Land & Water Stories

Nature Briefs

Colombia’s new national park will safeguard a critical wildlife corridor, and an improved trail system in New York will allow visitors to enjoy this section of the Finger Lakes Trail.

Connecticut Places We Protect

Learn more about the places that The Nature Conservancy protects in Connecticut.

Coming Together for the Boquet

Protecting, Restoring and Rewilding a River for All Who Rely on It

Mangroves in the Caribbean

Examine the role of Caribbean mangroves in protecting seagrass beds and coral reefs, supporting diverse marine life and shielding coastal economies from climate impacts.

Sustainable Solutions in the Caribbean: TNC’s Ridge to Reef Initiatives

Explore how watershed management helps balance ecosystem health and community resilience in the Caribbean.

On Victor Ranch, caring for land and community goes hand-in-hand

Grant Victor has transformed his land into a lush place where cattle, crops and nature can thrive. Now, he’s helping underserved farmers get in on the conservation game.

Yes, Climate Change is Raising the Risks — and Stakes — of Extreme Wildfires

Extreme wildfires are getting more frequent and severe. Slowing climate change will help.

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Bringing the Marsh Back Home

A living shoreline project in Louisiana promises to revive Lake Pontchartrain's missing marshes, with help from the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal funding.

Dr. Tiara Moore Redefines Belonging in Marine Science

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) celebrates Dr. Tiara Moore, founder of Black in Marine Science (BIMS), whose research and tireless efforts empower Black marine scientists to thrive in their field.

Taneum Watershed Trails: A Restoration Story

TNC in Washington is working to restore the Taneum Watershed, where key headwaters of the Yakima River Basin can be found, making it important to water quantity and quality throughout the basin.

Nature's Non-Binary Fluidity in Our Global Oceans

Did you know that sex is not so distinctly defined among many animals? It often shifts in the most fluid of environments: the ocean.

Andrew Nelson: Futurist Farmer Bridging Technology and Agriculture

Born and raised on his parent's farm, Andrew's deep appreciation for the land and desire to leave a better world for future generations have inspired him to marry high-tech with homesteading.

Helping Washington's Coastal Forests Prepare for the Future

TNC is working at the Ellsworth Creek Preserve to offer land managers a way to cultivate characteristics that will help tomorrow’s forests adapt to an ever-changing environment.

Snow, Trees and Hope: How Forest Restoration Boosts Cascades Snowpack

TNC's Dr. Emily Howe explores new research that brings hope for an increase in depth and duration of snowpack in the Cascades.

Listening Sessions with a Marsh: Port Susan Bay Preserve's Estuary Restoration

TNC is working to restore important estuary habitat at Port Susan Bay Preserve, a living laboratory to advance wetland science.

When Restoration Gets Explosive

TNC in Washington tests explosives as a way to create & reconnect estuary channels at our Port Susan Bay Preserve, creating healthier habitat with fewer long-term consequences for the ecosystem.

Kentucky Fire Management

The Nature Conservancy works with partners in Kentucky to carefully select and manage natural areas that will benefit from prescribed fire.

6PPD: The Secret Killer of Puget Sound Salmon

What is known about the range of 6PPD-quinone’s effects once in water is sobering. Scientists have identified 6PPD-quinone as the main cause of pre-spawn mortality for coho salmon.

Two-Minute Takeaway: What Is a Watershed?

Welcome to the Two-Minute Takeaway, a quick explanation of scientific terms and concepts we use regularly in conservation. Today we learn about watersheds.

Catching Animals...on Camera in the Ellsworth Creek Preserve

The Nature Conservancy’s Ellsworth Creek Preserve is a “living laboratory” where TNC is studying how mammals are using the patchwork forest landscape and respond to forest-management techniques.

Two-Minute Takeaway What Is a Floodplain?

Welcome to the Two-Minute Takeaway, a quick explanation of scientific terms and concepts we use regularly in conservation. Today we learn about floodplains.

The Nature Conservancy's Impact in Utah

For 40 years, TNC's Utah chapter has helped protect the state’s lands and waters through innovation, partnership and countless wins for nature and people.

Two Minute Takeaway: What Is Riprap?

A quick explanation of scientific terms and concepts we use regularly in conservation.

Future Forests: Living with Fire

The Nature Conservancy in New Mexico hosted a panel event to discuss how to protect communities and our natural and cultural resources in the face of wildfire.

Creating the Stormwater Heatmap: An Open-Source Tool to Track Pollution

This interactive mapping tool, report generator and data repository quantitatively visualizes hotspots of pollution generation and runoff throughout the Puget Sound watershed.

Two-Minute Takeaway: What Is Infiltration?

Welcome to the Two-Minute Takeaway, a quick explanation of scientific terms and concepts we use regularly in conservation. Today we learn about infiltration.

North Dakota Prescribed Fire Cooperative

A collective of agencies and nonprofits have banded together to change the culture around prescribed fire in North Dakota.

Exploring Nature: Sandy Beaches

Welcome to Exploring Nature, an illustrated blog series that (re)discovers the natural world through art, science and observation. Today we'll explore sandy beaches.

From Great Lakes to Great Lakes: African Women Scientists Travel 7,000+ Miles to Share Conservation Strategies to Protect the World’s Fresh Water

Women scientists travel from Africa to the Midwest to conduct research and share their work in the African Great Lakes.

Port Susan Bay Preserve: Where Have All the Chinook Gone?

TNC scientists and partners have launched an investigation to find out why there are so few Chinook salmon in Port Susan Bay.

Beyond Our Borders: Connections Between Wisconsin and Colombia

TNC in Wisconsin is proud to partner with TNC in Colombia to protect critical habitat for the wildlife and world that we share.

Candid Camera: A View into Cle Elum Ridge's Wildlife Project

A pilot project at Cle Elum Ridge enables TNC and partners to observe wildlife in their natural habitat in a non-invasive, low-impact way.

New Video from Cle Elum Ridge Highlights Efforts, Learnings, Successes

In a large-scale “living laboratory,” TNC & partners are combining forest restoration, ecological fire & applied science across 10,000 acres on the Cle Elum Ridge in the Central Cascades area of WA.

Health Benefits of Trees

Learn how trees benefit you and what you can do to help trees.

Puget Sound Orcas

Learn about Puget Sound’s three Southern Resident killer whale pods, called J, K and L pods.

Five Nature Conservancy Preserves in Washington You Can Visit Any Time

Here are five Nature Conservancy preserves in Washington that you can visit anytime to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and learn about The Nature Conservancy’s conservation efforts.

Farm Bill Funds Help Maui Farmer Rise from the Ashes

Anne Carter's 6-acre farm in Maui, Hawai'i was devastated in the August 2023 wildfires. As she began to pick up the pieces of her business, she turned to the Farm Bill for support.

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Harvesting Hope: How the Farm Bill Grew a Green Future for the Hauser Family's Farm

Development and water scarcity threatened their farm in Camp Verde, Arizona—until opportunity came knocking.

Fire Helped This North Dakota Rancher Grow 8-Foot-Tall Grass

A North Dakota rancher conducted a controlled burn on his property. The results were unbelievable.

Creating a Regenerative Foodscape in Kenya

The CHEF Program is coordinating agricultural efforts across central Kenya for maximum sustainability.

Restoring Streams Within the Sagebrush Sea

Simple to build, rock and brush structures can have outsized benefits for wildlife and groundwater supplies.

Wild North

For generations, residents of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula have watched their local forests bounce among corporate owners. Now they’re deciding the forests’ fate themselves.

River Champions

Local leaders in the Western Balkans are taking a stand to preserve Europe’s last free-flowing rivers.

Farming the Sun

Pioneering farmers in Colorado are making room for renewables by combining farm fields with solar panels.

Grasses are Everything

Warda Kanagwa, TNC’s livestock and grazing officer in northern Tanzania, helps the Maasai people protect grasslands that are foundational to their livelihood and to the region’s spectacular wildlife.

Going with the Flow: Conserving Water for Ranchers and a River

Funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is helping to tackle the Colorado's water crisis, one irrigation ditch at a time.

How the West Fights Fire with Fire

After a century of excluding fires in our Western dry forests, these landscapes are now dangerously overgrown. Urgent action is needed.

Satellite-based Agriculture Data

National cropland and grassland datasets open new possibilities.

Coastal Wetland Blue Carbon in Aotearoa New Zealand

Researchers, practitioners, resource managers & mana whenua participated in a series of hui in 2023 to share knowledge about current coastal wetland blue carbon projects & aspirations for the future.

Oyster Reef Restoration in Louisiana

More than a source of food, oyster reefs provide valuable coastal habitat.

Forever Wild: Shield Ranch

One Texas family’s journey in protecting their land while continuing to foster kinship with nature for future generations.

Using Fire to Restore Illinois Prairies and Woodlands

The Nature Conservancy has made it a priority to use “good fire” to keep native habitats healthy.

Seeing Run Hill with the Man Who Saved It

What does it take to protect land? Learn the exciting story of how TNC helped save Run Hill, a North Carolina treasure.

Louisiana Treesilience

The Nature Conservancy is building tree canopy in Louisiana communities hit hardest by recent hurricanes.

2023 Oklahoma Impact Report

Thank you to all who help support our work every year to create a future for Oklahoma where nature and people thrive together.

Illinois Conservation Report 2023

From restoring the freshwaters that connect us all to bolstering the development of climate-resilient communities, 2023 was a tremendous year in conservation for TNC Illinois.

With the Right Tools, Seaweed Can Be an Important Piece of the Climate Puzzle

The Nature Conservancy’s aquaculture scientists and collaborators are studying ways to ensure that seaweed as an aquaculture crop can realize its potential as a nature-positive food system.

India’s First Water Fund in Action: The Ghod River Water Fund

Supporting India's sustainable water management through innovative water solutions

Midwest Women Leading in Conservation

Meet the women who are making an impact and leading the way in conservation throughout the Midwest.

Norfolk Water Fund: Investing in Nature for Water Security

A cross-sector coalition is working to scale nature’s solutions for the people of eastern England.

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Removing Barriers to Reconnect Rivers

Clean, healthy rivers not only support fish and wildlife, they can provide inexpensive, no-carbon energy, along with jobs and recreational opportunities.

A Growing Community

A network of Black, Indigenous and other farmers of color in Ohio are supporting each other and developing regenerative growing methods.

A Park for the Past

The new Nilpena Ediacara National Park in South Australia preserves wild evolutionary history and a rich desert landscape.

Playing with Fire: My View from Prescribed Burns in the Allegheny Highlands

Eli Beech-Brown shares his new understanding of “good fire” for healthy forests gained during a summer interning in the mountains of Virginia.

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Accelerating Adaptation: Nature-based Solutions

The promise and limitations of nature-based solutions in the race to adapt to increasing floods and droughts.

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Trees in Peril

This visual story shows the threats facing North America's ash, elm, hemlock and beech trees and the urgent efforts to save them from invasive pests and pathogens.

SOAR-ing to New Heights: Bringing together Conservation, Agriculture, and Military Interests

In a new initiative, we're working with the Department of Defense and partners to conserve land in the Colorado Springs area while supporting agricultural, conservation, and military interests.

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Restoring Streams and Wetlands Through the Ohio Mitigation Program (OMP)

The Ohio Mitigation Program is improving water quality and creating healthy habitats for wildlife to thrive by reviving the state's degraded streams and wetlands.

Rivers Reborn: Alewives Fish Make a Recovery in Maine

Alewives fish are continuing to make a remarkable recovery in Maine. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is helping to reconnect and restore fish passages in the Penobscot river and watershed.

Eternal Mongolia: The New Plan to Protect 30% of Mongolian Land

Mongolia has long had some of the most ambitious conservation goals in the world. Now it has a plan to achieve those goals and the funding to match.

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The Mobile-Tensaw Delta: Protecting the Land Between the Rivers

The Mobile-Tensaw Delta, a vital conservation landscape, lies within the Southern Deltas region, a network of floodplains, rivers and wetlands that extends across the southeastern U.S.

Sustainable Agriculture Conservation

The Nature Conservancy is partnering with Nebraska farmers in sustainable farming practices that benefit crops and the environment.

Restoring Alabama Rivers

Alabama fish haven't migrated upriver on their own for generations. Jason Throneberry, a TNC freshwater program director, talks fish cannons, endangered Alabama sturgeon and getting fish past dams.

Missouri Habitat Strike Teams

See how Missouri's Habitat Strike Teams are combating invasive species and helping to restore vulnerable landscapes.

Protecting Freshwater in Pennsylvania & Delaware

In Pennsylvania and Delaware, TNC partners with state and federal agencies, community organizations, farmers, private landowners and other environmental partners in order to improve water quality.

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Harvesting Hope: How the Farm Bill Helped Save the Hatcher Family's Ranch

Drought and a prairie dog invasion left Treg Hatcher on the verge of selling his family's cattle ranch in Kansas. Until funding from the Farm Bill's EQIP program helped turn it all around.

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Q&A: Protecting Grasslands, Supporting Ranchers

Learn about grazing practices that benefit nature and people in this Q&A with Nancy Labbe, co-director of TNC’s North America Regenerative Grazing Strategy.

