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Protecting more than 133,000 acres in Mississippi, improving nature, our health and the economy.

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Conservancy staff studying a map of the Mississippi Gulf Coast after the 2010 oil spill. © Mark Godfrey

About Us

Since the 1970s, the Conservancy has partnered with agencies, businesses and individuals to help protect and improve Mississippi's land and water areas for residents and visitors alike. We are honored to work on behalf of all Mississippians to make our state a better and healthier place to live today, and for future generations, solving short- and long-term challenges, contributing to healthy communities and a robust economy. We hope you will join us today to protect the special places in Mississippi for people and nature.

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Grand Bay is one location where the Conservancy is restoring oyster reefs. © Stacey Shankle/TNC

Reef Restoration

Oyster reef restoration in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
High pressure hoses were used to blow several tons of loose shell off barges to create oyster reefs in Biloxi Bay, Mississippi to enhance fish habitat and absorb the impact of hurricanes and tropical storms. © Nicole Vickey/TNC

Oyster Reef Restoration Techniques

View an interactive map of the various oyster reef restoration techniques used in Mississippi and around the South.
Oyster spat on old oyster shell used to create new reef © Susan Hollandsworth / The Nature Conservancy

American Oyster

Learn more about the importance of oysters for clean water, good fishing and storm protection.

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Lion in Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. © Kenneth K. Coe

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Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

Nature Matters

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Oxbow Lake at Old Fort Bayou © Jen Mueller / The Nature Conservancy

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