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Alabama
The 5th Most Biologically Diverse State in the U.S.
From longleaf pine forest and beaches along the Gulf to the mountains and forests of north Alabama, Alabama's varied geography provides for a wide range of plant and animal diversity. Our state boasts 18 river systems and more species of freshwater fish, mussels, turtles, snails and crayfish than any other state.
Conservation in Alabama
Together with our members, donors and conservation partners, The Nature Conservancy in Alabama have protected more than 120,000 acres of critical natural lands in Alabama.
Gulf Oil Spill: Two Years Later
Read updates about our work in the Gulf of Mexico since the oil spill
Follow along on our restoration journey in the Gulf of Mexico
Oysters, Seagrass and Marine Life, Oh My!
Explore our interactive map to get a closer view of our work in Alabama and around the Gulf.
Restoring the Heart of Coastal Alabama
See how oyster restoration projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have protected Alabama's shorelines and created jobs.
Restoring Hope in the Gulf of Mexico
Alabama's Marine Program Director, Judy Haner, discusses opportunities for successful restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Nature Conservancy is experimenting with a variety of oyster restoration techniques in the southeastern United States.
Oysters, Seagrass and Marine Life, Oh My!
Explore our interactive map to get a closer view of our work in the Gulf.
Why Oyster Reefs Matter to You
Learn how oyster reefs help our coastlines in this interactive presentation!
2011 Annual Report from The Nature Conservancy in Alabama
Discover all the ways you helped make a difference during 2011 for Alabama's special lands and waters.
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We need to act now, before it's too late. Watch the Video, Take Action
We're addressing Latin America's most pressing conservation issues. Read the Story
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Love Your Mom, Love Nature
Celebrate Mother’s Day and share your passion for conservation with these unique gifts of nature.