“The Gila Wilderness inspires awe, allowing humans to reconnect with who we really are,” said Carol Ann Fugagli, Executive Director of the Upper Gila Watershed Alliance. “It is an essential haven for wildness where natural processes are left to evolve undisturbed. These values are at the core of the Upper Gila Watershed Alliance, and we honor the dedication of those whose past work allows us to reap the benefits of this special place. Though, with numerous serious climate and biological pressures, we must remain vigilant so future generations will have the chance to experience this precious and rare solitude.”