Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) announced its ninth biennial Grassroots Advocacy Conference will take place virtually, August 24-25. Participants will be joining policy makers, athletes, grassroots activists, scientists, educators, mountain guides, local elected officials, and other recreation and conservation stakeholders and activists from across the country for a virtual program focusing on issues important to public lands, winter and sustainable recreation.
The conference will explore the latest developments in national policy, advocacy and planning issues; share regional grassroots successes and strategies; meet with public land managers and fellow activists; and gain new advocacy tools.
Conference Sessions Include:
- Curbing Our Enthusiasm: Managing Increased Recreation Use on Public Lands
- The New Era of Winter Travel Management: Implementing the Over-Snow Vehicle Rule to Bring Balance to the Backcountry
- Improving Capacity on the Ground: Meeting Visitors Where They Are
- Investing in Our Greatest Asset: Why Funding the Forest Service is More Important Than Ever.
- Grow or Die? Ski Area Expansions on National Forest Lands
- Responsible Influence: Creating an Ethic of Inclusion and Conservation through Social Media
WWA grassroots groups and members, backcountry partners, as well as outdoor enthusiasts are welcome to join. Register here https://winterwildlands.org/conference/
