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• Family Finds Conservation and Ranching can Achieve a Sustainable Balance
  

  Pahsimeroi River Valley
  May 27, 2013 2013 05 27

  Conservation Easement in the Pahsimeroi Offers Permanent Protection for River Territory and Wildlife Learn More

• Memorial Dedicated at Newell and Ann Meyer Nature Preserve

  EAST TROY, Wis.
  May 20, 2013 2013 05 20

  Couple donated land and estate to create a nature sanctuary Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin Praises Sen. Baldwin for Helping Pass Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)

  MADISON, Wis.
  May 17, 2013 2013 05 17

  The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin applauds Sen. Baldwin for her support of a new Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) (S. 601), which passed with strong bipartisan approval by a margin of 83-14. Learn More

• Road Signs to Help Maine's Endangered Turtles

  May 17, 2013 2013 05 17

  Spotted and Blanding's turtles can be helped by a little awareness among drivers. Learn More

• Experience Northwest Indiana’s Extreme Diversity by Using All Your Senses

  MERRILLVILLE, IN
  May 17, 2013 2013 05 17

  Wednesday, May 22, is International Day of Biodiversity, and while it’s not a Hallmark holiday, it is a great opportunity to awaken your curiosity and start exploring five natural areas in northwest Indiana. Learn More

• Cuts to Stewardship Program a Blow to Protecting Wisconsin’s Lands and Waters

  May 16, 2013 2013 05 16

  The following is a statement from Mary Jean Huston, Director of The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin. Learn More

• Conservancy Receives Forest Service Partnership Award

  Juneau, Alaska
  Topic (Forests)
  May 16, 2013 2013 05 16

  The Alaska Regional Forester has awarded the U.S. Forest Service Partnership Award to The Nature Conservancy in Alaska in recognition of its "strong support and engagement in the Tongass National Forest restoration and forest stewardship programs." Learn More

• Partners Celebrate Mattabesset River Fishway Benefitting Migratory Fish and Other Species

  EAST BERLIN, CONN.
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  May 09, 2013 2013 05 09

  Daniel C. Esty, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, today will join representatives from The Nature Conservancy and StanChem in East Berlin to celebrate the completed project on Mattabesset River, a Connecticut River tributary. Learn More

• Bonnaroo Offers Backstage Passes to Support The Nature Conservancy

  Nashville, TN
  May 14, 2009 2009 05 14

  Opportunity to Meet Musical Artists David Byrne and Robert Earl Keen at Festival in June Learn More

• Mark Tercek, CEO and President of The Nature Conservancy and Author of Nature’s Fortune to Speak at Scottsdale Venue

  SCOTTSDALE, AZ
  Topic (Events)
  May 13, 2013 2013 05 13

  CEO of the world’s largest environmental group to discuss the value of nature in Scottsdale, AZ Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy, Lexmark, Monsanto, St. Louis County Parks, and The PGA of America Team Up to Restore Native Forests

  St. Louis, Missouri
  Topic (Partnerships)
  May 10, 2013 2013 05 10

  Companies, organizations and local volunteers to plant 200 native trees and shrubs at Queeny Park in St. Louis County to offset paper use at the Senior PGA Championship, presented by KitchenAid Learn More

• Green River Fest 2013

  Munfordville, Kentucky
  May 10, 2013 2013 05 10

  Volunteers from around the region are coming together to do their part to clean up the Green River! Learn More

• Water Audit at Phoenix College

  Phoenix, AZ
  Topic (Events)
  May 10, 2013 2013 05 10

  400 Phoenix middle and high school students armed with tools will test 80 faucets and install low-flow devices (aerators) at Phoenix College on Tuesday, May 14. Middle and high school students will also have the opportunity to communicate their understanding, ideas and inspiration about water after a year of engaging, exploring, and applying their learning.  Learn More

• Mark Tercek, Author of Nature’s Fortune and CEO and President of The Nature Conservancy, to Speak at New Canaan Country School

  May 08, 2013 2013 05 08

  CEO of the world’s largest environmental group to discuss the value of nature in New Canaan, Conn. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Welcomes New Trustee

  SANTA FE, NM
  Topic (Leadership)
  May 08, 2013 2013 05 08

  Trustees provide vital volunteer leadership that helps us protect our state’s important landscapes and waterways. Learn More

• Nature Conservancy to Acquire 4,000 Acres "Bridging the Smokies"

