what is Cascadia Wildlands?
Cascadia Wildlands is a lean, mean environmental group that protects and restores wild ecosystems. Since our founding in 1998 we have protected millions of acres of wild forests and rivers. We are supported by thousands of community members, progressive businesses, philanthropic foundations, and passionate volunteers.
where do you work?
Cascadia Wildlands works in the Cascadia Bioregion where the threats to wild places are highest (within the US). We believe the most-threatened wildlands right now are in Oregon and Alaska. To address these threats, we have offices in Eugene, Oregon and Cordova, Alaska.
what is the Cascadia Bioregion?
A Bioregion is defined by natural boundaries instead of arbitrary political lines. The Cascadia Bioregion is the temperate forest zone extending from northern California to south-central Alaska. We love our bioregion for its lush forests, steep mountains, roaring rivers, and amazing quality of life.
what do you actually DO?
Cascadia Wildlands employs a staff of talented professionals who identify wild places in critical need of protection. Guided by a diverse Board of Directors and Council of Advisors, we advocate, organize, collaborate, litigate, educate, and agitate to protect these threatened wildlands. Organizing citizens to take action, talking with media reporters, suing the federal government when it breaks its own laws, coordinating educational community events, and working with land managers to design restoration projects are all in a days work!
are you against all logging?
Nope. Our goal is to protect older forest ecosystems. When logging threatens those forests, we work to stop it. We also recognize in some cases restorative logging can accelerate the recovery of degraded forests.
are you the people who sit in trees?
No– we do not participate in illegal activities such as tree sits or road blockades. We use legal means to prevent destructive projects from reaching the point where people engage in civil disobedience.
where does my donation go?
Efficiency is practically our middle name! We run an extremely tight ship and get a lot done on a tiny budget. More than 85% of donations go directly to protecting endangered forests, rivers, and critters. The remainder keeps our lights on and doors open!
are you going to sell my information?
Cascadia Wildlands has a simple, strict policy when it comes to your personal information: we never sell or share your information. We respect your privacy and hope to earn your trust.
