For more than 50 years, the Great Burn Conservation Alliance (GBCA) has worked to safeguard the wild character of the Northern Bitterroot Mountains along the Idaho–Montana border. This landscape—known as the Great Burn—spans nearly 2 million acres of roadless, wildlands filled with old-growth cedar, alpine ridges and clean, cool streams.
GBCA’s mission is simple but vital: protect, connect and inspire. We protect the Great Burn through advocacy for wildland protections and responsible public land management. We connect people to this unique place by maintaining trails, restoring habitat and supporting sustainable recreation. And we inspire the next generation of conservation leaders through education and stewardship programs that foster a deeper bond between people and wild places.
But we can’t do it alone. The future of the Great Burn depends on those who love and value it. Whether you lace up your boots to volunteer on a trail crew, lend your voice in defense of wildlands or contribute financially to keep this work moving forward—you are part of protecting the Great Burn.
How you can get involved: Volunteer on a trail or stewardship project during the summer months, advocate for strong protections of public lands or donate to sustain our work year-round. Together, we can keep the Great Burn wild—for today and for generations to come. Learn more at Greatburn.org.
