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“Human beings are a part of nature, not apart from it. Some have always thought this was true, but Dr. Jane Goodall proved it. While best known for her work with chimpanzees, she championed causes both global and local, including working to save grizzly bears in Yellowstone. Jane mobilized the global conservation movement. All of us who call this planet home owe her our gratitude. She was also my friend. I'll miss her.” —Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia Founder Photo courtesy of Todd Wilkinson 

Coming soon: Our first Work in Progress Report. #EarthIsNoEasyBoss

It’s National Public Lands Day and to celebrate we're sharing a few stories from some wonderful National Park and Forest Service employees who have dedicated their careers to stewarding our public lands and waters. When we first interviewed these folks, they'd been fired, and were contemplating how to continue the work they love. They have since been reinstated by court order, though some have since agreed to resign. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gDKM8izR and see if they don't inspire you as they have us.   Photos: Guillermo Diaz, Colin Arisman, Tim Davis, Kenan Chan, Emma Steigerwald, Chelsea Andreozzi

“Trees are the solution for pollution. But when you start cutting those trees up, turning them into pellets and then burning them for energy, it creates a major human problem.”     More than a million acres of US forests have already been cut for biomass, directly exposing frontline communities to heavy pollution. Leaders like Dr. Treva Gear at Dogwood Alliance are part of a growing movement to stop even more destruction.     Learn more about Dogwood Alliance and other environmental groups we support at https://pat.ag/LI/Dogwood

From a humble tin shed to a global leader in sustainability and outdoor innovation, Patagonia's story continues to inspire the adventures it equips. We recently visited Patagonia’s Ventura headquarters to see where it all began. From the blacksmith shop that forged the first climbing gear to the archives of iconic products and the Worn Wear repair program, we’re sharing how Patagonia built its legacy of purpose and performance. But it doesn’t end there—this episode takes you to the trails, surf, and bike paths that embody Patagonia’s culture, where work and play come together in the name of protecting the planet. Watch the full episode for yourself: https://lnkd.in/gEaV-UMd

Work and play go together for our nonprofit partners at the Cascades Wolverine Project. Rain or shine, the team skis out to remote wolverine habitat sites across the Pacific Northwest to set up cameras, monitors the sites throughout the seasons and then uses the data they collect to study changes in climate-impacted wildlife.     “Wolverines depend on deep snow in order to survive,” says Stephanie Williams, the group’s cofounder. “Tracking whether or not they can adapt to this changing climate means that we’re also in some ways tracking our own fate.”    Learn more about Cascades Wolverine Project and other environmental groups we support at https://pat.ag/LI/Cascades Video: Nice Groceries, Michael Bird Shaffer, Joseph DeRose

The US Department of Agriculture wants to rescind one of the most popular conservation policies in US history. For nearly 25 years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has protected over 58 million acres of public lands from road building, strip-mining and logging—keeping 30% of our national forests safe for wildlife, clean water, recreation and endless human meandering. If enough of us voice support for this policy, we have a shot at saving it. Join us and submit a public comment before the September 19 deadline. Take action at https://lnkd.in/gHKrS5G7 Photos: Andrew Burr

"The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the U.S. Forest Service is attempting to paint rescinding the Roadless Rule as a way to protect us from wildfire and encourage responsible forest management," Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert writes in TIME. "We should know better than to take the administration's statements at face value." For the past 25 years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has been a vital shield for over 58 million acres of national forests and grasslands, protecting them from industrial exploitation. However, the current administration's intent to rescind this critical protection threatens not only Indigenous ancestral lands and wildlife habitats but also our access to these beautiful public lands. It's not just about forests; it's about our economy, our climate, and our future. Read Ryan's piece in TIME below. https://lnkd.in/gj86CiNX

Today, tens of millions of acres of our national forests are under threat. The Roadless Rule has safeguarded these landscapes for over two decades, ensuring clean air, clean water, thriving wildlife, and strong outdoor recreation economies. The claim that the Roadless Rule “hampers American business” couldn’t be further from the truth. Patagonia is just one example of companies across the nation - representing the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy - that depend on public lands remaining intact in order for their businesses to thrive.