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The Nature Conservancy. Protecting nature. Preserving life.™
We're working with you to make a positive impact around the world in more than 35 countries, all 50 United States and your backyard. Support our work
Celebrating Massachusetts Conservation
We've been protecting the nature of Massachusetts for 50 years.
Gulf of Maine:
The Whole Story
The future of nature for the Gulf of Maine is a big-picture approach toward conservation. See how your support helps!
Supporting the Gulf of Maine
See why Alice Richmond supports The Nature Conservancy's work to conserve and restore the Gulf of Maine as a whole system.
Connecticut River:
The Whole Story
Your support is helping us restore the river from source to sea. See the whole story.
Supporting the Connecticut River
Marilyn and Jay Sarles like the Conservancy's big-picture approach for conserving the Connecticut River as a whole system. See why.
Video: Fisheries Research in the Gulf of Maine
See a video of our collaborative research with Gulf of Maine fishermen. Watch!
Matchmaking for Elms
The Conservancy’s Christian Marks has been helping isolated elms find each other at 21 sites along the Connecticut River. See Matt Miller's blog in Cool Green Science!
Rivers Run Free
With help from you and our partners, we're helping the Mill River in Taunton flow a little freer! Explore!
Resilience Grows in Brimfield
On Massachusetts' newly wild-designated lands, a tornado’s destructive path will recover naturally. Check it out!
Hike Your Way Through Boston’s Backyard
Here's a list of nearby getaways in Massachusetts for the entire family. Get out and enjoy!
Creativity is the Pearl in Oyster Conservation
With your help, we can restore oysters to Massachusetts' coastal waters. Dive in!
Science Sways Eelgrass Recovery
See how your support is crafting hope for our sea-grass meadows. Discover the progress
Massachusetts Speakers List
Meet experts from the Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts. Explore
Restoring New England’s Groundfish
Your support helps us partner with Cape Cod fishermen to restore the Gulf of Maine's traditional fisheries. See what we're doing!
Mapping Nature's Strongholds
With your support, we're drawing the future of climate change resilience. Take a look!
Celebrating 50 Years in Massachusetts!
See a slideshow of how The Nature Conservancy started 50 years ago in Massachusetts and how, with your help, we've grown.
BioMap2
Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World. See how BioMap2 helps conserve priorities
Inspiration from a Massachusetts 7th Grader
A Young Writer Donates Proceeds from her Book to the Conservancy. Meet this inspiring young writer!
The Art of the River
Artist Samuel Rowlett re-imagines the Connecticut River watershed. Meet Samuel and enjoy his art!
Black Pond Bog Preserve Reaches 50-Year Milestone
Massachusetts’ first Nature Conservancy preserve is in good hands with Wes Osborne. Celebrate this milestone with us.
Mass. Conservation News
Martha's Vineyard Habitat Network
Working with Vineyard landowners, we're reconnecting the island's native habitats one tract at a time. Check it out!
Vineyard Habitat Network Species Fact Sheets
Want to help re-connect habitat on Martha's Vineyard? Check out our new VHN Species Fact Sheets!
Southern New England and New York Seagrass Research and Restoration Initiative
New Research sponsored by The Nature Conservancy could help reverse decades-long eelgrass decline. Dive in!
The Conte Connection
The Conservancy's collaboration with the Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge works at the watershed scale. Explore!
The Connecticut River
See how, with your help, we're restoring and protecting New England's longest river. Dive in!
Conservation and Hope in the Berkshires
Generations of urban campers have been discovering nature in the Berkshires since 1923. Now, your support renews hope for the next generation. See why
Coming Back to Nature ... One LEAF at a Time!
Brimming with energy and a passion for the environment, six New York City youths discover Massachusetts.
Common Ground in the Gulf of Maine
With your help, fishermen and scientists use new nets to help Gulf of Maine groundfish.
The State of Nature in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
Conservation Trends in the U.S.’s Most Populated Region.
Permit Banks - A White Paper
A Strategy for Viable and Sustainable Fisheries. See how collaborating with fishermen will help people and nature in the Gulf of Maine.
Nature's Top Comebacks in Massachusetts
Massachusetts' rivers and forests are once again supporting the fish and wildlife that rely on those habitats. What's on Massachusetts' list of top comebacks?
Gifts that Give Back Home
Share your passion for conserving Massachusetts with these unique gifts from The Nature Conservancy. Shop now
Where Does Your Water Come From?
About half of Americans receive drinking water from lakes and rivers. See how conservation protects water sources.
Restoring Floodplain Forests with the American Elm
See how volunteers are rebuilding these rare forests along the Connecticut River by planting American elms.
Faces of Conservation
Learn how our staff are making a difference in Massachusetts and around the globe.
Archives
Feature Archives
Check out some of our great features about our work and the people who make conservation a success in Massachusetts.
Read More
Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories
Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos
Support the Future of Nature
Your support helps ensure resilience for the future of nature in the Bay State and beyond.
