Issues: Wildlands


Don't Drill Away the West

Across the Western United States, oil and gas companies are trying to turn our last wild places into industrial zones. NRDC is fighting with local partners and through the court system to protect stunning landscapes, rich history, critical wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation areas before they're lost forever.




News and Issues Highlights
BioGems: Save Wild Places
Become a citizen activist and join the fight to preserve threatened wildlife and wild places across the Americas, from Alaska to Peru.

Protecting the Last Wild Forests
The "roadless rule" was created to save our last expanses of true wilderness from development, but it's under assault from oil and logging companies.

Drilling Down
Loopholes in federal laws allow oil and gas companies to drill near homes and schools, spreading pollution and risking human health.

Path to Green Energy
Our Google Earth tool shows that developing renewable energy doesn't have to conflict with preserving wildlife and wildlands in the Western U.S.


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