Most of the time in the 21st century, we dominate our surroundings: We tweak the thermostat, and the temperature falls one degree. We push a button, and Taylor Swift sings for us. It's the opposite in the wilderness, which teaches us constantly that we are not lords of the universe but rather building blocks of it. Nicholas Kristof, Journalist

The National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance exists to bring together the wilderness stewardship community into a growing network of volunteer-based non-profit organizations that provide stewardship for America's enduring resource of wilderness. Read More

What's Happening -

National Wilderness Workshop complete for 2019. 

Come back soon to see videos of key sessions, and Powerpoints for most.  These resources will be found on the 2019 National Wilderness Workshop page.  Click Here.

Fall 2019 NWSA Newsletter is Now Available...

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It's Time to JOIN or RENEW your NWSA Membership.  Don't miss out on NWSA Funding Programs for 2020.

Memberships end September 31, 2019.  Remember to renew your NWSA Membership for 2020.  Click here for details.

It is now time to renew membership in NWSA for the 2020 Fiscal Year.  We are changing our membership year to match the Calendar Year which better aligns with the National Wilderness Workshop and other membership programs.   Participate in webinars, apply for grants, get discounts at workshops and conferences.  Be kept advised of news and events affecting the wilderness stewardship community.  Join the community today!

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY!  

Organizations joining NWSA between October 1 and December 31st will be entered into a drawing to win one of three HP "Stream" Laptops, used at the National Wilderness Workshop.  We have already given away three laptops to organizations renewing at the Workshop.  Now is your chance to get in on this amazing offer.  Just click here, or the Donate button to Renew or Join.  If you are the lucky organization your laptop will be sent to you right after the new year.  Organization memberships start at $75 for most local wilderness stewardship groups or Chapters.  Higher rates apply to State-wide or National Organizations.

Individuals can also get in on this membership opportunity to win a new NWSA Hat and long sleeve T-Shirt.  All new individual members between Oct 1st and Dec 31st will be entered into a drawing for the hat and shirt.  Any donation over $25 qualifies as a Individual Member of NWSA.

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