As much as we believe conservation and policies affecting Arizona’s outdoors should be above partisan politics, in today’s world that’s simply not the case. But because of the Arizona Wildlife Federation's (AWF) unique breadth of conservation-minded individuals who enjoy all forms of outdoor recreation, we have built trusted relationships and are able to work effectively on both sides of the aisle. Conservation advocacy in difficult political times isn’t easy, and it isn’t always fun. But organizing effective advocates for Arizona’s outdoors and wildlife is one of the most important things we do to assure outdoor opportunities are there for our children and grandchildren.

Arizona’s diverse public lands, and the wildlife they support, are an integral part of our state’s identity and outdoor heritage. We must all work to conserve them for future generations.