Growing Access to Sustainable Agriculture in Arkansa

By offering workshops and increasing access to irrigation timers and other tools, partners are reducing water usage on Arkansas farms.

United For Rivers: Protecting Some of Europe’s Last Wild Rivers

We’re working to protect 13 of the world’s last free-flowing rivers across five Western Balkan countries. Meet some of the local champions who are helping make river protection a reality.

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Fire: A Prescription for Ecosystem Health

A century of fire suppression has made forests vulnerable to extreme fires. With funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, TNC and the U.S. Forest Service conducted a prescribed fire in New Mexico.

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The Vinary Fund

Accelerating protection of Montana’s most important lands for nature and people.

The Making of a Million

Celebrating the protection of 1 million acres of land in Texas.

Our Partnership with Arhaus

The Nature Conservancy and Arhaus are partnering in support of forest restoration.

Together, We Find a Way: New York Impact 2023

In New York and beyond, we work to conserve nature, address climate change and enable equitable conservation. Here is an overview of our impact in 2023.

A Cause Greater Than Any One of Us

Dave Livermore shares his reflections on 43 years with The Nature Conservancy.

2023 Top Conservation Wins

From water to land, to forest, to people. This year we have expanded our projects and pioneered new ideas—always working toward a future where people and nature thrive.

Policy Priorities in Alaska

Explore our view on issues that matter in the 49th State.

Six Things to Know about Water in Oregon

Learn about water in Oregon and what TNC is doing to help secure sustainable drinking water.

Restoring Western Montana Forests

In Western Montana, we’re restoring forests to a more natural condition—one that reduces the risk of catastrophic wildfire damage to forests and homes and helps fight climate change.

A New National Park is Born in Colombia

The newly created National Natural Park Serranía de Manacacías, safeguards a vital wildlife corridor and a globally important ecosystem that was not represented in the protected area system.

Our Virginia: Impact Report 2023

From the Appalachians to our Atlantic barrier islands, we're seeing conservation pay off across Virginia.

A Season of Good Fire in Washington

From the Columbia Gorge to the northeast corner of Washington, prescribed fire training takes place to facilitate peer-to-peer learning and hands-on experience with prescribed fire.

Protecting the Amazon Rainforest and Basin

The Amazon Rainforest is Earth's greatest reserve of life. Explore how our lives are tied to this unique place and how we can protect it.

2023 Year in Review

Explore TNC conservation successes across Colorado in 2023.

Utah's Public Lands

Join TNC on a survey of U.S. Forest Service Research Natural Areas in Utah.

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A Tale of Two Forests

The Nature Conservancy provides support as two communities in Papua New Guinea try to save their disappearing woodlands.

The Physician for the Forest

In the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Greg Cooper pilots an experimental treatment regimen to restore the health of the oak and hickory ecosystem.

Giving to Illinois 2023

No matter where you are in Illinois—whether walking along a tree-lined street or sitting on a combine harvester, birdwatching in the prairie or fishing along a river—we are all connected by nature.

Nature-Based Solutions Are Protecting Cape Town’s Water Supply

After five years, the Greater Cape Town Water Fund is returning billions of liters of water to the city and surrounding areas.

Ohio: United by Nature

People are a part of nature. Together, we can make Ohio a place where people and nature thrive for generations to come.

Great Lakes Northwoods

The Great Lakes Northwoods are a critically important landscape that filters and provides high-quality freshwater, maintains species biodiversity and naturally stores carbon.

Rafting Through The Grand Canyon

Conservancy scientist Eloise Kendy had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to raft down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.

Federal Policy Can Protect Coastlines and Culture

South Carolinian Tia Clark is bringing national attention to the state's coastline through crabbing, and federal funding from the IIJA can help ensure S.C. coasts are protected for years to come.

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Our Priorities

TNC works with communities and government to develop solutions for island resilience that help chart a course to a more sustainable, resilient and biodiverse future.

Ranchers Unite Behind Nature-Based Solutions for Unpredictable Rainfall

Discover how a South Dakota rancher has slowed down water on his land, hoping to reduce erosion and improve water quality.

What Does It Mean to Steward Land and Manage for Resiliency?

Successful land conservation requires science-based stewardship and management. Learn how we’re ensuring a healthy future for Delaware’s lands.

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Returning Fire to Ohio's Lands

While fire is often viewed as a destructive force, scientists say the correct use of wildland fire can save money, protect lives and improve wildlife habitat.

What Does It Mean to Steward Land and Manage for Resiliency in Pennsylvania?

Successful conservation requires science-based management and stewardship. Learn how we’re ensuring a healthy future for Pennsylvania's lands.

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Fortin Chacabuco: How sustainable grazing can save Patagonia's natural landscapes

Fortin Chacabuco is Argentina's first sustainable grasslands demonstration ranch. The working ranch protects Patagonian landscapes and spreads conservation to all of Argentina.

American Buffalo Return Home to Tribal Lands

Through our partnership with the InterTribal Bison Council (ITBC), we've transferred over 1,000 bison to Native Nations to restore their ancestral grazing lands.

It’s Time to Embrace the Potential of Agroforestry as a Climate Solution

Adding native trees to agricultural lands not only supports biodiversity and improves farmer livelihoods—it can help address the climate crisis at a global scale.

What’s on the Menu?

Michigan is one of the most agriculturally diverse states in the nation. Farmers across the state are implementing sustainable practices that support the industry and protect our planet.

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To Protect the Water, They Set Fires

Greenville, South Carolina, has some of the purest drinking water in the United States because it has always protected its watersheds. But what does “protect” mean?

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The Future of Farming

A pioneering group of landowners in Norfolk, England are building a more sustainable future for their farms, communities, and the planet.

Restoring Sandusky Bay

TNC is working with partners across Ohio to restore the wetlands and improve water quality throughout the Sandusky Bay area.

Climate Impacts Through the Eyes of Michigan's Wildlife

Explore the impact of climate change through the eyes of Michigan wildlife, and learn about the work being done to support them.

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The White River in Indiana

Information on the Indiana Chapter's efforts to improve and protect the White River, which runs through Indianapolis.

Food, Climate and Nature FAQs: Understanding the Food System’s Role in Healing Our Planet

You've got questions about food, farming, climate and nature. We've got answers and easy ways you can support regenerative food systems that help the planet.

Powering Europe

Can southeastern Europe protect its rivers while accelerating renewable energy production? Dragana Mileusnić, TNC's Southeast Europe lead, sees a path forward.

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Protecting Habitat for the Rare Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly

The Nature Conservancy has worked for years to protect the habitat of one of the world's rarest butterflies—the Mitchell's satyr.

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Ecuador Shows What Freshwater Ecosystem Protection Can Look Like

Ecuador’s approach to large-scale, effective and inclusive freshwater conservation provides an example for other countries as they shift to implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework.

From Mine Lands to Forests

TNC is reforesting former mine lands in Kentucky to create wildlife habitat, contribute to climate resiliency, and bolster a critical migratory corridor through the Central Appalachian Mountains.

Grow Positive

Meet producers from across the globe who are leading the way to a nature-positive future through regenerative food production.

Using Conservation Tillage to Improve Soil Health and Crop Resilience

Si Zhanxi implements conservation tillage practices on his wheat farm, and his crops are better for it. He's seen a resistance to frost, stronger root systems and improved moisture retention.

A Win-Win-Win Solution for the Colorado River

Learn how the Jicarilla Apache Nation, TNC and New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission are working together to address water-scarcity issues throughout the Colorado River Basin.

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Glenn Ellis Jr.

Bringing stewardship, wellness and indigenous wisdom to The Nature Conservancy in Washington's Board of Trustees

Researchers Explore Virtual Fencing as a Conservation Tool

Researchers, conservationists and ranchers are teaming up to find out if virtual fences can help improve environmental and economic outcomes for beef cattle operations.

Harnessing Nature's Ebbs and Flows

The dynamic ecosystems that occur where the ebbs and flows of a river meet with the land are the cultural, spiritual and economic cornerstones of many communities.

10 Questions About Prescribed Fire, Answered

A TNC expert answers commonly asked questions about prescribed fire, also known as a controlled burn, and how it impacts Michigan's ecosystems.

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Seeing the Forest for the Trees

Discover how The Nature Conservancy is protecting and restoring Ohio's forests for people and wildlife.

The Natural Infrastructure of San Antonio

The growing pains of this Central Texas city also mean big opportunities for incorporating natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions.

When it Comes to Forest Health, Prevention is Key

New research pinpoints how we can take action to stop the spread of invasive pests traveling along the global supply chain.

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Bad Water Out, Good Water In

The Nature Conservancy is working in the Atchafalaya River Basin to restore water quality for trees to grow, plants to flourish and wildlife to thrive.

Our History in Wisconsin

For more than 60 years, TNC has been working in Wisconsin to conserve and protect the land and waters of our state.

Puerto Rico Del Monte al Mar Learning Exchange

Download resources from recent conferences of the Puerto Rico Del Monte al Mar Learning Exchange.

Policy Priorities in Kansas

The Nature Conservancy works with state and federal legislators, government agencies and local partners to find meaningful policy solutions that ensure Kansas's lands and waters remain healthy.

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Indonesia's Oceans and Coasts

By 2030, Indonesia aims to sustainably manage at least 14 million hectares of coastal and ocean resources to support livelihoods, sustainable fisheries and biodiversity.

Australia's Commitment to 30 by 30: Essential Conservation at Scale

To support Australia’s national 30 by 30 goal, The Nature Conservancy is working with state governments to protect large, biodiverse ecosystems at a landscape scale.

Protect Lands and Waters

The Nature Conservancy in Illinois is working to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Securing Freshwater in China

Since 2015, The Nature Conservancy in China has been working to protect freshwater to meet the needs of both people and nature.

Less Trash and More Reefs

The Nature Conservancy in Hong Kong is embarking on an initiative called “Save Our Shells” to recycle discarded shellfish shells and re-purpose them into new reefs.

Atchafalaya Conservation Center

A unique conservation center—housed on barges in the river—serves as a platform for community-based conservation, land stewardship, restoration and research.

Atchafalaya River Basin

At almost a million acres, Louisiana's Atchafalaya River Basin is North America's largest floodplain swamp.

Saving the Sandhills

Prescribed Fire Coordinator Chad Bladow celebrates his 25th year with The Nature Conservancy. Bladow reflects on his impressive career and current strategies to protect the Sandhill prairies.

Keeping Tabs on the Mississippi

In 2020, The Nature Conservancy embarked on an ambitious five-year effort to design and fund a “sentinel system” to monitor the Mississippi River, from end to end and across the basin.

An Interview with a Desert Dweller

Sergio Gonzalez manages West Texas preserves for The Nature Conservancy. In this Q &A he talks about conservation in the desert and what it’s like to live in an oasis.

The Vanishing Kelp Forest

Unchecked populations of purple sea urchins are devouring California's iconic kelp forests, but pioneering scientists are working to put the ecosystem back in balance.

Saving the Okavango

To protect one of the planet’s greatest natural wonders, TNC is racing to accelerate conservation that supports both biodiversity and people at its headwaters.

Honey Creek Ranch: Sweet Conservation Spot of the Texas Hill Country

This 515-acre acquisition in Central Texas will help protect the headwaters of Honey Creek, preserve water quality and expand recreational opportunities at nearby public parks.

How Aquaculture Siting is Supporting Food Security and Conservation in Palau

The Republic of Palau is attempting the balancing act of ensuring food sovereignty, strengthening their economy and protecting marine ecosystems. And, they're looking to aquaculture to get them there.

Florida Land Protection

We protect and conserve connected ecosystems across land, freshwater and marine landscapes to boost biodiversity resilience to adapt to a changing climate.

Walmart Inc. / Walmart Foundation

Walmart Inc. and Walmart Foundation are helping TNC enable sustainable solutions in fragile ecosystems, transform critical food systems, and empower the communities that steward our lands and waters.

Restoring Minnesota’s Peatlands for Climate & Water

Peatlands cover only about 3% of Earth’s surface yet globally store an estimated 30% of all land carbon, and in Minnesota, we have more peat than any state other than Alaska.

Nature’s Future is Our Future.

Climate change is here, and California is at a crossroads. We can take action, or we can let life in our state become unbearable. We've already seen what's coming.

Solar Power and Forest Preservation

Conservationists, labor and developers come together in unlikely alliance to support forest/solar compromise.

Bridging The Gap Connecting Two Protected Forests In Southern Ohio

The Nature Conservancy is working to protect 6,000 acres between its Edge of Appalachia Preserve System and Shawnee State Forest in order to connect these natural areas and provide a wildlife corridor and safe habitat for black bear, bobcat, songbirds and more.

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

The first new state park in North Texas in nearly 20 years will open in 2025—and it all began with a hunt for the perfect parkland by Nature Conservancy staff.

Climate-Informed Forestry is Restoring Nature’s Balance in the Southern Blue Ridge

TNC is using climate-informed forestry techniques to make the southern Appalachians more resilient with rising temperatures.

