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In the Grand Canyon, Arizona has a natural wonder which is in kind absolutely unparalleled throughout the rest of the world... Leave it as it is. You cannot improve on it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it.

--Theodore Roosevelt

 

 

 

 

 


Protecting, supporting, and advocating for wilderness. Photo by Mark Miller.

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Join The Earth Friends Fundraising Challenge!

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ACT NOW: Protect the Tumacacori Highlands as Federal Wilderness!

Call or write to your Arizona delegation members and ask that they support Rep. Grijalva's bill to protect this Southern AZ gem! Take action now!

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Volunteers are what make our work possible. We are always looking for energetic souls to help us in the field, office, or on the road. Read more...

Arizona Wilderness is Our Common Ground

Read how citizens just like you are supporting the Tumacacori Highlands wilderness. Go now!

Visit the Rewilding Institute

Dave Foreman's initiative for advancing continental-scale conservation in North America. Check it out ...

Roll Up Your Sleeves!

In less than five minutes, you can make a powerful statement to your elected officials and protect Arizona's last wild places. Read more...

What Natural Treasures in Arizona are at Risk?

Many of Arizona's last magnificent wild areas are also popular city escapes or family gathering spots. Read how they may be at risk...

Find Archived News Stories Here!

Looking for something old? Visit our archive of fact sheets, press releases, and formal statements from previous years here. Find them!

 

What is the Value of Stillness?

In a world of ringing cellphones, talking t.v's, and honking traffic, do Americans know the value of silence anymore? Read it here.

 

 

 

 

Working for Wilderness

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Did you know the history behind the wilderness movement? Plan a trip to the Kofa NWR. And join us for exciting spring outings.Read our newsletter here... 

Find the continuation of our feature story here.

Opinion: It's What Mo Would Want

Read Mo Udall's former parks and wilderness advisor Mark Trautwein's thoughts on the Tumacacori Highlands. Read it here...

NEWS: Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness Bill Goes to Congress!

Rep. Raul Grijalva introduces his legislation to protect one of Arizona's last wild gems. Read more here!

NEWS: McCain-Renzi Bill Protects Rare Free-Flowing Arizona Creek

Legislation supports Wild & Scenic designation for Fossil Creek. Read more here...

NEWS: Kofa NWR Reverses Decision to Put Cameras in Wilderness

Hunters and conservationists pleased with decision to protect integrity of wilderness. Read more here...

NEWS: Federal Ruling Reinstates Roadless Protections Nationwide

Gov. Napolitano supports 100% protection for Arizona's existing roadless lands. Read more here!

 

Roadless Wild Lands Crucial for Hunting, Fishing

Protecting our remaining roadless and wilderness lands in Arizona will preserve quality hunting and fishing opportunities. Read more...


NEWS: $30,000 Outdoor Business Grant to Support Tumacacori Proposal

Funds from the Conservation Alliance will support work to protect one of southern Arizona's last wild places. Read more here...

 

 

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