There are countless ways that you can help protect the last wild lands in western North America. 

Consider this page as a starting point. From staying up-to-date on conservation news or participating in public comment periods, to contacting local representatives or making a donation to Braided River to support our efforts, together, we can protect our continent's critical habitats and ecosystems from the threats of development.  

 

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Take Action to protect the American Arctic

The American Arctic is home to the Gwich’in and Inupiat peoples, it’s a place of enormous ecological importance, where birds from all 50 states some to breed each year.

Learn how to take action today through the Protect the Arctic campaign.

 
“Braided River has helped us garner more attention and thus caused more people to listen, from local communities to members of Congress. Braided River has helped tell the stories of our feathered friends and how by saving them, we are, in fact, saving ourselves. ”
— Alison Holloran, Executive Director Audubon Rockies, Vice President National Audubon Society
 

Everyday Actions

 

register to vote

If you're not already registered to vote, you can do it here! Online registration is available in 37 states plus the District of Columbia, and mail-in registration forms are easily accessible at your local post office or DMV. Call your local elections office for more details. Your vote is the single most important tool you have to make the change you want to see.

 

Write to media outlets

If you feel passionate about a particular conservation issue—perhaps one of the news items described above—consider writing to a local or regional newspaper. Letters to the Editor are effective communication methods, as they reach a broad group of individuals, including decision-makers and elected leaders.

 

contact your elected officials

Find out who represents you. When issues arise, contact your local, state, and national elected officials directly, so they know their constituents are concerned. Thank them personally when they vote, lobby, or speak up in support of important conservation issues. Attend town hall meetings and information-gathering sessions they host in your community. 

 

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