Our Initiatives

The Nature Conservancy applies high-level strategies to its conservation work around the world. Learn how we’re fighting global warming and preserving oceans, rivers and protected areas.

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Give the Gift of Clean Water

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Your loved one can take pride that their gift is ensuring clean fresh water for nature the people
Land and Water Conservation FundSave the Great Outdoors
Take action to protect the land and water in your state.

Our Legislative PrioritiesOur Top Legislative Priorities
Bob Bendick, director of government relations, suggests five conservation priorities for the Obama Administration.

Climate Change: United Nations Climate Change NegotiationsUnited Nations Climate Change Negotiations
Copenhagen has come and gone, but the need for global cooperation on climate change has never been greater.


More on Our Initiatives

Climate Change

Working for solutions that will reduce emissions to levels compatible with a healthy planet, preserve forests and help nature adapt to global warming.

Marine

Linking land and sea conservation strategies for the survival of our oceans and coasts now and for future generations.

Lakes and Rivers

Protecting the world’s freshwater resources through policy and conservation for the health of communities and nature.

Conservation Lands

Conserving critical lands and wildlife habitats while balancing the needs of both people and nature.


Images (top to bottom, left to right): Photos © TNC (Smith Creek Preserve, Arkansas); © Harley Soltes (scientist in the field); © Ken Mason (great outdoors); © Jonaton Colman (US Capitol);  © JoelDeluxe, via Creative Commons license (drought in New Mexico).