Wildlands

Don't Drill Away the West

• Across the Western United States, oil and gas companies are trying to turn our last wild places into industrial zones. NRDC is fighting with local partners and through the court system to protect stunning landscapes, rich history, critical wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation areas before they're lost forever. READ MORE »

Guide

Don't Get Fracked!

Current laws need to be changed to catch up with the explosion of drilling for oil and natural gas in the United States. In the meantime, find out what you can do now to protect your family and your community.READ MORE »

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BioGems: Save Wild Places

Become a citizen activist and join the fight to preserve threatened wildlife and wild places across the Americas, from Alaska to Peru. READ MORE »

Overview

Protecting the Last Wild Forests

The Roadless Area Conservation Rule was enacted to preserve pristine wilderness and the wildlife that lives there for all generations. But it's been under attack by oil and logging companies and their supporters in the Bush administration since its passage in 2001. Large portions of American wilderness, including Alaska's Tongass National Forest, remained threatened today, even after George W. Bush has left office. READ MORE »

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Our Forests Aren't Fuel

Forests are for wild animals, fresh air, clean water, and hiking with our kids. But now industry wants to burn our forests for biomass electricity, polluting the air we breathe and stealing from future generations. READ MORE »

Maps

Path to Green Energy

Our Google Earth tool shows that developing renewable energy doesn't have to conflict with preserving wildlife and wildlands in the Western U.S. READ MORE »