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Make a Difference in Missouri

Since 1956, we have worked to conserve the lands and waters that make Missouri unique and beautiful. Your support has helped us protect over 150,000 acres and we’ve still got a lot of work to do. Your donation will make a difference. We can’t save nature without you.

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Ozark Cave A spring runs through a cave in the Missouri Ozarks. © Bill Duncan

Conservation in Missouri

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2023 Year in Review | TNC in Missouri

Take a look at seven conservation highlights that made an impact in Missouri and beyond in 2023.

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On a Mission

It is not enough to simply have a mission in Missouri—we have to be on a mission. That difference adds velocity to our work.

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An Interview with a Seed Collector

Each year Keith Bennett, a seed harvest and restoration technician for The Nature Conservancy, scours Missouri fields for more than 200 native plant species.

By Timothy A. Schuler

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New Podcast Episodes Released | It's in Our Nature

Check out the latest episodes of It's in Our Nature, TNC Missouri's podcast that celebrates the connections between people and nature.

Our Conservation Priorities

In Missouri, we’re focused on five conservation priorities where we can change the trendline, move the needle and make Missouri a better place for people and nature. The outcomes of these priorities will have lasting impacts now and for years to come.

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Bennett Springs Rocks and grasses at edge of a large spring. © Byron Jorjorian

Learn more about our work

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The Big Lessons of Little Creek Conservation

From stream restoration to sustainable agriculture, a Missouri conservation initiative demonstrates how watersheds can recover.

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St. Louis Green Schoolyards

Learn how TNC is partnering with the Saint Louis Public School District and other community partners to launch a green schoolyard pilot program in Missouri.

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Construction of a Levee Setback on the Missouri River

Learn how restored and reconnected floodplains are benefiting the communities and wildlife along the Missouri River.

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