Gila we love in this inspiring clip. #TheGreaterGila #FirstAndWildest #GilaCentennial https://lnkd.in/gRam5a4d

Across the West, wildlife suffer as they lose natural links between the wild landscapes they call home. The key to a thriving future for wildlife is connectivity. This piece in Modern Farmer features Adam Rissien, WildEarth Guardians ReWilding Manager, speaking on the importance safeguarding connected habitat. https://lnkd.in/gkXqSvkW #WildlandsForWildlife #AForceForNature

Did you know that today is International Owl Awareness Day? Since its founding decades ago, WildEarth Guardians has fought U.S. Forest Service proposals to log ancient forest habitat for the Mexican Spotted Owl, at one point halting logging on 21 million acres of national forests. If you give a hoot about Mexican Spotted Owls, add your name to our petition to protect old growth forests from logging: https://lnkd.in/gsTAd9AZ #OwlAwarenessDay

The way water is currently being managed in New Mexico just isn't going to cut it, and decision-makers are looking at a variety of potential solutions to tackle challenges on the Rio Grande. On our latest post on the #BraveNewWild Blog, we break down three of these proposals and what they mean for the wildlife, habitat, and communities that depend on a #LivingRio. https://lnkd.in/dFfdFgAK #NewMexico #Wildlife #WildRivers #Conservation #Water

Beavers are the climate resilience superheroes and super engineers we need! Check out this great overview of the New Mexico Beaver Project, featuring Guardians' Wildlife Program Director Chris Smith. https://lnkd.in/gNHF6T72

We are delighted to welcome Michelle Collier to the organization in the role of Finance and Operation Director. We are truly fortunate to have her on our team to support the financial health and longevity of WildEarth Guardians. Learn more about Michelle here: https://lnkd.in/gyekCP_u #AForceForNature

From the Rio Grande silvery minnow to the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse, New Mexico's shifting water issues pose serious threats to wildlife. You can count on WildEarth Guardians to be in court protecting the Rio Grande and the mountain streams that feed this essential river - plus you can catch us around the state spreading the word about benefits of beavers 🦫 We're here to protect our water, our wildlife, and the Wild. #AForceForNature https://lnkd.in/gqmaCiCN

A simple encounter reminds us that #wildlife enrich our world. #AForceForNature https://lnkd.in/gPNvyAka