WILDLANDS ARE BEING DESTROYED FOR SHORT-TERM PROFIT.

The evolution of dynamic wild ecosystems unfolds over centuries—but it takes far less time to destroy them. In just a few generations, certain industries have laid waste to old-growth forest, polluted and drained mighty rivers and erected mechanical giants to drill the earth for fossil fuel. What’s been lost in the process—clean water, key wildlife habitat, the opportunity for solitude—cannot be restored to its original state. As climate change intensifies, these wild refuges are more important than ever, which is why we fight to protect our wild lands.

EARTHJUSTICE PROTECTS WILD AREAS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS BY:

• PRESERVING TREASURED WILD PLACES through litigation that ensures large tracts of wild land and water are preserved for future generations of people and wildlife.
• REDUCING STRESSORS like development, drilling, deforestation and other destruction to build resilient ecosystems that can withstand climate change.

WE’RE SUCCESSFUL.

In 2012, Earthjustice’s determined litigation and advocacy campaign to protect more than 50 million acres of wild, roadless lands finally paid off in full—more than a decade after the first lawsuit. Along with many allies, we defended the Clinton-era Roadless Rule through a torrent of legal challenges and attempts to dismantle its protections for our national forests. These landmark victories preserve the sanctity and wild character of a vast amount of land for future generations to enjoy.

"Wilderness and wild things are not merely to be enjoyed on summer backpacking trips—they also must be defended." – Tim Preso, Managing Attorney of Northern Rockies office