Public lands are one of our greatest shared resources, and protecting them is one of our most urgent responsibilities. These wild spaces provide vital habitat, store carbon, safeguard water sources and offer spaces for people to connect with nature. They’re also an integral part of many local economies.
That’s why 1% for the Planet recently joined The Conservation Alliance’s Brands for Public Lands coalition, a growing movement of businesses committed to protecting public lands from threats of development and degradation.
As this collective advocacy gains momentum, 1% for the Planet environmental partners remain hard at work on the frontlines to keep these places wild, accessible and resilient for future generations.
Meet 7 organizations protecting our public lands
Conservation Northwest
Conservation Northwest protects climate-resilient wildlands and habitat corridors that are vital for wildlife movement, carbon storage and healthy ecosystems. Through science-based collaboration, their work restores iconic Northwest species like wolves, lynx, pygmy rabbits and grizzlies.
Continental Divide Trail Coalition
Based in Colorado, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition aims to complete, protect and elevate the renowned trail that stretches from Mexico to Canada. Their work focuses on engaging individuals and inspiring land stewardship so that the Continental Divide Trail can act as a connector of landscapes, cultures and communities.
Friends of the Inyo
Working along the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Friends of the Inyo strives to ensure the iconic mountains and deserts in the Inyo and Mono counties remain wild and open. By partnering with local Tribal nations, they help further their vision for stewardship of the land.
Runners for Public Lands
Runners for Public Lands gives athletes a seat at the national outdoor advocacy table. They build inclusive running communities dedicated to protecting the environment at the local level and advocate for the protection of public lands, equitable access to nature and climate change policies that promote healthy ecosystems.
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s mission is to conserve North Carolina and Tennessee’s unique plant and animal habitats, water and farmland for all people to enjoy. They achieve this through long-term conservation relationships with private landowners and public agencies that own and manage land, supporting an equitable and thriving community for both regions.
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
Driven by the 26th U.S. President’s environmental work, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership provides nonpartisan policy advocacy—in Washington D.C. and across the nation—to strengthen broad-based conservation efforts, protect wildlife and fish habitats and ensure public access to natural resources.
Trust for Public Land
Trust for Public Land (TPL) creates parks and protects public lands so that every American community (regardless of zip code) is stronger, healthier and more connected to the outdoors. They believe everyone deserves access to nature, and are working to make that a reality for the 100 million Americans without a nearby park, trail or open space—as well as the many more who lack access to wild and remote landscapes.
Help protect public lands for the long haul
Public land protection isn’t a one-time task—it’s a continuous effort to ensure these places thrive for generations.
Take your first step by joining the movement and directing support to environmental partners driving this work. Then consider standing alongside us in The Conservation Alliance’s Brands for Public Lands coalition to amplify our collective impact.
Read more:
- Stronger, Together in the Fight to Protect Public Lands
- Double the impact with The Conservation Alliance and 1% for the Planet joint membership
- Give With Confidence: Why 1% for the Planet Stands Out