Wilderness touches the heart, mind and soul of each individual in a way known only to himself. Michael Frome, Author
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 -
NWSA Wilderness Coffee Hour
Bringing you people and topics of interest to the wilderness stewardship community.
Next Coffee Hour: Friday April 23rd 1:00 pm MT
The National Wilderness Skills Institute. Come learn about the current plans for NWSI this May and how your group can participate.
NWSA Funding Programs
Now Accepting Proposals for Wilderness Stewardship Performance Partner Funding, and National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding.
Deadline March 26th, 2021.
It's time to submit proposals for the CY 2021 Program. Projects completing wilderness and trail stewardship projects now being considered. Learn more about NWSA funding programs on our Funding Page.
WEBINARS
2021 NWSA Webinar Series
NEWSLETTERS
Fall 2020 - Click Here to Download the Fall Newsletter
NWSA FUND
The National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance Fund is dedicated to the support and help of new wilderness stewardship groups.
To read more about this new Fund to support wilderness stewardship CLICK HERE
National Wilderness Workshop
The National Wilderness Workshop for 2021 is in the planning stage.
The next National Wilderness Workshop is planned for Roanoke Virginia November 15-18. Our theme is "Advocating for Wilderness Stewardship: The tools, techniques and best practices for stewardship advocacy for the wilderness steward." An optional Advocacy Trip to Washington DC will be offered November 18-20. Please save the dates.
NWSA is Soliciting Proposals for the Workshop through March 15th.
National Wilderness Stewardship Awards
The NWSA/SWS National Wilderness Stewardship Awards Program will be soliciting nominations for 2020 beginning June 1st. Please consider nominating worthy individuals and groups for the recognition they deserve.
We are pleased to honor our first slate of awardees for 2019 on our Awards Page.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
COVID-19 is affecting Wilderness Stewardship across the nation.
What is your organization doing to address this crisis?
What practices are you adopting to help reduction possibilities of infection?
How is social distancing working in your area?
The Covid-19 crisis is affecting us all and wilderness is no different. Wherever people gather the risks of infection spread increase. Many groups are adopting changes to their operations and curtailing volunteer activities in the short term. What do the long term prospects look like for Wilderness?
NWSA has collected a variety of information resources from around the country that give you a starting point for addressing your own organizational response. We are also working with a team of organizations around the country to develop best mgt practices and communications you can use in the coming days. Stay tuned.
Click Here for COVID - 19 Information Resources.
NWSA is now 10 Years Old!
To celebrate we are hosting a Wilderness Stewardship Photo Contest. Photos are in Review.
10 year Photo Contest Closed.
Help us celebrate our 10th anniversary by submitting your best Wilderness photos! NWSA is hosting a photo contest now through December 31, 2020, to raise awareness of those who steward our Wilderness areas while celebrating a decade of our efforts to bring together the Wilderness stewardship community. You may submit up to (2) photos in the following categories:
- Before and After: Featuring tangible results of on-the-ground Wilderness stewardship projects
- Stewardship in Action: Working to steward Wilderness areas
- Traditional Skills: Showcasing Wilderness stewardship skills
- Scenic Landscape: Highlighting the beauty of Wilderness
Winners will be announced soon. Winners do not have to be present to win. Stay tuned for more information on prizes!
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
It's Time to JOIN or RENEW your NWSA Membership. Don't miss out on NWSA Funding Programs for 2021.
2020 Memberships end December 31, 2020. Remember to renew your NWSA Membership for 2020 and extend into 2021. 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 funding programs, get discounts at workshops and conferences. Be kept advised of news and events affecting the wilderness stewardship community. Join the community today!
In 2021, only Member Organizations will be able to apply for WSP Funding programs.
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