10 Ways We're Making a Difference for Colorado in 2023

Here are 10 places and projects where TNC and our partners are helping make progress for people and nature in Colorado in 2023.

What is Nitrogen Pollution?

Nitrogen makes plants grow. But too much of a good thing is a bad thing. When too much nitrogen flows to our bays, fast-growing plants out-compete and kill slower-growing beneficial plants.

Where Does It Go When I Flush?

Even when working properly, traditional Long Island cesspools and septic systems are not designed to keep reactive nitrogen from entering groundwater aquifers.

New study about the importance of spring restoration to water security.

"Invisible Reservoir" shows restoration’s economic and biological impact on water in São Paulo, Brazil.

Where Does Our Water Come From?

The water that flows from every single spigot in Nassau and Suffolk County comes from groundwater aquifers and nowhere else.

Europe Paves the Way for Nature Restoration

With these key policy recommendations, the EU steps up protection for its waterways at a critical time.

Save Our Shells

A pilot program recycles shells from local restaurants to rebuild oyster populations along Mississippi's Gulf Coast.

The Places that Protect Michigan’s Biodiversity

TNC is protecting important habitats that provide food and shelter for endangered or threatened species across Michigan.

Roadmap for Wildfire Resilience: How to Get There from Here

This policy roadmap focuses on resilient landscapes and fire adapted communities that require investing in safe and effective wildfire response to alter the current wildfire trajectory.

Protecting Africa’s Freshwater Resources

TNC and our partners work to protect Africa’s critical freshwater resources and contribute to our global goals to conserve 1 million kilometers of rivers and 30 million hectares of wetlands by 2030.

Wisconsin Conservation Internships

Are you looking to start your career in the conservation field? The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin offers internship and fellowship positions for students and young professionals.

Nikole Simmons: Sparking Change

She co-founded a program dedicated to bringing more women into wildland fire management—where almost nine of 10 workers are male.

Charting a Future for the Colorado River

The Colorado River Basin—which supplies 80% of the water that Coloradans use—is ground zero for climate change in the United States. Learn how Colorado can help improve water security.

Delaware Oceans and Coasts

Learn how The Nature Conservancy in Delaware is working with communities along the Delaware coast to create coastal resiliency for people and nature.

Restoring Fire to Native Landscapes

The Nature Conservancy uses safe and ecologically appropriate fire to maintain Wisconsin’s diversity of plant and animal life at places like Barneveld Prairie Preserve.

The Journey of Africa’s Water Funds

Water Funds are protecting watersheds all across Africa. TNC Africa Water Funds Director Fred Kihara explains what it takes to get from concept to reality.

Southern High Plains Initiative

In a new initiative, we're working across 5 states and 71 million acres to conserve lands & waters to boost climate resilience, preserve biodiversity & support sustainable agricultural communities.

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Missouri Biodiversity Protection

Boosting biodiversity is at the heart of our mission. We're working across the state to protect habitats and species under pressure.

Gran Chaco

Halting deforestation through sustainable production and sourcing in South America’s second-largest forest.

Protecting Places Crucial for Nature in Ohio

From wetlands to rivers to forests, Ohio’s natural areas are as bountiful as they are beautiful. Discover how TNC is protecting places crucial for nature and biodiversity in Ohio.

Super Reefs, Future Reefs

Some corals are proving to be resistant to more frequent heat waves and rising ocean temperatures. Work in Palau is uncovering ways to use these super corals to save reefs around the globe.

Helping Hawai‘i’s Vanishing Forest Birds

Rising mosquito populations are putting native bird species at risk of extinction, but a strain of common bacteria may hold the solution.

More Hands in the Field

Taking care of our nature preserves can be a lot of work, from checking on the land to maintenance to studying plants and animals. That’s why staff who support us seasonally are so important.

10 Places to Watch in 2023 to See the Future of Conservation

Explore 10 amazing places and the innovative ways people are advancing conservation to fight climate change and biodiversity loss. The solutions can be as varied as the ecosystems themselves!

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The North Point Peninsula

The largest peninsula on the western side of Lake Huron, North Point offers prime habitat for more than 200 migratory bird species and federally threatened plant species.

Eat Ugly: The Future of Food

Dr. Stephanie Wear travels across North America learning from local food producers and chefs to explore ways to eat more sustainably and waste less.

TNC launches study on carbon potential in the Amazon and Cerrado and its role in soy and cattle ranching financing

New study shows that strategies that generate emissions reduction and carbon sequestration can be monetized for the rural producer and accelerate implementation.

Menu of Change

Meeting global climate and biodiversity goals will require a swift shift in the way we produce and consume food. Here's a look at some of the people and solutions leading the way.

A Collective Effort to Help Eelgrass Adapt to Climate Change

The Nature Conservancy in New York uses an innovative restoration technique to help eelgrass adapt more quickly to changing ocean conditions due to climate change.

Sea Change: Quantifying the Costs and Expected Benefits of Large-Scale Ocean Conservation

TNC is working with economists to create a model for the costs and benefits of 30% ocean protection across a range of scenarios to help nations plan for their own best future.

Land for Life: Supporting farmers while addressing environmental challenges in Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay is a key agricultural hub in New Zealand. But tough environmental challenges threaten the way of life for farmers and nature.

Wyoming Annual Report

With your support, The Nature Conservancy is preserving vital habitat, finding ways to remove obstacles to our grand migrations and keeping Wyoming waters healthy and abundant.

Kentucky Stories

Learn about inspiring Kentuckians working with conservation in their daily lives.

We Must Save Fresh Water to Save Ourselves

The Nature Conservancy joins others in pressing for urgent stewardship of our world's precious fresh water.

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TNC Brazil at COP 15

Your Guide to the 2022 UN Biodiversity Conference

Hold It High: 3 Restoration Projects That Are Improving Life in the Rio Grande Watershed

Local conservation leaders share how restoring streams and wetlands along the Rio Grande are bringing fresh water, economic opportunity and cultural wealth to New Mexico.

Investing in Resilient Waikato Catchments

TNC in Aotearoa New Zealand is working with Iwi, partners and stakeholders to enhance freshwater in the Waikato River catchments.

Saving Wild Salmon in Alaska’s Bristol Bay

Between the mountains and the sea, Bristol Bay, Alaska, has always ranked as a place of remarkable natural abundance. Its wild salmon number in the tens of millions, more than anywhere else on Earth.

Protecting Land and Water in Idaho

Our land and water conservation work focuses on protecting and restoring landscapes that are the most critical for species and communities to thrive as the climate changes.

Texas Working Lands

In collaboration with ranchers, farmers and landowners, TNC is finding solutions to support a growing population, clean and abundant water supplies and healthy working lands.

TNC Land Management in Wisconsin

What happens after The Nature Conservancy buys land? Learn about the many methods—and people—needed to manage and protect some of our most precious places in Wisconsin.

2022 Year in Review

Take a look at the biggest milestones from the Africa Region in 2022, along with beautiful photography, short videos, insider stories, and more.

Why we need to talk about 2025

What does 2025 have to do with deforestation in the Cerrado, the tragic flooding in Pakistan in 2022, and the more than US $1.042 billion in rural insurance compensation in Brazil in 2021?

The Burning Problem

To reduce Northern India's seasonal air pollution, The Nature Conservancy is helping farmers extinguish thousands of agricultural fires—and improve the health of their soil.

Defending the Gulf With Nature

TNC and the U.S. Air Force are partnering to address climate impacts at Tyndall Air Force Base in the Florida Panhandle

Four Ways to Conserve New Hampshire's Waters for People and Nature

Our Freshwater Program is reconnecting waterways, restoring floodplains, improving river flows and helping ensure clean water for all.

Four Ways to Conserve New Hampshire's Waters for People and Nature

Our Freshwater Program is reconnecting waterways, restoring floodplains, improving river flows and helping ensure clean water for all.

Mongolia’s Amazing Grasslands

Conserving Mongolia’s at-risk grasslands is critical to the nation’s future and way of life.

Fighting Fire With Fire

Combining cutting-edge fire science with traditional knowledge, Indigenous communities are using fire to bring reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in northern Australia.

From Oregon to Zambia: Sharing Fire Knowledge

Hear from Katie Sauerbrey, TNC's Oregon fire program director, as they discuss their work with local partners on fire management practices at Kafue National Park in Zambia.

Scaling Climate Action in China Through Policy

TNC is helping China achieve its carbon goals by including natural climate solutions in its national-level policy framework.

Food Systems Should Be Central to Climate and Biodiversity Solutions

TNC's Global Director of Regenerative Food Systems Saswati Bora urges policy makers to keep food systems at the center while investing in climate and biodiversity solutions.

New Mexico Gila Preserve Trail Cam Slideshow

Check out these trail camera photos from Gila River Preserve!

Four Ways We Can Conserve Vermont's Waters

Take a look at the four different freshwater strategies the conservation team is taking on in the state of Vermont.

How Farmers in India’s Breadbasket Are Fighting Climate Change and Saving Their Air

Millions of Indian farmers burn their fields, emitting millions of tons of carbon and pollutants. TNC and partners are helping farmers stop burning by using planet-friendly practices.

Cumberland Forest Community Fund

Supporting nature-based economic and community development in the Appalachian regions of Southwest Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.

Our People: Experts in Action

Meet some of the people who are working to create lasting solutions in Alabama and around the world.

The Heat Is on at Tiger Creek Preserve

Legacy Club members went on a virtual field trip this summer to Tiger Creek Preserve, hosted by TNC’s Cheryl Millett. Read a follow-up note from Cheryl and see local news coverage at the site.

Clean Water, Great Beer

Behind every pint poured at one of Michigan's 350+ breweries are the forests and fresh water making it possible.

Rare Dragonfly Gets a Helping Hand

TNC is working with scientists and protecting critical groundwater-fed wetlands to aid in the recovery of a federally endangered dragonfly.

The East River: A More Resilient Watershed

New TNC in Wisconsin project focuses on partnerships to tackle flooding and water quality issues in Brown County, Wisconsin.

What Happens at a New Hampshire Nature Preserve?

As countries race to protect at least 30% of Earth’s remaining intact ecosystems, see three ways local stewards manage New Hampshire's existing protected areas.

Sharks of New Jersey

New Jersey’s back bays and coastal salt marshes are some of the state’s most productive habitat and act as nurseries for everyone’s favorite apex predator, sharks!

On the Edge

Rising sea levels and strong storms are hurting coastal communities. Here's how some of the most densely populated areas in the U.S. are fighting back.

Small Wetlands, Big Benefit: How to Harness Nature to Filter Agriculture Runoff

A long-term study on an Illinois farm shows that constructed wetlands can reduce excess nutrients in agricultural runoff by nearly 50%, a huge win for drinking water quality and wildlife habitat.

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A River in Crisis

Dire conditions in the Colorado River Basin call for collaborative solutions.

The Mangrove Mothers

The women of Pate Island are fixing Kenya’s coastal forests one seedling at a time.

Mongolian Adventure: Discovery on the Delger River

Asia Pacific Council member Tom Gorman describes his fly fishing trip in Mongolia.

Taking a Restoration Road Trip

Learn about various preserves, projects and happenings across PA & DE.

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Strengthening Conservation through Growth and Sharing

A TNC staff enrichment program expands Maine’s conservation skill and know-how to a global scale.

Sustainable Rivers of North Carolina

As part of the Sustainable Rivers Program (SRP), The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina works with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage the Roanoke and Cape Fear Rivers..

Through the Fire

In summer of 2021, the Bootleg Fire became the third largest wildfire in Oregon history, burning through nearly 15,000 acres on The Nature Conservancy's Sycan Marsh Preserve.

Securing Clean Water for Ohio

From the shores of Lake Erie to the banks of the Ohio River, water sustains us. Learn how TNC is helping safeguard clean water so people and nature can thrive.

Trusting Knowledge to Save Rivers

Indigenous leadership and ancestral knowledge are helping to protect rivers in the Amazon region in Ecuador.

Beneath the Surface

A first-of-its-kind map is helping scientists manage groundwater to meet the needs of nature and people.

How Wetlands, Grasslands and Other Natural Gems are Solving Wisconsin's Biggest Challenges

Natural landscapes are helping solve some of our most pressing human challenges: keeping our water clean, reducing flood damage, improving our families’ health and tackling climate change.

Seeking Higher Ground

First-of-its-kind project helps Staten Island residents choose a safer future.

Innovative Finance for the Amazon, Cerrado and Chaco (IFACC)

An initiative to create innovative finance mechanisms to implement sustainable production.

The Big Lessons of Little Creek Conservation

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

Sustainable Rivers Program

The Sustainable Rivers Program began right here on the Green River in Kentucky.

Celebrating The Nature Conservancy’s Legacy in Colorado

A celebration of TNC’s conservation successes since 1966.

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Top Michigan Outdoor Activities

Explore this guide to find the best outdoor activities to add to your Michigan bucket list—no matter what the season.

Experimental Solutions to Reduce Nitrogen Pollution on Cape Cod

Too much nitrogen in our waterways threatens our drinking water, economy, recreation opportunities and human health. New pilot programs are working with nature to change that.

