CalWild, formerly known as the California Wilderness Coalition, is a statewide conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring California’s public lands, wilderness areas, and biodiversity. The organization works to advance durable protections for wild places through advocacy, community engagement, and collaboration with public agencies and local stakeholders.
CalWild typically pursues legislative policies related to public lands protection, wilderness designation, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, wildfire management reform, water resource protection, and equitable access to outdoor recreation.
CalWild is primarily funded through individual donations, foundation grants, and philanthropic contributions.
CalWild collaborates with local conservation groups, environmental coalitions, tribal partners, outdoor recreation advocates, and national environmental organizations focused on public lands and climate policy.
Non-profit organization