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Great Lakes
Protecting the World's Largest Freshwater Ecosystem
The Great Lakes Project is focused on the protection, restoration and maintenance of the region’s most critical natural systems while safeguarding the lakes from their most significant threats, such as aquatic invasive species.
The Nature Conservancy’s Great Lakes Project has identified six priority areas to build strategic success:
- Aquatic Invasive Species
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Coastal Systems
- Native Fisheries
- Northern Forests
- Watersheds
Great Lakes News
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Featured Project
Birding is Big Fun AND Big Business--Birding generates $82 million in total industry output, sustaining 671,000 jobs and creating $11 billion in local, state and federal tax revenue.
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Meet Our Conservation Leaders
This month we're featuring our Lake Erie Coastal Conservation Director James Cole. Learn how James is working in Ohio to protect migratory bird habitat.
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Who's Giving to the Great Lakes?
The Nature Conservancy depends on its valued supporters to achieve lasting conservation results. This month we say thank you to Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc., who supports the Conservancy's freshwater initiatives.
Latest Photos
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Middle Sister Island Slideshow
Banding great egrets is messy but rewarding work for biologists from the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Canadian Wildlife Service.
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Two Hearted River
The variety of wildlife in the Two-Hearted River watershed is truly astounding.
Latest Videos
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Working with Farmers in Pawpaw, Michigan
How are changing farming practices helping freshwater? Watch a video to learn about sustainable solutions.
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What’s incredible beyond any measure?
Our Great Lakes, of course! Watch a new video telling the story of The Nature Conservancy’s Great Lakes Project.
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Climate & Great Lakes Water Levels
Find out how changing water levels impact economics, nature and infrastructure in the Great Lakes basin and how decision makers are using tools and data to promote more resilient communities.
Recent Press
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Asian carp DNA not widespread in the Great Lakes
April 04, 2013
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Detroit Public Television and The Nature Conservancy Collaborate on TV Forum
January 08, 2013
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