We Are Our Island’s Keepers

We are children of Hawaiʻi, children of the sea, taught to care for the ocean. That’s why we are asking you to join us in support of efforts to build community and reef resilience at Olowalu, Maui.

Can Blue Carbon Be a Climate Solution in Texas?

Why protecting and restoring wetlands can slow climate change and protect vulnerable coastlines.

From the Mountains to the Sea

Hawaiians are reviving traditional land management practices to restore a watershed on the island of O‘ahu.

Securing California’s Crossroad

The new 77,000-acre Frank and Joan Randall Preserve protects one of the Golden State’s most critical wildlands: where the desert meets the mountains and grasslands.

Earth Day: Now Is the Time to Invest in Hawaiʻi’s Future

As we celebrate Earth Day, we acknowledge the critical role the natural world plays in our way of life, our economy and our culture—and the many threats it faces.

Wet and Wild: The Weird, Wondrous and Wicked Cool Creatures in Midwest Wetlands

Wetlands support an incredible diversity of life. Yet they’re in danger: in some states, as much as 90% of wetlands have been destroyed.

The Legacy of the Keweenaw

TNC has been working with partners to ensure the protection of the Keweenaw Peninsula for people and nature since 1982.

Explore Indiana This Year!

Feed your soul at a TNC preserve near you.

The Scientists Behind Decades of Bog Turtle Research

Since the 1980s, scientists have been researching endangered bog turtles and their unique habitats in Western Massachusetts to best understand how we can preserve them into the future.

Equipping Partners to Secure Their Water Futures

In a changing climate and worsening water crisis, we need collective, immediate action rooted in nature.

Ensuring a Legacy of Longleaf

An in-depth look at the longleaf pine and its interwoven relationship to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas.

How We Work with Fire in Texas

Prescribed fire is the most important land management and stewardship tool we use for conservation. Learn more about how TNC's Texas Chapter works with fire to help people and nature thrive.

A Walk Through Michigan’s Wildflowers

Explore this guide for the best places to view Michigan’s diverse plant life and learn about the role each plays in their respective habitats.

Anheuser-Busch InBev

TNC is working with diverse stakeholders, including Anheuser-Busch InBev, to improve watershed stewardship around the world.

We Need to Grow the Supply Chain to Build Soil Health

Cover crops are good for the environment and farmers. Why aren’t they in more fields?

Wetland Wonders: New York’s Opportunity to Save These Vital Areas

Marshes, swamps and bogs reduce pollution and flooding. Now, thanks to state leaders, New Yorkers can continue to enjoy their benefits.

Protecting Indiana Wetlands

Indiana's disappearing wetlands are threatened, and The Nature Conservancy wants to protect these important habitats. Learn why wetlands are important and what TNC is doing to save them.

Stewarding the Evolution of Conservation

From protecting ecosystems to developing natural climate solutions, conservation has changed a lot in the last 30 years—and land manager Nancy Sferra has had a front-row seat.

Groundwater: Our Most Valuable Hidden Resource

Though it's out of sight, groundwater is critical for biodiversity, growing food and other needs for a healthy planet. See what The Nature Conservancy is doing to safeguard this hidden resource.

Groundwater: Nevada's Hidden Resource

The Nature Conservancy's groundwater dependent ecosystems story map and database show the locations and importance of Nevada's groundwater.

A Pathway to Farming

A nonprofit in Kansas wants to keep small farms alive by teaching military veterans about sustainable agriculture.

Where Are All the Hunters of Color?

The executive director of Hunters of Color discusses a recent hunting mentorship program and how a more equitable outdoors can inspire racial and ecological healing.

United for Europe’s Rivers: Free-flowing rivers in the Balkans need to be protected from proposed dams

With Western Europe’s waterways clogged by thousands of dams, Balkan countries are rallying to protect the continent’s last free-flowing rivers—before it’s too late.

Restoring Red Spruce Forests

New science is boosting TNC's 20-year effort to restore iconic red spruce forests in the Central Appalachians.

Three Things to Know About Artificial Intelligence and Green Energy Planning

The world needs more renewable energy, but we also need to protect wild habitats, especially free-flowing rivers. So how do we balance these goals? A.I. can help.

Satellite Imagery Highlights Ties Between Green Streets and Healthy Streams

A new study by The Nature Conservancy and 2NDNATURE shows how adding nature-based solutions can reduce stormwater impacts on cities and improve water quality.

2021 Arizona Annual Report

The Nature Conservancy in Arizona's 2021 conservation highlights.

Our People: Experts in Action

Meet some of the people who are working to create lasting solutions in Pennsylvania, Delaware and around the world.

5 Conservation Projects That Are Focused on Long-Term Success

What makes conservation really last? From rainforests to corals, here are 5 wins that show how we can protect nature now and in the future.

Achieving Food Security in Africa with Healthier Soil

Regenerative agriculture practices that keep soil healthy are helping smallholder farmers in Kenya and Tanzania grow more food on less land.

Message in a Molecule: How We’re Using Environmental DNA to Protect Aquatic Species

Advanced tools help our scientists detect native and invasive species in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.

Aquaculture Critical for Feeding the World in a Changing Climate

With land-based food production already stretched and the global population continuing to grow, the sea provides crucial opportunities for resilience and adaptation

Working Together to Thrive in a Hotter, Drier Future

In the face of climate change, TNC is focusing on new strategies to improve overall climate and drought resilience in the Basin.

Restoring Soil Health: Ryan Hough

Hough's decision to pursue no-till farming and to plant cover crops was primarily motivated by financial considerations but notes the environmental benefits are a wonderful side-effect.

Revitalizing the Forest: Sue Fuad

Susan Fuad and her husband Ari have a fondness for the North Shore that goes back many years. That's why they're hard at work to restore the northern forest on their property.

Farming with Nature: Matt Hanson

Matt Hanson’s farm is located on the Root River and historically, occasional flooding was not unusual. But as these flooding events have become more frequent, Hanson has had to make adjustments.

Dirt to Soil: Tom Griebel

Tom owns and leases farmland in Pipestone County, growing wheat, soybeans, corn, teff grass and alfalfa. He's also employing practices like no-till to restore the health of the soil in the process.

Saving the Gran Chaco

As the window of opportunity to tackle climate change narrows, new approaches are emerging for food production in Argentina's Gran Chaco region.

A Year in Review: 2021 in Five Trends

Change doesn’t happen overnight, but here’s how the past year could affect the critical decade ahead.

Case Studies: Living Shorelines in New England

Take an in-depth look at five living shorelines projects throughout New England and the step-by-step process that goes into creating these nature-based solutions.

New England Living Shorelines

Learn about five New England projects that are models for nature-based methods of protecting our vulnerable coasts and coastal communities as we deal with the effects of a changing climate.

Turbine Reefs: Designing Offshore Wind Power to Improve Habitat for Marine Life

The Nature Conservancy, working with other ocean experts, shows that opportunities for new reefs and clean energy go hand in hand.

Mother Mangrove: The Women Saving Kenya's Mangrove Forests

How the Mtangawanta Women's Association is protecting and restoring mangroves in Kenya.

Idaho Action and Impact

From forest restoration to regenerative agriculture, our work is making a difference today and promises even greater impact tomorrow.

Farmers Taking the Lead for a Healthier Future in Idaho

We are sharing the stories of farmers joining a growing movement to build healthier soil and more resilient water supplies using regenerative agriculture in the face of a changing climate.

Saving the Maya Rainforest

An innovative deal helps Belize bring its total protected lands to nearly 40%.

When Nature Doesn’t Have Enough Water, Neither Do We

A thousand mile drought needs a thousand mile solution.

Growing Solutions: Highland Family Farms

Kristin and Pat Duncanson, along with two of their children, produce corn, soybeans, pork and cereal rye—all while employing soil health and smart nutrient management practices.

Streaming Science

Bring the excitement of the great outdoors into your living room with a list of our conservation staff’s favorite nature documentaries and shows available for streaming.

Sustainable Financing in Amazon, Cerrado and Chaco

Financial institutions and agribusiness commit $3 billion to accelerate conversion-free cattle and soy production in South America.

Places We Protect in New Jersey

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends, and for more than 60 years, we’ve been working in New Jersey to do just that.

Mississippi River Green Team

The Mississippi River Green Team is a youth employment program in Minneapolis focused on restoration of the urban watershed.

A Year in Review

A look back at conservation successes across New Jersey.

Agriculture Innovation

Shifting to a regenerative agriculture system is potentially the most significant way to ensure a future where both nature and people thrive.

Protecting Our Elders: Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

For the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, the risks posed by climate change threaten their culture, traditions and ways of life. That's why they're taking action now.

Regenerating the Gran Chaco

A regenerative food system can help restore depleted soils in South America’s second-largest forest, creating positive change for communities, economies and wildlife.

Western Nebraska Irrigation Project

A three-year pilot project with Nebraska farmers has yielded big water savings on the Platte River.

Policy Priorities

TNC is working with Michigan's legislature, state and federal agencies, and local partners to find meaningful solutions to ensure that Michigan’s lands and waters remain healthy.

Rejuvenating the Soil: Matt Tentis

Mission and values are central to how White Barn Acres operates. Run by two brothers, Matt and Seth, they've worked hard over the years to build up the soil health and resiliency of their operation.

Protecting Our Land

Learn how TNC is working with partners across Michigan to safeguard entire natural systems and protect Michigan land.

Foodscapes for People and Nature

Mapping the diversity of food production around the world to inform food systems transformation

How We Conserve and Restore Forests

This is how and why The Nature Conservancy conserves and restores forests around the world.

Insurance: A New Frontier for Conservation

Insuring California means protecting the natural systems we all rely on.

Lands in Africa: Partnering with Indigenous communities to solve complex challenges

TNC and our partners work alongside communities who share Africa’s natural spaces with wildlife to create a balance for people and nature in a changing world.

Celebrating 60 Years of Conservation in New Hampshire

With your help, we are protecting NH's lands and waters in ways that could not be imagined 60 years ago. Watch our new video and let’s imagine what we will do together in the next 60 years.

Promoting Regenerative And No-burn Agriculture (PRANA) to Tackle Climate Change in Northwest India

An ambitious project for lowering emissions by reducing crop residue burning.

Protecting Our Water

Learn how TNC is working to protect the freshwater legacy and future of Michigan's Great Lakes by addressing system-wide issues in the state.

Restoring the Blue River Through Collaborative Conservation

The Blue River watershed contributes $928 million to $1.7 billion each year in ecosystem benefits. Learn what The Nature Conservancy is doing to protect this critical habitat and water source.

Notes from the Field

Welcome to Notes from the Field, a video series straight from our TNC scientists in the field.

5 Conservation Success Stories from Around the World

We could all use a little conservation good news! These stories from around the world show how our conservation work thrives.

Sustainable Community Development to Help Mangrove Forest Protect the Coasts of Ecuador

Protecting ecosystem services and mangroves' benefits in Ecuador's coastal biodiversity and water security hotspots.

Forest Restoration in Action

TNC is taking a climate lens to forest restoration across Michigan, looking at where and how conservation action can help forests be more diverse, climate-resilient and disease-resistant.

The Imperative for Durable Freshwater Protection

Freshwater ecosystems are some of the most threatened on Earth—here’s how we change that.

Restore the Amazon? Small Farmers Are Key

Changes in small farming practices could reverse deforestation and raise incomes in the region—here’s how we can make that happen.

Edge of Existence: Protect Biodiversity Now

As climate change and habitat loss push wildlife to the brink, the time to protect biodiversity is now.

Wild Rice Harvest

In northern Minnesota, the Ojibwe people are keeping a vital tradition alive even in the face of growing challenges.

Ocean and Coasts Network

The Ocean and Coasts Network will help us tackle challenges across a vast geography of shorelines and open waters in the southeastern U.S. and Gulf of Mexico.

Reconnecting Alabama

Rebuilding an ecological highway to restore one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world.

This Land is Your Land: Celebrating Our Public Lands

Public lands in Pennsylvania, Delaware and beyond are more critical than ever for people and nature.

Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient Watersheds

Climate change is worsening the water crisis, but nature can help us adapt—if we act now.

Fire, Management and Monitoring

Learn how the Allegheny Highlands Program uses fire to maintain biological diversity in an ecosystem critical to climate change migration.

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Partnerships to Strengthen Science in the Amazon

TNC and UFOPA work with traditional communities to conserve the Tapajós Basin.

Local Communities Adapting to Fire

Places like Ashland, Ore., and Durango, Co., are learning to adapt to fire for community safety and forest health. The Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network (FAC Net) provides support.

Swimmin’ to a Clean Water Future in the Finger Lakes

Phosphorous and nitrogen pollution pose a threat to the region’s water quality and surrounding communities. Here’s what we’re doing to help—and how you can take part.

Ranching for a Better Life

How one historic ranching family turned over a new leaf to improve the health of their land and the quality of their lives.

Sustainable Food and Agriculture

A sustainable food system is potentially the most significant way to ensure a future where both nature and people thrive.

