Great Old Broads for Wilderness

Calling All Young Artists! We’re putting out a call for artwork created by future members of Broads for Broads' 2025 member t-shirt!

The winning artist will receive $100 and their design will grace the back of the 2025 limited edition Broads’ member t-shirts beginning in January 2025.

Click the link for details!

https://www.greatoldbroads.org/2021-great-old-broads-for-wilderness-member-t-shirt-design-contest/

The State of Utah is suing the federal government to try and take control of a large portion of the BLM's land in the state.

This move is contrary to both the U.S. Constitution and the law that actually allowed Utah to be admitted as a state in the first place—and, in a saner time, would be immediately dismissed. But with this Supreme Court, all bets are off...

Read more:
https://apnews.com/article/utah-public-lands-state-control-lawsuit-6459622b4534dcdd150731c84ed2a7b9

Our 2024 Wilderness & Beyond Conference, Oct. 14-17, will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO—right next door to Rocky Mountain National Park. And if you've never experienced the Rockies in the fall, you'll be in for a treat!

Click below to learn more and REGISTER TODAY!
https://www.greatoldbroads.org/events/oct-14-17-wilderness-beyond-conference/

BROADS WANTS YOU!

We are looking for qualified people from across the nation who are dedicated to the protection of our public lands and endangered wild places to serve on our Board of Directors!

For more information and to apply today, go to:
https://www.greatoldbroads.org/board-responsibilities/

"During President Biden’s address to the Nation on July 25, 2024, he said: 'This sacred task of perfecting our union is about you, your families, and your futures; it’s about ‘we the people’.' He went on to say that 'The decisions we make now determine the fate of our Nation and the world for decades to come. America’s gonna have to choose between moving forward or backward, between hope and hate, between unity and division. We have to decide: Do we still believe in honesty, decency, respect?'

With those words from the President, I hope the Biden-Harris Administration will rise to the occasion with Bahsahwahbee." — Amos Murphy, Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation

Read more: https://nevadacurrent.com/2024/08/21/on-bahsahwahbee-nevada-voters-want-action-by-the-biden-harris-administration-not-promises/

A wild thank you to Mom's Stuff Salve for generously donating a Deluxe Combo Set to our upcoming auction at the 2024 Wilderness & Beyond Conference, Oct. 14-17 in beautiful Estes Park, CO!

Click the link for more conference info and to register TODAY!
https://www.greatoldbroads.org/events/oct-14-17-wilderness-beyond-conference/

Have questions about our upcoming Wilderness & Beyond Conference, Oct. 14-17 in beautiful Estes Park, CO, but don't know who or where to ask?

Join us tomorrow at 5:00 PM (Mountain) for a FREE informational webinar where we'll give you all the latest updates and answer your questions. Whether you've already registered for the conference (thank you, btw!), or are still just thinking about it, you won't want to miss it!

Click the link to register for the webinar:
https://greatoldbroads.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/greatoldbroads/eventRegistration.jsp?event=621&

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has thrown her support behind the proposed Owyhee Canyonlands National Monument.

Read more:
https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2024/08/20/oregon-goveror-tina-kotek-supports-owyhee-canyonlands-national-monument-push/74872002007/

Will the Great Bend of the Gila be Arizona's next national monument?

Read more:
https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/hiking/2024/08/19/will-the-great-bend-of-the-gila-be-arizonas-next-national-monument/74819479007/

Endangered toads gaining traction in Colorado mountain wetlands: "A really big deal"

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/endangered-boreal-toads-colorado-mountain-wetlands-a-really-big-deal-parks-wildlife-denver-zoo/

A wild thanks to Halter Ranch Winery for generously donating a selection of their fine wines to the auction at our Wilderness & Beyond Conference, Oct. 14-17, in Estes Park, CO!

Click to register for the conference today!
https://www.greatoldbroads.org/events/oct-14-17-wilderness-beyond-conference/

A new poll shows the vast majority of the Montana public supports key facets of the BLM's oil and gas rule, which is aimed at mitigating environmental degradation and keeping oil and gas companies honest when leasing federal public lands for development.

https://dailymontanan.com/2024/08/16/montana-poll-finds-support-for-new-blm-oil-and-gas-rules/

The BLM's Public Lands Rule gives us an important tool in the fight to mitigate climate change.

Read more:
https://dailymontanan.com/2024/08/14/public-lands-rule-also-helps-combat-climate-change/

Take a ride with Broads down the lower San Juan River September 16-19 for the Illustrated Journaling on the Lower San Juan River trip, as we will be joined by artist/teacher/author Peg Herring (that's a sample of her work above!)

