How We Work

Conserving the Lands and Waters on which all Life Depends

We use science to determine where we work and with whom we partner to protect nature for our future.

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. This is how we work to achieve our goals.

frank-lowenstein-heatwaveIt's getting hot in here. Photo via Climate Progress
Urgent Issues

The Nature Conservancy is taking on the tough issues facing conservation today — from climate change to the availability of fresh water.

steph-wear-nemoClownfish. Image credit: josh-n/Flickr through a Creative Commons license
Habitats We Protect

From coral reefs to deserts, we work to protect a myriad of habitats so we can preserve the diversity of life on Earth.

Bird in Marsh 215x143Pássaro no pântano, com a corporação ao fundo. © Cortesia de Dow
Working with Companies

Through collaboration, the Conservancy and companies strive to advance conservation. Learn more about the companies with whom we work.

Sam Gon 215x143Sam Gon, senior scientist for The Nature Conservancy in Hawai‘i. Photo © Ian Shive
Where We Work

The Nature Conservancy works in all 50 states and in over 30 countries around the world to preserve the animals, plants and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth.

Photo of the Month: July 2010 (thumbnail)Photo of the Month: July 2010 © Peter Eve
Indigenous People

We are committed to local, on the ground involvement with indigenous people and we work with fairness and honesty to collaborate on practical conservation solutions.

All Hands logo on tshirt 215x143Front copy on 2012 promotional T-Shirt for The Nature Conservancy "All Hands On Earth" project. © Mark Godfrey/The Nature Conservancy
Other Nature Conservancy Sites

Is music your first love? Are you a scientist? Check out one of our sister sites and see how we're working to engage all kinds of people around the globe in the conservation movement.

Hands with Blueberries 215x143A handful of blue berries picked by a participant in the Nature Conservancy's LEAF program. LEAF (Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future) is a nationally-recognized program that works to empower the next generation of conservation leaders and equip them with the skills and knowledge to address our world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Partnered with environmental high schools, the program combines classroom lessons with real-world conservation work experience for urban youth. © Amy Deputy
Get Involved

Without you, we couldn't do what we do. You help us get our conservation work done, too! See how you can help.

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Photo Special Features TabLion in Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. © Kenneth K. Coe

Close Encounters with Nature

Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories

Arden OConnor 215x143Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

Nature Matters

Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos