Every day the United States loses 6,000 acres of open space and wilderness. Join us in rethinking development. Every day the United States loses 6,000 acres of open space and wilderness. Join us in rethinking development. The Saving the West Foundation (STWF) is an education-based nonprofit that highlights the importance of academic excellence, workforce development and environmental sustainability. Our work is dedicated to improving the lives of young people in both urban and rural neighborhoods. We strive to bridge the urban-rural divide by fostering community and understanding between people who live in densely populated cities and those who live and work on the land.