Syngenta

Exploring the Advancement of Regenerative Agriculture

Respecting Fire Through Tribal Partnerships

Learn how The Nature Conservancy in Oklahoma is partnering with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Chickasaw Nation and Bureau of Indian Affairs to conduct controlled burns on conservation lands.

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The Mosaic Company

Improving Water Quality, and Protecting and Restoring Coastal Areas

Nestlé Purina PetCare

Helping farmers steward nature to nourish the world – and its pets.

Alcoa Foundation

Supporting TNC’s Work in Australia, Brazil, and Canada

BHP

Conserving Critical Lands and Waters Around the World

State of the World's Mangroves

A comprehensive new report shows the benefits mangroves deliver to people and nature—and how they can be saved.

FEMSA

Protecting Fresh Water in Latin America

The Maya Forest of Belize

More than 236,000 acres were recently conserved in Belize's Maya Forest, protecting the area's plants and animals and helping to provide a natural solution to climate change through carbon storage.

Water Security in China

TNC is using water funds in China to allow downstream investors—primarily large businesses and government agencies—to support upstream land conservation and restoration.

Building Resilient Water Supplies

Investing in sustainable water use and natural climate solutions can help ensure water security even in a changing climate.

Sustainable Cocoa

The Nature Conservancy is working with farmers to restore deforested land in the Amazon rainforest by planting cocoa trees. This is good for the forest and good for the farmer, who can still make a living.

The Land Trust Reserve

The land trust model allows The Nature Conservancy to bring the private sector into conservation to help ensure that China’s most important lands and waters will be sustainably managed and protected.

Q&A Yangtze Freshwater Advisor Dr. Qiaoyu Guo

A Q&A with The Nature Conservancy's Yangtze Freshwater Advisor Dr. Qiaoyu Guo

Will We Save the Great Salt Lake?

This three-part series gives visitors the in-depth story behind the Great Salt Lake and its increasingly urgent plight.

Funding for Wildfire Resilience: Strategies for a Paradigm Shift

Reducing risks of catastrophic wildfires in the U.S. will require bold policy action, an investment surge of $5-6 billion per year over the next 10 years to strengthen resilience and communities.

The Wildfire Funding Breakdown: Time to Change the Paradigm

The Nature Conservancy's Lynn Scarlett makes the case for bold, transformative policy action to reduce risks of catastrophic wildfires in the U.S.

America's Fire Fix

Addressing our nation’s fire issues will help restore forests, ensure water quality, build resilience to climate change and enhance wildlife habitat.

Achieving Water Security in Ecuador through Watershed Management

TNC works with different stakeholders in Ecuador on managing correctly one of its most important natural resources: freshwater

Conserving America the Beautiful: An Ambitious Vision We Can Work Together to Achieve

As we celebrate July 4 and America the Beautiful, we should also to save the places and resources we enjoy now and will rely upon for generations to come.

Colorado Forest Fires, Climate Change and River Health

Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of forest fires in Colorado, which are directly linked to the health of our rivers.

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Restoring Chennai’s Lake Sembakkam for water security and improved health

Restoring Chennai’s Lake Sembakkam for multiple benefits for the local communities living around its shores, its biodiversity and the environment.

Nature Needs Latin America’s Leadership This Decade

Our region will play a key role in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises—and regenerative agriculture can help.

Restoring Arizona's Forests

Arizona’s overgrown forests are tinderboxes waiting to happen. Learn how The Nature Conservancy is working to change that.

TNC Virginia Staff and Trustees

Meet the people who are working to create lasting solutions in Virginia and around the world.

Our Priorities

An overview of The Nature Conservancy India's projects.

Thaidene Nene Guardians

In the far reaches of northern Canada, a First Nation community is asserting its people’s rights and authority over 6.5 million acres of their traditional homelands.

Forest Carbon

Tapping the tree potential for natural climate solutions.

Forests: Living Taps

From the tree canopy all the way down to root systems, every part of a forest plays a critical role in cleaning, storing and protecting our water supply. 

A Sprint to Develop an Actionable Investment Thesis for Soil Health

The collaborative aspect of the Agility Lab enabled the Northwoods team to build collaboration and discover new, creative ways to approach the solution for carbon markets in their region.

A Resilient Forest Industry: UPM Blandin

If one were to describe Blandin’s mission in one sentence, it would be this—increasing the diversity and resilience of their forest land.

Nature’s Role in Mitigating Damages from Storms, Wildfires

The Nature Conservancy and AECOM have developed a new guidebook titled “Promoting Nature-Based Hazard Mitigation through FEMA Mitigation Grants.”

Radical Collaboration Can Save Coral Reefs

We've already lost half the ocean's reefs—now the fate of the other half depends on the partnerships of governments, local communities and the private sector.

Conserving a Way of Life: John Reed

When John Reed began to think about having his own business, he acquired land and started raising cattle. He wanted to grow his herd and business, but confronted obstacles ranchers often face.

Science in the service of freshwater conservation

Ensuring long-term water security in Argentina is essential to adapting to climate change and promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Building a Shoreline

The Boyd Living Shoreline in South Carolina will help reduce erosion at Morgan Park while creating new habitat for crabs, oysters and shrimp.

The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company and Foundation are supporting TNC's work to protect, restore, and steward freshwater resources around the world.

Protecting the “Jewel” of Central America

Belize’s Maya Forest harbors natural treasures key to biodiversity and climate action—a multisector coalition just helped secure its future.

It’s in Our Nature: Missouri Podcast

It’s in Our Nature, a podcast from The Nature Conservancy in Missouri, celebrates the connections between people and nature, with host Adam McLane, Missouri’s state director.

Species in New Jersey That Might be Tricking You

Camouflage, mimicry and distraction are important defense mechanisms for species survival. These five tricky species may have even had YOU fooled.

Jessica Ottney Mahar: Leading New York on Climate, Clean Water and More

New York Policy and Strategy Director is motivated by a love of nature and commitment to collaboration.

PA/DE 2023 Impact Report

2023 was an important year for conservation. See highlights and conservation wins.

Mississippi River Flooding Maps

Explore maps that illustrate the Mississippi River’s reach, our efforts to control it, and the impacts from its flooding on the people who live in its floodplain.

The Birds and the Bees, and the Bats and the Ants

A Q&A with Shelly Wiggam about pollinators in Kansas.

Swiss Re

With support from Swiss Re, TNC developed the first-ever reef insurance policy, which ensures the health of coral reefs and reduces flood damage to coastal communities.

Floodplains and Farms

In West Tennessee, working with the agriculture industry is key to restoring and reconnecting a landscape once dominated by vast floodplains and bottomland forests.

Maybell Project Restores Hope for Irrigators and Endangered Fish

The Colorado River, for all its complex policies and deep-rooted history, represents a contemporary conundrum: too much demand and too little water.

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Partnering with NRCS in the Great Plains

In a partnership enabled by the Farm Bill, The Nature Conservancy and Natural Resource Conservation Service are delivering conservation assistance across the Great Plains.

Life On the Fireline

TNC Oregon Fire Program Director and Burn Boss Katie Sauerbrey talks about their passion for prescribed fire and the importance of including diverse perspectives in fire management.

Building a Resilient Future: Our Campaign Impact

Over the past five years, you've helped create a thriving world in New York and beyond.

Letting the River Run: Using Nature to Decrease Mississippi River Flooding

As floods throughout the Mississippi River Basin become more destructive and unpredictable, communities are changing tactics to give the water a place to go.

The Prairie Evangelist: Restoring Endangered Prairies Provides Habitat for Native Pollinators

Chris Helzer, director of science for The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska, trains his camera on myriad native bee species, which play a pivotal role in the health of the state’s remaining prairies.

The Okavango Delta: An African Oasis

Every year during Botswana’s dry season, the Okavango Delta explodes with life. To safeguard one of the largest wetlands in the world, TNC is starting at the source.

How The Water Shapes Us

A collection of photography from around the Mississippi River Basin that depicts what life is like in disparate parts of this important and vast river system.

Improving Water Quality in Missouri

From our rural agricultural fields to our urban cities, TNC is collaborating with partners and communities to protect and improve our water resources. in Missouri.

America the Beautiful

The United States should work to conserve wildlife habitats and biodiversity, slow extinction rates, secure and enhance nature’s contribution to people and grow natural carbon stocks.

Indigenous Communities and Scientists Envision a Cleaner Amazon Basin

A new initiative aims to support Indigenous stewardship—key to protecting one of Earth’s largest watersheds.

California: Land of Promise

TNC has turned the business of protecting land into the business of building a future for California.

Monitoring Conservation Easements

Easements are a hallmark of TNC's work across North Carolina, and Conservation Coordinator Lauren Goodman’s job is to make sure we’re caring properly for these protected lands.

Three Things to Know About Nature-Based Solutions for Agriculture

The UN FAO, TNC share policy and finance pathways for healthier food systems—plus the state of the science.

Dairy Industry Aims for GHG Neutrality

Nature Conservancy scientists have developed a Roadmap for a Sustainable Dairy System to help the dairy supply chain meet sustainability and environmental goals.

Scaling Natural Climate Solutions With Integrity and Impact

How TNC leveraged a $100 million gift to support local communities in climate action and conduct foundational research for natural climate solutions.

Nebraska Soil Carbon Project Launched in Nebraska

Nebraska farmers are leading the way on land and water stewardship that uses resources more sustainably. The Nature Conservancy is teaming up with 100 producers to support those efforts.

Endangered Species in New Jersey

TNC protected lands and waters provide a haven for some of New Jersey's most endangered species.

Traveling Far, Together

Thoughtful conservation strategies in Mongolia allow nomadic herders and grassland ecosystems to flourish.

Forever Forests: The Indigenous Peoples Burning Network in Action

Reviving traditional burning practices for the benefit of U.S. forests and Indigenous Peoples.

Bringing Bison Back to the San Luis Valley

Few creatures are as emblematic of the American west as the bison.

A Bright Future for Plum Island

A recent victory saving the island from the auction block paves the way for the critical work of preserving this extraordinary place.

Making Connections in the Allegheny Highlands

A partnership protecting nearly 2,000 acres of land will connect diverse habitat thanks to the vision and generosity of landowner Fitz Gary.

Restoring Australia’s Lost Shellfish Reefs

TNC is embarking on Australia's largest-ever marine restoration initiative, building 60 shellfish reefs across the country.

Bank of America

With support from Bank of America, TNC and its partners developed a first-of-its kind reef insurance policy which covers a 160 kilometer stretch of the Mesoamerican reef in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Climate-Proofing Our Prairies

We know that species diversity is critical to successful restoration work. But when it comes to grassland management, what we’re not talking about enough lies even further beneath the surface.

Resilient European Cities: Nature-Based Solutions for Clean Water

New report reveals where and how nature-based solutions can be deployed to protect European water resources

Getting Food Right for a Sustainable Amazon

Sustainable agriculture and other food production methods aim to strike a balance between environmental conservation and economic development in the Amazon.

Kentucky Stewardship

Our stewardship team works to preserve and enhance nature on Kentucky's preserves.

Connecting Lands for Climate Resilience

TNC data shows which landscapes will support plants and animals as the climate changes. We're working to protect them.

Profile of Giving: Louis Bacon

Foundation leader Louis Bacon funds forest management from Atlantic coast to Southern Rocky Mountains.

Protecting Farmland and Water Quality in Alabama

Farm Bill funding helps Alabama farmers adopt key stream conservation practices.

Bringing Benefits to Farmers and Water Quality in Arkansas

Farm Bill funding helps Arkansas farmers adopt key conservation practices.

Connecting With Nature on the Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a true spectacle of nature’s beauty. MD/DC's Sarah Hamang was up for the challenge—and conquered it!

Farming for Water and Wildlife

Expanding edge of field practices in agriculture to improve the health of rivers and streams for people and nature.

Caribbean Marine Biodiversity Program

The Caribbean Marine Biodiversity Program is a five-year project (2014-2019), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and The Nature Conservancy, that aims to achieve sustained biodiversity conservation, maintain and restore critical ecosystems and realize tangible improvements in human and community wellbeing.

Caribbean Challenge Initiative

Countries and territories across the region are committing to protect more ocean than ever before and to effectively manage their waters today and into the future.

Caribbean Resilient Islands Program

Helping Caribbean communities develop ecosystem-based solutions to the impacts of climate change will increase resilience, reduce risks and put them on a path toward a safer, more sustainable future.

Caribbean Bahamas Protected

Launched by The Nature Conservancy and partners in 2016, Bahamas Protected is a collaborative initiative to support The Bahamas in protecting and effectively managing 20% of its nearshore marine environment by 2020 to help ensure the long-term sustainability of one of the most unique and iconic archipelagos in the world.

Caribbean Annual Impact Report 2021

Explore The Nature Conservancy's 2021 achievements and innovations throughout one of the most unique regions in the world.

Solid Ground: Earth’s Soils Reveal Climate, Biodiversity & Food Security Solutions

A new mapping platform illustrates global soil carbon potential

The Public Policy Challenge for Preserving the Amazon

Striking a balance between economic output and environmental stewardship represents one of the greatest challenges for preserving the Amazon.

