The Nature Conservancy has been designing and implementing strategies to protect Earth’s fresh waters for decades. We have a thorough understanding of the causes of the freshwater biodiversity decline. 

To improve the health of freshwater resources, our focus is on practical, science-based solutions to help society meet today’s and tomorrow’s water needs for nature and people.

Our global efforts include:

• Reducing the Ecological Impact of Dams
• Reconnecting Floodplains with Rivers
• Protecting Watersheds and Water Supplies for Cities
• Changing Water Policies to Protect Environmental Flows
• Promoting Sustainable Agricultural Practices
• Protecting Coastal Rivers and Estuaries
• Guarding Freshwater Ecosystems from Invasive Species
• Sustaining Ecosystem Resilience to Climate Change

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Mark Godfrey (pond fed by spring in Chihuahuan Desert, Mexico); Hugo Arnal (man in boat).