The Wilderness Society

11/15/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/14/2024 10:03

10 conservation and public lands victories from 2024

From expanded wildlife refuges to stronger protections for public lands, 2024 brought groundbreaking conservation wins

We are still processing Donald Trump's re-election and the looming threat his administration poses to conservation. But while we prepare for the year ahead, let's not lose sight of the major victories we secured in 2024. From landmark rules that make polluters pay their fair share to the expansion of national monuments, 2024 brought us solid wins worth celebrating-many of which position public lands as a vital part of the solution to the climate crisis.

We want to thank you, our supporters and partners -many of the following wins would've been impossible without your tireless efforts. These victories are the foundation we must build on, even as we face an uncertain future.