In Water We Trust

The Virginia Aquatic Resources Trust Fund marks a quarter century of restoring wetlands and streams.

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The Food Industry Is Leaning Into Sustainability—But Consumers Still Want More

Amidst the global pandemic, new market analysis of corporate and consumer attitudes shows sustainability is now table stakes for the food sector.

Brazil's path to sustainable cattle farming

Read the new study by TNC and Bain & Company that analyzes how Brazil's beef and leather industry can work to tackle deforestation.

Big Wins in Land Conservation in 2023

The Nature Conservancy achieved some big conservation wins in 2023, preserving beautiful places and saving wild landscapes across the U.S., thanks to donor support.

Science Behind the Scenes in Cape Town

A new tool will help partners in the Greater Cape Town Water Fund work together efficiently and will show where interventions are best helping the city avoid the next "Day Zero."

Travels with Migratory Birds

The Nature Conservancy is working to protect and restore critical habitat for migratory birds in North Carolina.

Timing Is Everything for Arkansas Farms | The Nature Conservancy

TNC and Kellogg are collaborating to help Arkansas farmers irrigate their fields more efficiently, saving billions of gallons of precious water.

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.

New Mexico: Rio Grande Water Fund

An innovative water fund on the Rio Grande is protecting forests, boosting local economies and securing the water supply for 1 million people.

Texas Water Program

The Nature Conservancy in Texas has worked to protect and preserve the state's water supply since 1964. As Texas grows and prospers, securing our water future remains a critical priority.

Indigenous Tribes Restore Prescribed Burns in California

After decades of fire suppression, Indigenous tribes are rekindling the ancient practice of controlled burns, restoring forests and cultural traditions.

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.

Working Together for Water Protection

Latin America holds a third of the world’s fresh water, but most of these resources are concentrated in areas like the Amazon and the Andes where few people live—80% of Latin Americans live in cities.

Lessons from the Maya Forest Garden

Addressing one of humanity’s greatest challenges— finding sustainable ways to feed a rapidly increasing global population—is Latin America’s great opportunity.

Our World Campaign, A Retrospective

Like the rest of the planet, our state is facing a new normal. Climate change is here, and its effects are all around us.

Natural Disasters Are Surging—It’s Time to Protect Our Nations

Governments must recognize the severe weather impacts from climate change and invest in protection.

The Global Food System is Ripe for Change

How today’s biggest threat to nature could become its best ally.

We're All In on Proposition 4

TNC Supports Prop 4: A Climate Bond for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness and Clean Air. Learn more!

Could Insuring Mangroves Save Them—and Protect Coastal Communities?

New research demonstrates the feasibility of mangrove insurance projects in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, as well as identifying the most cost-effective locations to start.

Water Is Life

When nature doesn’t have enough water, it’s only a matter of time before people don’t either.

Provide Food and Water Sustainably

Latin America is rich in water, but climate change is increasing risks of scarcity and flooding.

Pool-Level Drawdowns: Modernizing Lock and Dam Operations Produces Benefits

Since 1994, the Army Corps of Engineers and TNC have demonstrated that modest operational changes to the Upper Mississippi River's locks and dams can make big improvements for wildlife and habitats.

Vermont Hunting Guidelines

Guidelines for hunting on TNC-owned lands in Vermont.

6 Ways Trees Benefit All of Us

From a city park to a vast forest, trees deliver for us when we help them thrive. Here are 6 ways.

Ancestral Memory: Key to Saving the Amazon

From Colombia, Brazil and Ecuador, different voices stress the importance of protecting Indigenous traditions and the Amazon ecosystem they depend on in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Natural Highways and Neighborhoods: Conserving a Network of Climate-Resilient Lands

This remarkable new mapping tool provides a roadmap for conserving places where plants and animals can thrive in a changing climate.

Colorado: Speak Up for Nature This November


Nature doesn’t get a mail in-ballot! Give nature a voice and make your vote count on important ballot measures this year.

El Rancho Cima: A Campfire Tale of Conservation and Community

Together, TNC and Hays County protected 535 acres of land with Blanco River frontage, which will soon become a public park.

A Sprint to Provide Key Data on Conservation Ag - Agility Lab

The collaborative aspect of the Agility Lab enabled the AgEvidence team to rapidly build a prototype, test, fail, and learn in a condensed amount of time.

Price River Collaboration

This innovative project aims to store water and return it to the river in key seasons, improving habitat for fish and wildlife, sustaining and protecting farmlands and delivering year-round flows.

Forests Can Absorb Carbon More Quickly Than Previously Thought

Letting forests regrow on their own could be a secret weapon to fighting climate change.

15 Must-Visit Road Trip Destinations Across Colorado

Outings for you and your family to enjoy while learning about The Nature Conservancy's conservation impacts in Colorado.

Providing Food and Water Sustainably in Illinois

Learn how The Nature Conservancy in Illinois is working to provide food and water sustainably across the state.

3 Ways Global Leaders Can Save the Earth

We don’t have to accept gloom and doom for our planet. These are 3 things global leaders must do now to slow global warming and biodiversity loss.

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Rethinking Tennessee Dams

Many of Tennessee's dams don't fulfill their original purpose, and even cause harm. Find out what we're doing about it.

Regenerative Grazing Lands

The Nature Conservancy is working with ranchers, businesses and government agencies to protect and enhance grasslands while helping feed the Earth’s growing population.

R2A in Colombia

Regenerative Ranching and Agriculture

R2A in the Mesoamerican Corridor-Chiapas

Regenerative Ranching and Agriculture

R2A in Argentina

Regenerative Ranching and Agriculture

Exploring Gayini - Nari Nari Country

Managing Country for conservation, sustainable agriculture and Indigenous heritage

Building Neighborhoods for Nature and Pollinators

Learn how one OK Conservation Leadership Academy member was inspired to incorporate nature into housing development design.

The Power of Nature

While natural systems are under threat like never before, nature is not as fragile as we sometimes think.

Cape Town Is Cutting Down Trees to Save Water

After nearly running out of water in 2018, Cape Town restoration crews are removing thirsty non-native trees from their watersheds and cliffs.

Stream Restoration at Castlewood State Park

TNC is working with partners to prevent erosion and stabilize the stream bank at Kiefer Creek, which runs through the heart of Castlewood State Park in St. Louis County.

Connect The Coast

A new effort to ensure wildlife the room to roam across New Hampshire’s Coastal Watershed.

Competing Against Time to Protect Mongolia

Mongolia is rapidly working to protect 30% of their land by 2030, both for the people and the great variety of species that call the country home.

Five Iconic Oregon Places Protected by the Great American Outdoors Act

We celebrate the full and permanent passage of the Great American Outdoors Act which fully funds LWCF. See how these critical conservation dollars touch down in Oregon.

Our Best Climate Solution is Circular

Investing in circular value chains is one of the best things we can do to stop climate change.

Outdoor Heritage Fund Creates Wins for Nature

Since 2008, with the support of funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, The Nature Conservancy has protected lands and waters across Minnesota.

Common Ground Between Grazing And Conservation

Conservation easements ensure sustainability on Oregon’s Zumwalt Prairie Preserve.

The Amazon Approaches Its Tipping Point

The world’s largest tropical rainforest is turning into a savanna—preventing further destruction requires urgent, multisector action.

A Roadmap to a Sustainable Beef System

A collaborative approach to achieve economic and environmental benefits for people and nature.

Protecting Public Land

Matt Hudson of the National Park Service works with TNC to protect important lands for all to enjoy.

Building a Farming Partnership for a Sustainable Future

Farmer Trey Hill and landowner Joe Hickman work together to use soil health and nutrient management practices for the benefit of their business, the environment and their community.

AgEvidence Provides Data on Regenerative Agriculture in Priority Foodscapes

AgEvidence provides easy, no-cost access to research on the impact of conservation agriculture practices on the environment.

Growing a Climate Resilient Forest on Tug Hill

Against a backdrop of changing weather conditions, tree planting is not an easy feat, especially during the pandemic. Our team adapted to study the effects of climate change in the area.

Anything But Plain

Some call this flyover country... We politely disagree. Get to know some of the amazing places that you've been missing in the Great Plains!

Future Forest NYC

The urban forest in New York City needs a clear, coordinated vision and more champions. Our initiative helps to make this a reality.

Photographing the Great Bear Rainforest

Photographer Jon McCormack shares why he is so inspired by nature in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Historic Mathews Cabin

The cabin of famed Osage author John Joseph Mathews now sits on the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve protecting history for future generations.

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Farmers and Landowners Working Together for Conservation on Rented Lands

When farmers and collaborate on conservation on rented lands, the outcomes benefit farmers, landowners, communities and nature.

A Woman Scientist Saves Mangroves and Battles Climate Change in Papua New Guinea

Mazzella Maniwavie, TNC’s first female mangrove scientist in our Pacific program, is saving mangroves and supporting women.

Protecting Salmon and Steelhead in the Navarro River

Water Solutions for Vintners and Salmon at Husch Vineyards in the Anderson Valley.

Highway 61 Reforested

Replanting forests on the North Shore of Lake Superior is a route to forest resiliency for Minnesota's Northwoods.

Beef and Bison Can Help in Fight Against Climate Change

Native grasslands are not only incredibly diverse, but they are also enormously important in tackling climate change. Grazers like cows and bison play a role in keeping grasslands healthy.

After the Fire, Seeding New Mexico’s Future

TNC is partnering on a new effort designed to bring life back to 4,000 acres of scorched land in the Jemez Mountains.

Spying on Ducks

Scientists are using drones and remote surveillance cameras at TNC's Davis Ranch to study the nesting behavior of ducks and the critical role of grasslands in supporting waterfowl populations.

Restoring Mill Creek

Bennett Knox works with TNC to create more opportunities for people and nature in Louisville.

Green River Locks And Dams

Removing defunct locks and dams restores natural flows and gives people and wildlife new opportunities to benefit from a healthy river.

Protecting Florida's Fresh Water

Our vision for conserving Florida’s fresh water is simple and ambitious: Ensure enough clean water for people and nature. Learn about our strategies.

Climate Resource Guide

Reporting on climate change in Maine? Insights from TNC's conservation and climate experts will help you tell a full, compelling story.

Protect Nature to Protect Ourselves: Conservation in a Time of COVID

Science shows that, by putting effectively and equitably managed systems of protected and conserved areas at the heart of our development, not only can we help to drive the global recovery from COVID-19, but also make a real dent in a host of other major systemic challenges.

Cape May Piping Plover and Least Tern Protection

At the South Cape May Meadows Preserve, TNC is using innovative science and a little creativity to improve survival odds for endangered migratory shorebirds.

Siting Wind Right for Wildlife

How can we balance renewable energy development with the need to safeguard wildlife and their habitats? Site Renewables Right, a new analysis by The Nature Conservancy has some answers.

Finish

TNC is teaming up with Finish to help educate consumers about the importance of clean, accessible water and the actions consumers can take to help make a difference.

Removing Dams and Reconnecting Rivers

To build healthy, resilient rivers and streams, we are removing outdated dams and restoring floodplains in New Jersey.

Beyond Sustainable: A Food System to Restore The Planet

Food production is the top threat to nature--a regenerative system can change that.

Improving Nebraska Soil Health for Resilient Farms and Clean Waters

Farm Bill funding helps Nebraska farmers adopt beneficial conservation practices.

Natural Solutions for Flooding

Restoring floodplains is a key strategy for communities grappling with annual flooding along the Mississippi River from Iowa to Missouri to Louisiana.

Investing in Nature's Future

Donor David Middleton, TNC Vermont donor for nearly 30 years, explains how supporting TNC’s conservation work is an investment in nature’s future with this Q&A.

Advancing Soil Health Through Partnerships

How can farmers meet growing demands while safeguarding our lands and waters? The answer may be healthy soil and strong partnerships, like that of the Soil Health Institute, Soil Health Partnership and The Nature Conservancy.

New York Preserve Visitation Guidelines

Here's what you need to know to explore and enjoy our preserves.

Breaking Down Barriers to Conservation

Innovative lease agreements are opening up wildlife corridors and improving livelihoods in Kenya’s Maasai Mara.

Horseshoe Crabs in the Delaware Bay

Learn how the iconic Horseshoe Crab plays an essential role in the health of our coastal ecosystems in Delaware, and beyond.

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Fishers Peak

The small town of Trinidad, Colorado, leads the charge to make the iconic landscape of nearby Fishers Peak the state's newest state park.

Virginia's Island Guy

Raised near Virginia’s islands, Bo Lusk is now saving them.

Freeing a Trapped River

Celebrating 10 years of restoration, partnership and the largest ecological restoration in Maryland’s history.

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Finding Peace

Displaced and disenfranchised by decades of war, some Colombians are rebuilding their lives—and their forests—through ranching.

Protecting Clean Water, Naturally

TNC is collaborating with partners to ensure that pure drinking water for one in six Mainers stays that way.

