In January 2007, Conservation Alliance breakfast speaker and naturalist poet Terry Tempest Williams issued a challenge to the young people assembled there. "What might a different power look like?" she asked. "We encourage you to gather. Who will take the lead? "

A few outdoor professionals under the age of 40 put their heads together and came up with an idea to meet Williams' challenge. Conservation Next intends to unite environmental activists of all ages called "Nexters" to take a leading role in advancing the conservation movement forward.

SNEWS® Live connected with two of the group's co-founders to bring you this report.

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