The Nature Conservancy. Protecting nature. Preserving life.™

Moosehead Forest. © Bruce Kidman/The Nature Conservancy

Celebrating Conservation in Maine's North Woods

Read a letter from the state director in Maine discussing the plans for the Moosehead Lakes Region.

Casting a net for census research in the Gulf of Maine Bridget Besaw

Ensuring a Future for Homegrown Fish

The Midcoast Fishermen's Coop requires members to use more sustainable fishing methods.

Scott Harding and his sons Timothy (youngest with green shirt) and Dean (wearing brown waders) fly fish for trout on the Moose River © David McLain

This Land is Your Land

The Nature Conservancy supports policy initiatives that recognize the importance of America’s public lands.

Leslie and Jessica Boat. © S. Fitzpatrick/The Nature Conservancy

Net Results

A novel partnership with The Nature Conservancy is helping a group of Maine fishermen look for new ways to sustain their bounty.

Ana and Margo at work in the stream © K. Brusie

Two Lives, One River

The Conservancy's diversity program is connecting people and nature.

me and monkfish. © The Nature Conservancy

Can We Save Maine's Fisheries?

With your help, The Nature Conservancy is working with Port Clyde fishermen on an innovative program that’s rebuilding fisheries and preserving a way of life for Maine families.

Explore our interactive "quilt" for inspiring stories from women around the world. © TNC

Discover Women and Water

Discover this online exploration of what women around the world — including Maine interns Ana Rapp and Chanel Ramirez — are doing to keep water clean and plentiful.

Pine Marten © Vicki Nolan

Protecting Maine's Biodiversity... from Space

See how technology is informing our conservation work in Maine.