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It’s time to start your holiday shopping! CalWild’s gear on Bonfire makes a meaningful gift for loved ones while supporting a critical cause. You’ll find cute presents with a solid mission—tote bags, mugs, sweaters, and even something for the kiddos. Every purchase helps protect California’s wild lands! CalWild has safeguarded 13 million acres—13% of the state—including 2 million acres as National Monuments and nearly one million more through planning processes. With threats to these lands on the rise, your support is needed now more than ever. Shop now and give a gift that gives back: https://lnkd.in/gdBSjpfZ

California’s wild lands are under threat. Logging, mining, and development proposals could devastate the biodiversity and beauty that define our state. But it's important to remember —?we’ve fought before to protect public lands and won. Now, as the Biden administration winds down, we’re pushing to secure three new National Monuments—Chuckwalla, Sáttítla, and Kw’tsan—and prepare to defend decades of progress. CalWild has safeguarded over 15 million acres in its 48 years. But we can’t do it without you. Every dollar fuels the fight to protect these lands for future generations. Please donate today to help us reach our $100,000 goal by December 31. Together, we can ensure California’s wild legacy endures. https://lnkd.in/ghZHmFx5

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Here's one that's not just fun but makes a difference too. Bison Paddles' Park Series pickleball paddles are inspired by the beauty of our wild and public lands. Each paddle spotlights iconic landmark features of our National Parks, and the best part — 10% of every sale goes to a conservation group in the same state as the park on the paddle! For us at CalWild, that means when you pick up the Yosemite Paddle, you're directly supporting efforts to preserve California's wild spaces and waterways. These limited-edition paddles are designed with care, purpose, and a passion for giving back. Whether you're a pickleball pro or just getting started, this is a gift that serves up fun and supports the places we love. Hit this link to get one! https://lnkd.in/e9GjVYna

Thanks to Kayla and Maricela and so many others for some motivating, exciting conversations.

Tribal leaders & state legislators recently called on President Joe Biden to designate three national monuments in California, including Chuckwalla National Monument in the California Desert! At a press conference in Sacramento, Tribal leaders urged the President to protect and preserve these lands for the future. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Read more:?https://bit.ly/3NgSmzd?

"Public lands are crucial to local economies, and the Chuckwalla National Monument will be no exception. California’s national parks alone generated $2.7 billion in visitor spending and supported over 34,000 jobs in 2022. The Outdoor Industry Association found that outdoor recreation in California generates $92 billion annually in consumer spending and supports 691,000 jobs." In his latest op-ed, City of Desert Hot Springs Council Member Gary Gardner asks the President to designate Chuckwalla National Monument, a step that would protect invaluable landscapes while also boosting economic growth in the Coachella Valley. Read more: bit.ly/Gardner-Chuckwalla

The proposed Chuckwalla National Monument would protect around 620,000 acres, stretching from Coachella Valley to the Colorado River and including parts of the Eagle Mountains near Joshua Tree. With strong support from six Tribes, local communities, scientists, veterans, and businesses, Chuckwalla’s designation would safeguard cultural heritage, critical habitats, and natural spaces vital to the local economy. We urge President Biden to take action and ensure that these places are permanently protected.

No matter what the political context, you can depend on CalWild to fight for California's wild spaces and public lands. Whether it's defense work to stave off attempts at logging our old-growth forests,or grassroots organizing to advance the cause of a new national monument proposal, CalWild is there with expertise, experience, skill and effective relationships we can bring to bear. Many of us are surprised and dismayed at this week's electoral results. They don't look good for the conservation causes we hold dear. But we've been in this situation before, and we have been able to hold the line. We have every intention of doing it again. CalWild depends on member support to keep our work going. You can help to defend and protect California's unique and beautiful wild places by giving at?calwild.org/donate/

Reposting this important message about Prop 4 as you head into the voting booth. Vote yes on Prop 4 for California's future!

Did you know that only 22% of California’s lands and waters are currently protected? With Prop 4, we have the chance to push that to 30% by 2030. While this year’s election cycle might be contentious, this vote shouldn’t be. Prop 4 would allocate $10 billion toward critical climate, water, and natural resource projects, with 40% dedicated to supporting low-income and disadvantaged communities. Prop 4 offers a real opportunity to strengthen our state’s natural resources, protect our communities, and make lasting climate progress. Let your voice be heard—vote Yes on Prop 4 for California’s future.