Agriculture in Arkansas
See how TNC is working with farmers across Arkansas to promote sustainable agriculture practices.
Anything But Plain
Sometimes dismissed as “flyover country,” the Great Plains is rich in iconic wildlife and home to wild places like the Ozarks, the Mississippi River, the Badlands and the tallgrass prairie. In this region, The Nature Conservancy is working with partners and communities to tackle the crises of climate change and nature loss. Together, we are overcoming barriers and building a resilient future.
Our Priorities
Great Plains
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Grasslands
By 2030, we aim to conserve 9.5M acres and improve management on 86M acres of grasslands by partnering with communities, landowners, agencies and policymakers.
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Freshwater
We're restoring river flows, improving connectivity and protecting nature to improve water quality and support healthy habitats across the Great Plains.
Our work
Time for Action on Grasslands
Ben Postlethwait, The Nature Conservancy’s Great Plains Division Director, shares why he is so hopeful the North American Grasslands Conservation Act will help bring people and nature together.
Seeding the Future
How seeds and seedlings from TNC's nature preserves are driving habitat restoration and helping protect Texas' native landscapes.
Baptism by Fire
A new generation is picking up the drip torch to give Iowa prairies the phoenix treatment.
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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Not so plain
An expansive view of The Nature Conservancy's Cherry Ranch in Nebraska.
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