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Access Fund Conservation Team Ready to Hit the Road
9/21/2011 The Access Fund is excited to announce that the Access Fund’s new traveling Conservation Team, sponsored by Jeep® brand, is ready to hit the road—first stop the Rocktoberfest climbing festival in the Red River Gorge of Kentucky. Access Fund Announces Second Round Grant Recipients 9/12/2011 The Access Fund is pleased to announce the second round of the Climbing Preservation Grant Program for 2011. For the first time this year, Access Fund members were given the opportunity to rate grant projects, helping the Access Fund decide which projects they were most interested in funding. In this round of grants, the Access Fund awarded over $20,000 to support local climbing activism and conservation of the climbing environment. New Additions to the Access Fund Programs Team 8/9/2011 The Access Fund is pleased to announce new additions to the Programs Team to further assist the American climbing community with access issues and stewardship projects nationwide. REI, Outdoor Research, and CLIF® BAR to be Supporting Sponsors of the Access Fund - Jeep® Climbing Conservation Team 7/28/2011 The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, is excited to announce the Jeep® brand as the title sponsor of the Access Fund’s new traveling Conservation Team, with REI, Outdoor Research, and CLIF BAR as the supporting sponsors of the program. Access Fund Partners with the Jeep Brand to Mobilize Climbing Conservation Team 7/25/2011 The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, is thrilled to announce the Jeep® brand, as the title sponsor of the Access Fund’s new traveling Conservation Team. Access Fund Releases Free Climbing News Application for Smart Phone Users 7/19/2011 The Access Fund is excited to announce the release of its new smartphone application that delivers breaking news in the climbing world. Iphone® and Android® users can pick and choose which news feeds to receive from a variety of climbing media outlets. Access Fund Helps CRAG-VT Take Emergency Stewardship Action to Repair Access Road to Major Local Crags 7/11/2011 After an unprecedented flood washed out the road to three major crags in the Bolton, Vermont area, CRAG-VT took immediate action to restore the road, preventing damage to neighboring lands. A small loan through the Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign (AFLCC) will assist with the cost and jumpstart CRAG-VT fundraising efforts. New Study Shows Outdoor Recreation Key to 87,000 Arizona Jobs 5/6/2011 Arizona businesses, outdoor recreation groups say new figures show why lawmakers should protect wilderness and tourism initiatives Access Fund Tells Congress “Common Sense” Budget Needed for Depts. Interior and Agriculture Access Fund’s Executive Director Brady Robinson today testified before the House Appropriations Committee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, asking for adequate funding for the Departments of Interior and Agriculture to ensure sufficient access for Americans to parks and public lands. The hearing considered spending priorities for the FY 2012 budget. Grant from Conservation Alliance Completes Jailhouse Fundraising Campaign 4/6/2011 The Access Fund is excited to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Conservation Alliance to secure permanent public access to and long-term conservation of Jailhouse Rock climbing area near Sonora, California, ending the Unlock Jailhouse fundraising campaign. Access Fund Announces First Round Grant Recipients for 2011 4/5/2011 In the first round of the Climbing Preservation Grant Program for 2011, the Access Fund awarded over $18,000 to support local climbing activism and conservation of the climbing environment. Presented two times annually, the Climbing Preservation Grant program provides financial assistance to the grassroots network and land managers across the United States. Access Fund Announces 2010 Adopt a Crag Awards 3/31/2011 Since its inception in 1999, Adopt a Crag has been the largest climbing community volunteer initiative throughout the nation. Each year, the Access Fund and its sponsors honor those organizers who went above and beyond. We are excited to present the 2010 Adopt a Crag awards to a deserving group of volunteers. Jailhouse Unlocked: Community helps Access Fund reach initial fundraising goal 2/25/2011 The Access Fund is thrilled to announce the completion of the initial fundraising phase for Jailhouse Rock. In just over two months, climbers and conservationists from California and beyond have raised over $49,000—exceeding our initial fundraising goal. Access Fund Announces 2010 Sharp End Awards 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 Helps American Alpine Club Secure 40 Acres for New River Gorge Climbers’ Campground 12/22/2010 The Access Fund is pleased to announce that it has provided the American Alpine Club (AAC) with an 18-month loan to assist with the purchase of 40 acres in Fayetteville, West Virginia adjacent to the New River Gorge National River. The land will be improved as a campground. Access Fund Secures Jailhouse Rock – Asks for Further Support 11/18/2010 The Access Fund is pleased to announce permanent access has been secured to Jailhouse Rock near Sonora, California through the Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign. However more help is needed from the climbing community for long-term conservation. Access Fund Gathers Land Managers and Climbers in Vegas 11/2/2010 On October 22 through 24 the Access Fund brought federal land managers and field-level personnel who are involved in recreation policy together to share best practices in climbing management and tackle complicated issues related to cultural resources, fixed anchors, sensitive species, and wilderness designations. Access Fund Urges Support for Colorado Wilderness Proposals 9/30/2010 Today the Access Fund announced its support for two Colorado wilderness proposals that protect recreational access and respect private property rights. Access Fund Announces Second Round Grant Recipients for 2010 9/17/2010 The Access Fund is proud to support three projects with over $13,000 towards stewardship and start-up costs to complete the second round of the Access Fund Climbing Preservation Grant Program in 2010. 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. |
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