The Wilderness Society

The Wilderness Society (TWS), founded in 1935, works to protect America’s shared wildlands. It has been at the forefront of every major U.S. wilderness victory, from passing the 1964 Wilderness Act to safeguarding millions of acres of public lands. TWS combines advocacy and science to influence policies on land management—pushing for transparency and public input in Bureau of Land Management (BLM) decisions, fighting harmful oil and gas leasing in sensitive areas, and promoting land conservation solutions that address climate change. The organization also engages the public through campaigns and partnerships (including with Indigenous and local communities) to ensure wild places remain for future generations.