Reinvigorating a diverse, powerful wilderness movement
From towering forests to remote islands, shortgrass prairies, desert canyons, and vast wetlands, America’s wilderness areas are true national treasures.
The National Wilderness Coalition believes preserving and protecting these public lands is essential for the well-being of present and future generations, local economies, irreplaceable ecosystems, and our shared heritage.
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Protecting and preserving wild nature…
Provides clean water and clean air for communities
Strengthens economic activity
Encourages outdoor recreation
Ensures a home for wildlife of all kinds
Protects from the impacts of extreme weather
Reconnects people and nature
Our members
To preserve and protect America’s wild places, the National Wilderness Coalition has forged an alliance of local, state, regional, and national organizations.