Putting Fire on the Ground

Learn how E.J. Bunzendahl partners with TNC to conduct prescribed burns in the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Rafter T: Ranching for Nature

After almost a decade of efforts spearheaded by TNC, Rafter T Ranch is protected by conservation easements safeguarding the 5,000+ acre property from development.

Conserving the Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer

Learn how The Nature Conservancy is working with tribes, landowners and corporations to protect a critical water source.

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Nature's Future Is Our Future

The Nature Conservancy’s CEO Jennifer Morris shares her vision for why conservation matters, now more than ever.

Sustainable Rivers Program

The Nature Conservancy and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are finding new ways to strike a sustainable balance in how people use and protect the many benefits that rivers provide.

Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone

The dead zone is an area where nutrient pollution flowing into the Gulf of Mexico causes algae blooms that deplete oxygen from the water and make it difficult for marine life to survive.

Red Cockaded Woodpecker Recovery

Writing a new page in the recovery story of Virginia's rarest bird.

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Dangermond Preserve

Preserving the last wild coast for the advancement of science, education and inspiration.

We Really Are What We Eat

Cattle ranching can be hard on the land, the water, and the atmosphere. But it doesn't have to be; biodiversity is the key.

Like to Eat? Then You Need to Care About Biodiversity...and the Dung Beetle

The dung beetle is a vital link between biodiversity and agriculture. Agriculture can, and must, be the leading edge of a solution.

Protecting Oklahoma Watersheds

See the diversity in Oklahoma’s rivers and learn how The Nature Conservancy is protecting them.

Why Are Mangroves Important?

Mangrove forests protect Florida's coast from storm surges & erosion, and provide space for wildlife & recreation. We're restoring mangroves for all to enjoy.

Helping People Help the Land

Learn how TNC is supporting Donna Gilland's work with farmers to put more land into conservation.

A Story Worth Telling

It's time for our narratives about nature to include people.

Nature Connects Us

As we continue our work across New York, these videos, stories, educational resources and more are here to help strengthen connections to nature.

Ten Years of Progress in the Gulf of Mexico

Ten years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, we have learned important lessons about how to increase the chances of success of large-scale restoration of the Gulf of Mexico and of other important ecosystems.

Ohio Stream and Wetland In-Lieu Fee Mitigation Program

The Nature Conservancy’s Ohio Stream and Wetland In-Lieu Fee Mitigation Program (OMP) restores and protects streams and wetlands for future generations.

Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act

2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the TFCCA, a highly successful debt-for-nature program that has protected more than 68 million acres of forest since 1998.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Learn how one Oklahoma rancher utilizes prescribed burns and sustainable grazing best management practices to continue the legacy of her family’s ranch.

Backyard Birds

Backyard birding is a great way to connect with the nature all around you right from your own home. Get started with TNC's top 10 Backyard Bird list.

The Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve Story

Reflections on protecting a coastal wilderness and looking ahead to our next half century of conservation.

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Tackling the Climate Challenge in New Hampshire

Today, our New Hampshire landscape faces the most daunting threat of our time: a changing climate.

Missouri Action and Impact Report

With the support of our dedicated supporters, TNC is working across the state to create a world where people and nature thrive. Check out our impact.

Maryland's Legislative Priorities

We're striving for a greener, more resilient Maryland through policy solutions that work for people and the planet.

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Coming Together for the Colorado River

The Nature Conservancy is working with farmers and ranchers throughout the Colorado River Basin on projects that will help their growing operation, while also keeping more water in the river to benefit people and nature.

The World’s Eyes Are Watching Colombia’s Orinoquia

Colombia is looking to its vast tropical savanna, known as Orinoquia, to fuel rapid economic growth by satisfying global demand for food.

Hydropower and Restoration Along China's Great Rivers

TNC China established the Center for Sustainable Hydropower in Beijing to forge more balanced solutions between energy development and the conservation of healthy, productive rivers.

Mongolia: 30 by 30

Mongolia is on a path to protect and sustainably manage 120 million acres, 30 percent of the country, by 2030—known as the "30 by 30" goal.

On the River to Recovery

At one point, the Mill River was declared "dead." In 2018, alewife ran the river again for the first time in two centuries and have increased in numbers since.

Coastal Resilience for Long Island Sound

A new coastal resilience tool is helping our cities and towns plan for a changing climate.

White Gold

For centuries, men and women of Argentinian Patagonia have made their living off “white gold. Learn about how TNC is spreading sustainable grazing projects in Patagonia!

Sustainable Agriculture in Minnesota

Protecting our planet doesn’t have to come at the expense of our food supply. We’re working to build a more sustainable model, to show how adoption of best management practices can improve profitability, capture carbon and protect water.

Water Markets

Like a stock market…but for water. In times of water scarcity, water markets bring financial stability, flexibility and sustainability to agriculture and nature alike.

The Answers are in the Soil

Learn how one scientist is better understanding the effects of climate change in Oklahoma through the soil.

Towns Take Action

Nearly all of Massachusetts' cities and towns are participating in the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program to strengthen their response to climate-change-exacerbated challenges.

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Human Nature—Visualized: How do we balance development and conservation on a finite planet?

Balancing the protection of nature with growing human needs will require careful planning—and a more complete understanding of how we are changing the planet.

Migratory Shorebird Conservation in the Central Flyway

Kansas wetlands and grasslands provide rest and refueling sites for shorebirds along the Central Flyway.

Growing Apples to Conserve Water

Learn how two apple growers in Colorado are not only working to bring back apple-growing in the Colorado River basin, but to do it in a way that creates a more sustainable future for the local community and protects water.

Flow State: New Incentives, Strategies and Innovations for Water Scarcity

Can a new collaboration between economists and conservationists deliver a sustainable future for freshwater?

30x30: Protect 30% of the Planet's Land and Water by 2030

An ambitious new environmental initiative aims to stabilize biodiversity and help fight climate change by protecting 30% of the planet’s land and water by 2030.

Barley Dreams

An Arizona town gambles on beer to save water in the Verde River.

Trees for Trout

We're restoring climate-resilient forests to ensure the future of an essential Minnesota pastime—trout fishing.

Taking action for Virginia

Advancing policies to benefit people and nature.

Growing Biocrust in Utah

Biocrust plays an astonishingly important role in sustaining the entire desert ecosystem. USGS, TNC and partners are attempting the world’s largest-scale cultivation of whole biocrust communities.

Nassawango Creek Preserve Volunteer Committee History

Meet the members of the Nassawango Stewardship Committee, the longest serving volunteer group in TNC, going strong for more than 40 years.

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Thaidene Nene Reality

Indigenous leadership coupled with transformational support from The Nature Conservancy led to the protection of 6.5 million acre Thaidene Nëné, which translates to “Land of the Ancestors” in the Dene language. The park is in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

Nanticoke River Watershed

One of the Chesapeake Bay’s most productive tributaries

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Sporting Sustainability

Sporting Kansas City's sustainability platform scores for conservation.

Establishing India Water Funds

A trip across the world highlights how local conservation has global impact.

Outlook on Energy: Pipeline Q&A

Our approach to natural gas pipeline proposals in Virginia.

Virginia Preserve Guidelines

Experience and enjoy our public access preserves, but remember that every visitor has an impact. Please follow our visitor guidelines to protect yourself and nature.

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Solutions Address Water Scarcity US

To meet the challenge of providing freshwater for people and nature, The Nature Conservancy is working to reduce demand, encourage innovative management and provide financial incentives and other tools.

Sycan Marsh Preserve: A Living Laboratory for Fire Research

TNC's Sycan Marsh Preserve may be remote, but this Oregon preserve is a living laboratory for fire management and restoration research.

The Women Behind Our Conservation

On the ground and in the office, these are some of the inspiring women driving our science-based conservation in Massachusetts.

Water Resources Development Act

The next Water Resources Development Act is an opportunity for Congress to strengthen communities using nature-based solutions proven to lessen flood impacts, improve natural areas and support the economy.

Conservation on Tap

Your support protected Groton Plantation, an important natural filter for Beaufort and Savannah’s drinking water.

Working with Fire in Maryland

Returning fire to the landscape through controlled burns to keep Maryland's forests and wetlands healthy.

Western Kentucky Wetland Project Area

Learn about the biggest wetland restoration project in Kentucky history, taking place in the Mississippi River Basin of western Kentucky.

Planting the Seed for Future Generations

Find out how TNC is leveraging native seeds and ecological know-how to restore Texas’ lost coastal prairies.

Nature’s Potential to Help Reduce Flood Risks

Nature-based solutions can help improve water quality, provide prime wildlife habitat, enhance recreational opportunities, and produce related economic and social benefits.

Diagnosing Sick Salt Marshes

On Long Island, we're using the power of medical technology to help conservationists respond to the climate crisis.

Nevada: Our Conservation Legacy

The Nature Conservancy has been working in the Silver State since 1984 to conserve Nevada’s lands and waters so people and nature can thrive.

Keeping Austin Weird and Wild

For more than 30 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked to protect many of the iconic natural places in and around Austin that you know and love!

Restoring Rangeland Fire

Want to get started with fire on your land? Get in touch!

Conservation Easements

What are conservation easements and why are they important? Learn how The Nature Conservancy in Oklahoma is using this tool to protect resilient lands and waters.

University of Tennessee Partnership

A landmark agreement will benefit Tennessee forests.

Our Water Campaign

Our rivers, lakes and streams are at risk. By supporting The Nature Conservancy's Our Water campaign, you are helping us protect Minnesota's waters.

Ives Road Fen Controlled Burn

A burn crew composed primarily of women recently conducted a controlled burn at Ives Road Fen Preserve.

How Will Europe Ensure a Water-Secure Future?

The continent is addressing its water challenges with big investments in natural infrastructure.

Healthy Grasslands Tanzania

A new grasslands management program in northern Tanzania is helping pastoralists manage their lands well — for themselves, their livestock, and the wildlife that shares this landscape.

Rethinking Soil, Reinvesting in Our Foundations

See how innovations in farming can protect our lands and waters and store carbon.

Tennessee Conservation Milestones

Over more than four decades, The Nature Conservancy has protected 450,000 acres, created a system of 12 nature preserves, and worked with partners to create and expand public lands around Tennessee.

Mississippi River Headwaters

When we turn the faucet on in Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Cloud, north central Minnesota’s woods and waters may not be the first thing we think about. But perhaps they should be.

Freshwater Mussel Tagging

The Nature Conservancy is restoring freshwater mussels in the Wabash River watershed. Good for mussels, good for a healthier river!

Low Head Dam Removal

For the last two years The Nature Conservancy has been leading a team to remove two low head dams from Big Indian Creek in southcentral Indiana.

2023 Review: Conservation Wins Made Possible by You

During this defining period for our planet, action for nature has never been more important. Thank you for joining us as we tackle the biggest challenges of our time.

Big Bend National Park

In the 1980s, The Nature Conservancy helped transfer 57,000 acres in the Rosillos Mountains to expand one of Texas' most treasured national parks.

Restoring Imperiled Grasslands on Martha's Vineyard

The Island is one of the last remaining strongholds of sandplain grasslands. TNC and partners are bringing back habitats and species once more common on the Island.

2023 Year in Review | TNC in Missouri

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

Year in Review

Our work in Georgia builds on a legacy of innovation and leadership to address climate change, protect land and water, build healthy cities and work toward a future where people and nature thrive.

Bison Round Up At Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

Tallgrass Prairie bison are rounded up each fall for their annual checkup.

Wetlands: Our Unsung Heroes

Often overlooked and undervalued, Vermont's wetlands bring a multitude of benefits to our communities.

Tennessee Coneflower

The Tennessee coneflower is no longer endangered, thanks to the work of The Nature Conservancy and its partners over the past 30 years.

Protection For Free Flowing Rivers

The research for this report was guided by the aim of compiling a catalogue of rivers in Europe that enjoy a permanent legal comparable to a designation as Wild and Scenic River under the US Wild and Scenic Rivers Act from 1968.

Bringing Clean Water and Healthy Coasts Back to Long Island

From septic systems to cleaning supplies, learn about all of the ways that your personal actions impact water quality in Long Island Sound.

The Power of Fire: A Critical Resource for Resilient Lands

Fire fuels the health and productivity of many Pennsylvania and Delaware landscapes. Learn how TNC is returning this natural process to the landscape.

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St. John Forest Celebrates 20 Years of Conservation

How a conservation effort proved what a dedicated group of caring, resourceful and generous people can accomplish—and why it still matters.

Building Bobcat Alley

To survive in New Jersey, bobcats need land to roam. The Nature Conservancy is working to protect critical habitat for these beautiful cats. We call it "Bobcat Alley," and it's a place where they can thrive.

Wildlife Rehabilitation and TNC Nature Preserves

In New Jersey, TNC preserves offer orphaned and injured animals a new lease on life.

Animals Of The Hudson River

Learn about the unique creatures that inhabit the Hudson River.

An Anchor to Joy

Raising her children in the shadow of Surry Mountain in southwestern New Hampshire is one of Barbara Richter's fondest memories. Now she joins the effort to forever conserve this special place in her heart.

