Summary
Organization name
Great Old Broads for Wilderness
other names
Broads
1989
Tax id (EIN)
87-0479828
Category
Environment
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
555 Rivergate, B1-110Durango, CO 81301
La Plata County, CO, US
Great Old Broads for Wilderness stands with you to protect Mother Earth.
You’re seeing it happen–our lands and waters are being handed over to big money. From giving oil and gas companies sweetheart deals on public land to opening forests to loggers, the people in charge are making a quick buck at the cost of the planet we share.
The profiteers vs. the planet is the fight of our lives. This year, thousands of local champions protected our lands and waters this year–just like we have for 36 years. For example . . .
- Our members tabled at and marched in 82 public events to raise awareness of the urgent need to protect the planet we share.
- Our chapters led 90 monitoring and conservation activities to protect endangered species, ensure clean waters, and preserve wild places.
- Together, we sent 2,100+ comments to stop the U.S. Senate’s proposal to put our public lands on the auction block to the highest bidder.
We stand together because we share a bold vision: connecting older women to each other and the land, for the good of all. History is counting on us to step up. Give by December 31st to support our essential work in 2026. Thank you!
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Our History
Conceived by older women who love wilderness, Broads gives voice to the millions of Americans who want to protect their public lands and wilderness for this and future generations.
Since our beginning in 1989, Broads have been a part of developing solutions to public land threats. We defend our nation's wilderness and work to designate new wilderness areas. We lend our support to conservation partners, testify at hearings on land use policy, and write letters to agency staff, media, and legislators. Educating ourselves about wilderness issues first, we then educate the public and policymakers. We fight for the clean air and water that wild, healthy lands provide.
Mission
Great Old Broads for Wilderness is a women-led national grassroots organization that engages and inspires activism to preserve and protect wilderness and wild lands.
Background Statement
Great Old Broads is growing the feminine voice in conservation by empowering women to lend their years of experience to take a leadership role as an advocate for wild land protections.
To learn more, visit our website at greatoldbroads.org or find us on social media.
Selected in 2021 as one of ten winners, among over 500 nominated, of the Aspiration (Green Financial Services) Climate Action Award.
Testimonials
"Just a short note to let you know of the gratitude I feel in my heart tonite for this lobbying opportunity. From the training to the team development to the scheduling...I have felt supported at every step. I really love my personal growth throughout this process. Great Old Broad for life!"
--Diane Mueller, Colorado
"...your newsletter and organization has a tone of optimism and fun that is a strong contrast from other environmental interest groups (and I support many). The Broads stand apart, particularly in your communication style. I enjoy every issue of your newsletter that comes to me - they're like letters from home. I share them often with students in my university classes and often highlight the Broads as an example of a non-profit at work for public lands. Thanks for all your hard work."
-- David B. Rolloff, Ph.D.
"My friends and I recently took a trip to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument to go camping, running, and hiking. We discussed the challenges to the Monument and decided, as a group, to make donations to groups that are fighting to keep the monuments safe and intact!"
-- Broads donor
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Organization Data
Durango, CO 81301