Conservation Fund

The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit dedicated to supporting the professional mountain guiding community in the United States. Their mission centers on advancing education standards and advocacy for guides and climbing instructors, fostering a vibrant culture of mountain craft. With a commitment to professionalizing the guiding profession, AMGA offers cutting-edge knowledge and extensive experience in climbing and skiing. Through their programs and initiatives, they ensure that guides receive world-class training while promoting the preservation of the wild areas in which they operate. Generated from the website

Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is one of the leading conservation organizations worldwide. The organization protects more than 100 million acres of land and over 5,000 miles of rivers. It deals with issues related to climate change, fire, fresh water, forests, invasive species and marine ecosystems. The Nature Conservancy works with government agencies, indigenous communities, businesses, multilateral institutions and nonprofit organizations. The organization operates more than 100 conservation projects and has over 1 million members. It preserves plants, animals and natural communities through land acquisitions and conservation easements. The Nature Conservancy publishes articles on a variety of conservation-related issues. Additionally, it operates various conservation buyer projects. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., the organization maintains a location in Boulder, Colo.

The Sierra Club, established over 130 years ago, is the nation's most historic grassroots environmental organization, uniting millions of activists and volunteers dedicated to combating climate change and preserving public lands. With a focus on clean energy, conservation, and access to nature, the Sierra Club actively engages communities across all 50 states to foster a sustainable and equitable environment for future generations. Through various initiatives, the Sierra Club has successfully retired hundreds of coal plants and protected numerous parks and monuments, striving to ensure that every individual can enjoy the benefits of clean air, water, and a stable climate. Their outings program offers environmentally friendly adventures, reinforcing the connection between people and the natural landscapes they cherish. Generated from the website