Protecting Water

Find out how we're conserving Ozark and Ouachita Rivers by restoring streams, reforesting floodplains and improving unpaved roads to reduce sediment.

Enchanted Rock: A Texas Treasure

In 1978, The Nature Conservancy purchased Enchanted Rock, setting into motion the permanent protection of one of Texas' most beloved landmarks.

The Role of Fire in Forests

Fire plays an important role in North Carolina's forests. Learn about how controlled burning benefits wildlife.

Growing Oysters & Tautog, Too?

TNC collects oyster shells from raw bars and puts them back in the water to help young sportfish survive.

Sustainable Southeast Partnership

A regional collective impact initiative in the mostly rural panhandle of Southeast Alaska helping to build trust, renew culture and protect nature in the Tongass National Forest.

Edwards Aquifer Protection

TNC and partners have protected significant acreage above the Edwards Aquifer, which is one of the most important water resources in Texas.

Training Exchanges Support Fire Practitioners, Expand Controlled Burns

TREX fire training exchanges do what no one else is doing in fire management: Provide a cooperative model that serves federal and state agencies, private landowners and contractors, tribes, academics, and international partners while incorporating local values and issues to build capacity in the right places.

Protecting Lands Waters Forests

TNC is removing threats to the long-term survival of Hawai‘i’s native forests—our irreplaceable natural, cultural and economic assets.

Race for Caloosahatchee

One stroke of good luck after another has given the Florida panther a second chance at survival. But can it keep up long enough for the big cat to make it?

Rush Hour for Florida Panther

How does the Florida panther cross the road? By going under it! The race to save Florida panthers is being won by building wildlife corridors.

Veterans' Next Mission: Sustainable Agriculture

Veterans are being trained for a vital new mission: sustainable agriculture.

Bristol Bay Science

To protect Bristol Bay's wild salmon populations and the people who depend on them, TNC has invested in a science-led process to assess the risk of developing the proposed Pebble mine in the headwaters of two major salmon rivers.

Keeping Colorado Rivers Flowing

We must act now to protect water for the future. Learn how TNC is working to protect rivers and sustain our water supply.

4R Reducing Nutrient Runoff

With a focus on nutrient management and conservation practices, Missouri's 4R program seeks to improve soil health and limit harmful runoff into our rivers and streams.

Forest protections in China aim to help the snub-nosed monkey

A dozen groups in China have set up a forest protection network to help the endangered snub-nosed monkey survive.

Restoring the Delta

We're reforesting floodprone and less productive cropland in the Delta and reconnecting rivers to wetlands.

Cumberland Forest Project

TNC has a radical plan for safeguarding biodiversity in the face of climate change—and it starts with protecting 253,000 acres of central Appalachian forests.

Tool Protects Floodplains in the Mississippi River Basin

Our new interactive Floodplain Prioritization Tool helps stakeholders make decisions related to water quality, wildlife habitat and flooding in the Mississippi River.

Power of Wetlands

Wetlands are nature’s solution to flooding and water quality challenges in Iowa. Find out how we’re conserving and protecting them.

Charting a Course for Healthy Waters in New Hampshire

There’s still time to protect and restore our New Hampshire waters. We'll show you how.

Industrial Agriculture and Conservation: Strange Bedfellows?

The most effective way to drive change in companies and sectors is to embed a stretch target in a public commitment. The secret is picking the right battles, the right companies and the right commitments.

A Burning Need for Conservation

Managing Southern Maine preserves with fire for habitat and safety.

California Land Management

We're invested in making conservation business as usual so that we can change the trajectory of our planet. It's already working in California!

10 Creepy Animals That Farmers Need

Some of the most important animals on any farm can be slightly scary but have vital jobs like improving soil or controlling pests.

Living with Fire

Improving habitat for wildlife and reducing wildfire risks through fire and habitat restoration.

H2Ohio Water Fund

H2Ohio Water Fund and other initiatives mark turning point in addressing algal blooms.

About Delaware's Stream Stewards Program

Stream Stewards is a Community Science program designed to engage people of all ages and backgrounds in watershed stewardship.

Sustainable Agriculture Pays Off for a Florida Cabbage Farm

How one Florida cabbage farm used conservation practices to improve yields, use less water, improve nutrient management - and save more money.

Modeling Pollution on the Cape Fear River

Chapter Watershed Scientist Danica Schaffer-Smith is creating a model that gives TNC and other organizations a better picture of water quality across the Cape Fear River basin.

Supporting Clean Water and Community

TNC in Massachusetts sat down with Cambridge Brewing Company Owner Phil Bannatyne to learn about the brewery’s passion for good beer and clean water.

The Buffalo River

The Buffalo River is one of Arkansas’, and America’s, greatest national treasures.

Key West Refuge Last Island

More than a century after Theodore Roosevelt created Key West National Wildlife Refuge, the last remaining private island has joined the reserve.

Acopian Preserve

A patchwork of farms, streams and forest harbor populations of North America's smallest turtle.

Indonesia’s Forest Fires – What You Need to Know

Widespread fires are destroying tropical forests in Indonesia, causing respiratory illnesses and biodiversity loss. Here’s why we should pay attention.

Florida Forever

Preservation 2000 and Florida Forever have made fast-growing Florida a national leader in state funding for land conservation.

OK360 Virtual Field Trips

Oklahoma's remote nature preserves are now just a click away! Take a virtual field trip and experience breathtaking panoramas of Oklahoma’s native and diverse landscapes.

Publication and Video Library

The latest chapter news, videos and updates from our conservation efforts across Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Fire outbreaks and deforestation alerts are happening in the same areas of the Amazon

To fight fires, we must curb deforestation, ensure legal compliance and invest in more sustainable supply chains.

Restoring the Delaware River

Protecting forests, floodplains and drinking water for 13 million people.

Insuring Nature to Ensure a Resilient Future

Integrated solutions linking nature and insurance can help to reduce risk and build resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Tennessee Bogs

Removing invasive rosebushes can be painful, but it's necessary to restore Tennessee's wild bogs.

Criollo Cattle

In some parts of the West, it's hot and getting hotter. At one ranch, scientists want to know if a different breed of cattle could better handle a harsher climate.

Nairobi Water Fund

The solution to Nairobi's water shortages starts upstream, by protecting the water closer to its source.

Sustainable Future 2050

There is a clear path to 2050 in which both nature and 10 billion people can thrive together. But we are running out of time: Research shows we must make changes now to embrace a more sustainable future.

Harnessing Nature's Designs

The Nature Conservancy and partners are learning how nature can reduce coastal erosion

Endangered Fish Recovery Program

Working to restore the four federally listed endangered fish species in the upper basin: humpback chub, bonytail, Colorado pikeminnow and razorback sucker.

Restoring the Escalante River

The story of an extraordinary partnership to save the Escalante River, one of the last free-flowing rivers in the West.

Amazon Rainforest Fires: 6 Things to Know

People are standing up for their planet’s iconic rainforest. To ensure its best possible future, we must improve the food-growing ability of the farms that are already there.

Yampa River Fund

The Yampa is the last relatively free-flowing major river in the Colorado River Basin. The Yampa River Fund aims to protect the Yampa's water supply for people and nature.

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Conserving Kimball Hill Forest

With its waterfalls, gorges, mountains and wildlife, Kimball Hill has been called many things—pristine, rugged, resilient—and a super highway?

The Freedom of Flow

One tiny creature spurs big change in reconnecting our rivers to the sea (and making travel safer for people too!)

Turning the Tide

On New Hampshire's seacoast, we're restoring the Great Bay Estuary one oyster at a time. Here's why.

Wildfires and Forest Management

Scientists and policy experts are grappling with a dramatic change in the role of fire in our region as a warming climate and a century of fire suppression drive ever larger and more intense blazes.

Latin America's Natural Resources and Climate Change

Latin America is a region rich in natural resources—and that makes it particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Securing Georgia’s Fresh Water

We’re working on multiple fronts to secure clean water for drinking, recreation, wildlife habitat and more.

Top 10 Bat Facts

Some fun and fascinating things you may not know about bats.

Carnivorous Plants: North Carolina's State Treasures

There are 66 species of carnivorous plants in the United States, and an astounding 36 of them are in North Carolina. Learn about the diverse array of carnivorous plant species found across the state.

A New, Old-Growth Future

A forest restoration experiment has made large-scale conservation possible in Washington.

Power of Place—California

A new study from TNC scientists outlines key strategies to protect nature while creating a clean energy future for California.

Restoring the Delta

Most of the Colorado River's water is used up by farms and cities before reaching the sea. What's being done to return water, and life, to the Delta?

Using Drones to Restore Fire-Ravaged Forests

Scientists are using drones, bicycle power and a lot of ingenuity to test ways to plant trees in forests that have been decimated by wildfires.

International Fire Training

TNC fire practitioner Chase McLean shares his experiences attending a wildfire suppression learning exchange in Belize.

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A Legacy of Land Protection

Working with the State of Mississippi on large-scale land acquisitions has allowed TNC to protect several large and ecologically important areas along the Pascagoula River and elsewhere in Mississippi.

Raising a Glass to Nature

Climate change is affecting our lives in unexpected ways, and those negative impacts are already being felt by those in the wine industry.

How Science and Innovation Can Save Caribbean Coral Reefs

Explore how we're scaling up coral restoration and mobilizing world-class science to save imperiled reefs before it's too late.

The Cumberland Forest Project: Conservation at Scale

With many years in the making, this innovative project demonstrates the climate benefits of sustainable forest management while providing positive conservation, community and financial returns.

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Washington Science

It’s winter on the eastern slopes of Washington’s Cascade mountain range, and Nature Conservancy scientist Emily Howe is up to her mittens in snowpack.

Zambia Harvesting for the Future

Charity Siankuku is using lessons learned from a TNC-supported agriculture extension officer to help survive drought, feed her family, and focus on creating a sustainable future for her community.

Oyster Restoration in Virginia

Aggressive oyster reef restoration efforts are bringing a vital natural and economic resource back to Virginia waters.

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Planting For Pollinators

The Nature Conservancy is implementing conservation strategies at its nature preserves that will result in more pollinator habitat throughout Kentucky.

Helping Maine’s Communities Prepare for Sea-Level Rise

A new tool tells first-responders and planners which streets will flood and where vulnerable citizens might lose access to help.

Beaver Mimicry Projects Could Be Key to Restoring Wetlands

Dams built to mimic those built by beavers may ultimately result in positive effects for fish, wildlife and vegetation.

Spending on nature would be the investment of a lifetime

Economic leaders at this year's G20 Summit must support investment in nature to tackle climate change.

Why We Work With Fire

The Nature Conservancy is well known for conducting controlled burns to restore health and diversity to natural lands. But that's not the whole story.

First Successful Coral Sexual Reproduction Expedition In The Virgin Islands

For the first time in the Virgin Islands, The Nature Conservancy and partner SECORE International conducted a successful coral spawning expedition to grow healthy baby corals.

Powering Green Tech

An unprecedented partnership is deploying the tools of the tech boom to help solve global conservation challenges.

Coastal Nature Fights Climate Change

The protection and restoration of natural habitats can help communities adapt to rising sea levels and more frequent and intense storms.

Upper Ohio River Basin

The Nature Conservancy is working with partners in western Pennsylvania to manage river flows for wildlife and local communities along the Upper Ohio River.

What Is an Oxbow?

Learn how TNC is restoring oxbow wetlands to help wildlife, reduce flooding and improve water quality in Iowa.

How We Get the Right Clean Energy in the Right Places

A new wave of energy infrastructure can be implemented with minimal impact to natural lands—but only with careful planning and collaboration amongst politicians, scientists, developers, financers and local communities.

Transforming the Region of the Maya Forest

TNC is working to improve the welfare of local people and promoting conservation efforts in the Maya Forest.

Mexico: Maya Forest Local Communities

The survival of the Maya Forest is deeply connected to the practices and commitment of the rural indigenous people who live there.

Food and Agriculture Must Change—Business Will Be Part of the Solution

Feeding the planet without harming the environment will require doing more with less and finding common ground.

Science for Climate Action Network Helping Communities

TNC is proud to join the Science for Climate Action Network (SCAN), which is poised to help communities across the nation develop cost-effective and appropriate responses to the challenges of climate change.

Sinking Cemetery: Salt Marsh and Sea Level Rise

Sea level rise in places like Taylors Island is impacting vulnerable Eastern Shore communities—and their history.

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Oregon Forests Need Fire

A new study by scientists from The Nature Conservancy that the dry forests of Washington and Oregon are experiencing far less low-severity wildfire compared to a century ago.

Celebrating the Colorado River

Learn more about why this mighty river is considered the lifeblood of the American West.

Gulfcorps Alumni Profiles

Find out how GulfCorps is shaping the careers of young people throughout the Gulf Coast.

Women on the Firelines

An all-female controlled burn at TNC's Disney Wilderness Preserve showcases the need for more women and broader diversity in wildland fire work.

An Audacious Plan to Save the World’s Ocean

TNC’s Blue Bonds for Conservation model helps governments unlock funding for conservation goals—and benefit millions of people in coastal regions.

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