Man is whole when he is in tune with the wind, the stars, and the hills...Being in tune with the entire Universe is the entire secret. William O Douglas
Welcome to 2022!
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 GETS AN AWARD!
NWSA was honored recently by the Public Lands Alliance as a 2022 Public Land Partner along with the USDA Forest Service.
You can watch the award ceremony video here. CLICK HERE
NWSA FUNDING PROGRAMS
Wilderness Stewardship Performance Funding Program and National Forest System Trail Stewardship Trail Partner Funding Programs have CLOSED taking Applications for 2022 Projects.
Projects Currently under Review. Expect results first week of May.
The Wilderness Stewardship Performance Program is now accepting applications. Read more about this opportunity for NWSA Member groups to seek funding for wilderness stewardship activities that advance WSP scoring on the WSP Funding PAGE. Click HERE
The National Forest Trail Stewardship Trail Partner Funding Program is now accepting applications. Read more about this opportunity for any trail group that works on the National Forest to do trail stewardship work. Read about the program HERE along with application materials.
WEBINARS
2022 NWSA Webinar Series
May Webinar - Cancelled - We want everyone to attend the 2nd Annual National Wilderness Skills Institute the week of May 23rd instead. CLICK HERE for details on this year's NWSI.
Wilderness Stewardship Advocacy Series
NWSA Wilderness Coffee Hour
Next scheduled Coffee Hour coming in June.
The 2021 National Wilderness Workshop - What an Amazing Week!
The National Wilderness Workshop was held virtually, November 15 -19th
Our theme: "Advocating for Wilderness Stewardship: The Tips, Tools, and Practical Techniques for the Wilderness Steward"
Click below to have access to the video recording and presentation materials from our fabulous speakers and panelists. Over 30 hours of content to learn from. Something for everyone from the latest wilderness stewardship examples, wilderness research, diversity and inclusion efforts, and working with indigenous communities. The National Wilderness Stewardship and Forest Service National Awards are also included.
You can find our Stewardship Advocacy Webinar series that was completed this summer is available for viewing (see below).
Enjoy!
Click Here for Videos and Presentation Materials
NEWSLETTERS
Winter 2022 - Click Here to Download the Winter Newsletter
- 2021 National Wilderness Workshop Information
- 2021 Wilderness Awards
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 Stewardship Awards
Please consider nominating worthy individuals and groups for the recognition they deserve. A new Award solicitation cycle will begin in Spring 2022.
Check out all the details on our Awards Page.
NWSA is now 10 Years Old!
To celebrate we are hosting a Wilderness Stewardship Photo Contest. See the Winners.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
It's Time to JOIN or RENEW your NWSA Membership. Don't miss out on NWSA Funding Programs for 2022.
Remember to renew your NWSA Membership for 2022. Click here for details.
It is now time to renew membership in NWSA for the 2022 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 2022, only Member Organizations will be able to apply for WSP Funding programs.
Have you read our latest Newsletter? Click to Download the Newsletter