Space is limited—click the link for more info and to register today!
https://www.greatoldbroads.org/events/sept-16-19-2024-illustrated-journaling-on-the-lower-san-juan-river/

Paul Cezanne once said, “Art is a harmony parallel with nature.” This fall, join us in partnership with Great Old Broads for Wilderness for 4 days of immersive Illustrated Journaling on the Lower San Juan River, and explore the confluence of nature, art, and conservation of our public lands.⁠
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Facilitated by M.L “Peg” Herring, a distinguished teacher, author, and plein air artist, will guide you in nurturing your creative expression and capturing the beauty of Utah’s southeastern river-canyons in your sketchbooks.⁠
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We are also thrilled to have GOB Grassroots Leadership Coordinator, Emily Loubsky, with us to foster connection and discussion on the vital importance of protecting wilderness spaces. ⁠
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Dates: September 16th -19th, 2024⁠

https://www.bikeraft.com/yoga-wellness-trips-balance-flow/great-old-broads-illustrated-journaling-on-the-lower-san-juan-river/
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Join us for a rafting journey where art meets conservation!⁠
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Broads commends President Biden and his administration for today’s proclamation of Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, which we hope will not only serve as a permanent memorial to the victims of this shameful moment in our history, but will also serve as a reminder of the equity, justice, and healing work that still remains unfinished.

Read more about the nation's newest national monument:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/16/us/springfield-race-riots-national-monument/index.html

A wild thanks to Gospel Flat Farm for generously donating to the auction at our upcoming Wilderness & Beyond Conference, Oct. 14-17, in beautiful Estes Park, CO.

Register for the conference today:
https://www.greatoldbroads.org/events/oct-14-17-wilderness-beyond-conference/

Estes Park, CO, in the fall is the perfect time to witness one of America's more remarkable natural events in the annual elk rut—and our 2024 Wilderness & Beyond Conference, Oct. 14-17, will have a front-row seat!

Click the link to learn more about the conference and REGISTER TODAY!

https://www.greatoldbroads.org/events/oct-14-17-wilderness-beyond-conference/

Calling All Young Artists!

We’re putting out a call for artwork created by future members of Broads for Broads' 2025 member t-shirt!

The winning artist will receive $100 and their design will grace the back of the 2025 limited edition Broads’ member t-shirts beginning in January 2025.

Click the link for details!

https://www.greatoldbroads.org/2021-great-old-broads-for-wilderness-member-t-shirt-design-contest/

Endangered boreal toads appear to be making a comeback in Colorado thanks to reintroduction efforts.

https://www.cpr.org/2024/08/12/endangered-boreal-toads-near-pitkin/

A big, Broads thank you to the El Dorado Hotel and Kitchen in Sonoma, CA for generously donating a 2-night stay and dinner for two to our auction at the Wilderness & Beyond Conference, Oct. 14-17, in Estes Park, CO.

Register for the conference today: https://www.greatoldbroads.org/events/oct-14-17-wilderness-beyond-conference

There are still the lingering threats of lawsuits and uranium mining operations, but Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon has marked it's first birthday.

Read more:
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2024/08/12/baaj-nwaavjo-itah-kukveni-ancestral-footprints-of-the-grand-canyon-national-monument-1-year-later/74724896007/

On Superfund and the Gold King, 9 years later. (photo Riverhugger, Flickr)
https://www.landdesk.org/p/on-superfund-and-the-gold-king-9

The Rattlers Next Door.
Warming temperatures and increased development are putting more Californians in contact with rattlesnakes. Scientists are working to keep both safe.
https://www.biographic.com/the-rattlers-next-door/

Removal of dams on the Klamath River nears completion! (photo: Patrick McCully, Flickr)
https://www.ijpr.org/environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-03/removal-of-dams-on-the-klamath-river-nears-completion

Calling All Young Artists!

This year we’re putting out a call for artwork created by future members of Broads for Broads' 2025 member t-shirt!

The winning artist will receive $100 and their design will grace the back of the 2025 limited edition Broads’ member t-shirts beginning in January 2025.

Click the link for more details!

https://www.greatoldbroads.org/2021-great-old-broads-for-wilderness-member-t-shirt-design-contest/

Rep. Grijalva Proposes Great Bend of the Gila National Monument. The bill would protect nearly 400,000 acres of tribal land from future mining projects.

We'd like to give a wild thanks to Bronwen Jewelry for generously donating three items to our auction at the Wilderness & Beyond Conference, Oct. 14-17 in Estes Park, CO!

Click for more information about the conference and to register today:
https://www.greatoldbroads.org/events/oct-14-17-wilderness-beyond-conference/

Happy Birthday to Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni
Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument! (photo: Raymond Chee) https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dbecc81e2e6a4bf0bc82a066cee48efa

Wyoming offers to sell land to Grand Teton park — or it could go to developers.
https://www.npr.org/2024/08/04/nx-s1-5057311/wyoming-grand-teton-land-sale-national-park-or-developers