Dani Poirer is the Director at Wasatch Backcountry Alliance, where she advocates for community access in the Central Wasatch Mountains in Utah. Dani is also part of Outdoor Alliance’s Grasstops Collective.
Read MoreLast month, Outdoor Alliance gathered its first cohort of the Grasstops Collective in Washington D.C. We held more than 80 meetings on the Hill, advocating for end of the year policy priorities, including passing the EXPLORE Act.
Read MoreIn 2002, two leaders in the paddling community, Pam Dillon and Risa Shimoda, helped to found a coalition of recreation groups committed to working together to protect landscapes and outdoor experiences.
Read More“Advocating in DC is a lot like skiing a big line. It's intimidating leading up to it, but you feel empowered and accomplished when the day is done," said Dani Poirier, Director at Wasatch Backcountry Alliance.
Read MoreKathleen Baker is the executive director of Runners for Public Lands, a California-based nonprofit organization that represents runners in protecting the environment.
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