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"In wildness is the preservation of the world."  -Henry David Thoreau

 

Thanks to the unflagging efforts of conservationists, vast areas of wilderness containing the last remaining intact ecosystems on Earth still remain in the United States and around the planet. Continued protection of these special places for current and future generations depends on the action we take now. Therefore, for every purchase you make, 5% of the gross sale will be donated one of three conservation organizations of your choice. Details about these incredible organizations can be found below.

Conservation Northwest  

For more than 25 years, Conservation Northwest has been a powerful force for the protection and restoration of Washington's wild landscapes and the wildlife that inhabits this beautiful region. Their efforts have resulted in the protection of hundreds of thousands of acres of wildlands and habitat throughout the Northwest. Connecting landscapes, wildlife and the people who call this incredible place home. Some of Conservation Northwest's achievements include:

  • Protection of 25,000 acres of critical Canada lynx habitat in north-central Washington's Loomis State Forest
  • Documented the first wolf pack returning to Washington in 2008 using remote cameras. And have since helped create a wolf recovery plan for the state, working on solutions to improve the outlook for wolves, ranchers, and others
  • Won protection for Canada lynx under the Endangered Species Act
  • Helped reintroduce the Pacific fisher to the Olympic Peninsula
  • Protecting forests and connecting habitat in Washington's Columbia Highlands, an essential region connecting the Cascades and Rockies

For more information about Conservation Northwest's exceptional work, please visit their website.

 

Marine Conservation Institute

As Earth's largest life support system, healthy marine ecosystems are essential for human survival, wealth and well-being. Founded two decades ago by renowned marine ecologist Dr. Elliott Norse, the Marine Conservation Institute focuses on bridging the knowledge gap between scientists who understand complex marine ecosystems and policy makers responsible for the fate of these ecosystems. The Marine Conservation Institute is a global leader in the effort to protect and recover the integrity of vast ocean areas. The priority of the Marine Conservation Institute is the Global Ocean Refuge System (GLORES), a strategic, science-based approach that aims to protect marine life. As human impacts and demands on our oceans increase, GLORES is establishing a global network of strongly protected marine areas. The goal of this effort is to protect at least 20% of the ecosystems in each identified marine biogeographic region by 2030. Some of the Marine Conservation Institute's achievements include:

  • Issued Troubled Waters: A Call for Action in 1998, signed by 1,605 scientists, declaring the world’s oceans imperiled and urged nations to act now
  • In 2000, helped convince President Clinton to create a national system of marine protected areas
  • In 2006 and 2009, persuaded President Bush to establish three colossal marine protected areas in the tropical Pacific Ocean
  • Aided in the establishment of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, marking the first time a vast area of the ocean is to be strongly protected from fishing

For more information about the Marine Conservation Institute's endeavor to protect precious marine ecosystems, please visit their website.

 

The Wilderness Society

Since it's inception in 1935, The Wilderness Society has been the vanguard of nearly all major public lands battles and landmark victories, preserving the United States' rich natural legacy for future generations. The Wilderness Society's tireless work has led to the protection of nearly 110 million acres of wilderness in across 44 states. From the momentous passage of 1964's Wilderness Act, which created the National Wilderness Preservation System, to the recent Public Lands Omnibus Act in 2009, part of which expanded wilderness areas in nine states, The Wilderness Society continues to preserve our exceptional wildlands for generations to come. Some of The Wilderness Society's achievements include:

  • Major role in protecting nearly 110 million acres as designated wilderness
  • Passage of the landmark Wilderness Act of 1964, creating the National Wilderness Preservation System
  • Numerous additional bills including the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (1968), National Forests Management Act (1976), and the Public Lands Omnibus Act (2009)

For more information about The Wilderness Society's continuous efforts, please visit their website.