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Access Fund Partners with the UBC Pro Tour
7/30/2010 The Access Fund and NE2C Productions are proud to announce a continuing partnership between the Access Fund, the National climbing advocacy group that keeps climbing areas open and the Unified Bouldering Championships (UBC) Pro Tour, North America’s marquee competition climbing series. The UBC ORSM event is traditionally the biggest event of the North American professional bouldering calendar, and this year it kicks off the show in Salt Lake City August 2nd & 3rd 2010. Washington Climbers Coalition pays off Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign loan for Index, returning funds to the revolving loan program 7/9/2010 Last week, WCC paid back its loan to the Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign (AFLCC) for the option agreement on Lower Index Town Wall in Washington. The WCC submitted its final loan repayment—returning the original $15,000 to the Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign where it will be loaned back out to save other climbing areas. Access Fund Becomes Nationally Recognized Member of Land Trust Alliance 6/9/2010 The Access Fund announced today that it has become a nationally recognized member of the Land Trust Alliance, committing itself to meeting the same high standards as other leading land conservation organizations around the country. Members of the board of directors from both organizations made the unanimous decision to dissolve the Access Fund Land Foundation and transfer all holdings to the Access Fund. Access Fund to Refinance Pendergrass-Murray Loan, Saving Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition Thousands 6/87/2010 The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps U.S. climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, announced today that it will provide Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition with short-term financing to pay off the current seller-financed loan on the Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. Access Fund Announces First Round 2010 Grant Recipients 5/7/2010 In the first round of the Climbing Preservation Grant Program for 2010, the Climbing Banned at Portion of Castle Rocks – Access Fund Set to Appeal 4/12/2010 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a climbing ban on 400 acres in the Castle Rocks Interagency Recreation Area, adjacent to Castle Rocks State Park in Idaho. This ban affects over 40 established climbs and hundreds of potential new routes. The ban is more restrictive than any other BLM climbing area in the country, and is an even higher standard than those imposed on wilderness areas or other highly protected land designations. Dead Point Magazine to Host Poker Match in Support of Access Fund 3/3/2010 Dead Point Magazine is excited to announce the first annual “Poker n’ Access,” Texas Hold’em Tournament to take place during the 8th Annual New River Rendezvous on May 15th 2010. All proceeds will benefit the Access Fund. Learn how you can participate! Access Fund Announces 2009 Sharp End Awards 2/4/2010 Each year the Access Fund recognizes individuals and businesses that go above and beyond to volunteer their time and efforts to preserving climbing access and the climbing environment. These recipients stand out in their commitment to the American climbing community, and the Access Fund is honored to present this year's awards to a worthy group of volunteers and activists. Access Fund to Refinance Farley Ledge Loan, Saving Western Massachusetts Climbers’ Coalition Thousands 12/15/2009 The Access Fund announced today that it will provide Western Massachusetts Climbers’ Coalition with short-term financing to pay off an existing $30,000 bank loan on 7 acres of land at the base of Farley Ledge in Erving, Massachusetts. Carolina Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund Set to Purchase Rumbling Bald West Side Boulders in North Carolina 12/4/2009 The Carolina Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund announced today the intent to purchase and conserve the Rumbling Bald West Side Boulders in North Carolina to protect against development. Access Fund’s New Visa Platinum Rewards Card Offers a New Way to Support the Cause 11/11/2009 The Access Fund and CardPartner, Inc. have joined forces to launch the Access Fund Visa® affinity Platinum Rewards credit card. Access Fund Brings Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival to Berkeley, CA 10/19/2009 The Access Fund and guest emcee Timmy O'Neill set to host the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival in Berkeley, California, on Thursday, November 12th, 2009. Buy tickets now! Access Fund Announces Third Round Grant Recipients for 2009 10/6/2009 In the third round of the Climbing Preservation Grant Program for 2009, the Access Fund awarded over $11,500 to support local climbing activism and conservation of the climbing environment. Southeastern Climbers Coalition Closes on Steele The Southeastern Climbers Coalition www.seclimbers.org (SCC) closed on a 25 acre tract and cliffline in Access Fund Announces Multimillion Campaign to Save Endanged Climbing Areas 7/23/2009 The Access Fund announces the launch of a new campaign to save endangered climbing areas—the Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign (AFLCC). The AFLCC is a multimillion-dollar revolving loan program designed to provide local climbing organizations and other agencies with the funds and expertise needed to act quickly to save threatened climbing areas. Access Fund Announces Second Round Grant Recipients for 2009 7/16/2009 In the second round of the Climbing Preservation Grant Program for 2009, the Access Fund awarded over $12,000 to support local climbing activism and conservation of the climbing environment. During this second round of grants, the Access Fund is supporting five proposals, representing a wide array of projects from grassroots start-up, to trail work, climber education, and sanitation. Access Fund Launches New Advocacy Tool 7/15/2009 The Access Fund announced today the launch of a new online grassroots advocacy tool that makes it easier and faster for activists to help influence public policy that affects climbing access. The new technology enables supporters to quickly and easily respond to urgent action alerts online by sending a preformatted letter or customizing their own letter, which is then automatically sent to the correct decision makers. Access Fund Secures MOU with National Park Service 6/24/2009 The Access Fund announces today that, after six years of collaborative negotiations, it has finalized and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Park Service (NPS), framing a cooperative relationship between climbers and NPS. Access Fund and Washington Climbers Coalition Secure an Option to Purchase Lower Index Town Wall in Washington 5/18/2009 The popular climbing area was closed earlier this year when the private landowner revoked access due to renewed interest from quarrying companies. After weeks of negotiations, an option agreement was reached that gives the Washington Climbers Coalition the sole right to purchase the property for long-term management. Access Fund to Host Telluride Mountainfilm Zero Emissions Tour in Boulder 5/21/2009 Access Fund announces today that it will host a stop on the Telluride Mountainfilm Zero Emissions Tour on June 10, 2009 at the Boulder Theater in downtown Boulder, CO. |
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