  Nashville, TN
  May 06, 2013 2013 05 06

  Scenic Property Links Great Smoky Mountains with Cherokee National Forest. Learn More

• What is the Future of Energy?
  Join The Nature Conservancy and WBUR for an Open Conversation May 13

  BOSTON, MA
  May 03, 2013 2013 05 03

  How can we protect people and nature and return Earth’s climate system to balance, while meeting the energy needs of the planet’s rapidly growing population? Is renewable energy the answer? Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy and the Natural Resources Conservation Service partner to bring the Two-Stage Ditch to the Upper Wabash River Watershed

  Winamac, Indiana
  February 14, 2013 2013 02 14

  Kent Wamsley was walking in a agricultural drainage ditch in Kokomo,IN, seeing signs of bank failure and soil loss that needed to be addressed. Kent suggested the farmer install a Two-Stage Ditch, which can help with both problems. Learn More

• Local Preserve Expansion Helps Nature and People

  YAMHILL COUNTY, OR
  May 06, 2013 2013 05 06

  Acreage further protects critical habitat for federally endangered Fender's blue butterfly and other at-risk species. Learn More

• Partners Celebrate Conservation Success at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
  

  Oak Harbor, Ohio
  May 03, 2013 2013 05 03

  Event provides opportunity to witness benefits of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Learn More

• Celebrating A Comeback!

  Netarts Bay, Oregon
  April 29, 2013 2013 04 29

  After eight years, native oyster restoration project seeing results in Netarts Bay Learn More

• Winter 2012 Newsletter

  December 18, 2012 2012 12 18

  Find out the latest news from TNC Louisiana! Learn More

• Summer 2012 Newsletter

  June 13, 2012 2012 06 13

  Read about TNC Louisiana's latest work! Learn More

• See Endangered Species Success in Person

  Southern Pines, NC
  May 01, 2013 2013 05 01

  Sandhills residents will get a chance to see red-cockaded woodpecker recovery up-close during a special event on May 17. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy’s 19th Annual Hoochie: The Savanna to Savannah Gala Draws 500 Guests

  Atlanta, GA
  Topic (Events)
  April 30, 2013 2013 04 30

  Yearly Earth Day Celebration Has Raised $4 Million To Date For Conservation in Georgia Learn More

• Wild Lessons for Local Students

  Santa Fe, NM
  Topic (Events)
  April 29, 2013 2013 04 29

  Students from New Mexico school to receive interactive lessons about the environment Learn More

• Partnership Comes Full Circle During Earth Month

  Santa Fe, NM
  Topic (Partnerships)
  April 29, 2013 2013 04 29

  Public Service Company of New Mexico joins The Nature Conservancy for a volunteer work day Learn More

• Deadly Bat Disease Confirmed in Rutherford County: White-nose Syndrome Found at TNC's Bat Cave Preserve

  Durham, NC
  April 02, 2013 2013 04 02

  The Nature Conservancy today announced that white-nose syndrome, which has decimated bat populations in eastern North America, has been confirmed in a bat found last month at the Conservancy’s Bat Cave Preserve in Rutherford County. Learn More

• Annual Spring River Herring Run Has Begun

  BOSTON, MA
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  April 24, 2013 2013 04 24

  First Alewife Since 1818 Spotted Above Site of Mill River Dam Removal Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Thanks Senator Max Baucus for Dedication to Montana Conservation

  Helena, MT
  April 24, 2013 2013 04 24

  The Nature Conservancy President and CEO, Mark R. Tercek expresses the organization’s sadness and gratitude to U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) following the announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2014.
  
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• Wanted: Local Girl Scouts to Explore Arizona

  PHOENIX, AZ
  Topic (Events)
  April 25, 2013 2013 04 25

  Nature Conservancy event counts toward links for Girl Scout Badge Learn More

• Join The Nature Conservancy and WBUR for an Open Conversation on The Future of Food

  BOSTON, MA
  April 10, 2013 2013 04 10

  Celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd, at Artists for Humanity. Learn More

• Kentucky On Fire

  Lexington, Kentucky
  April 24, 2013 2013 04 24

  The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky winds down from successful fire season. Learn More

• Omaha Gives!

  April 23, 2013 2013 04 23

  A one-day event to promote generosity in our community is being held on May 22nd. Learn More

• A Seventh Grader Inspires with “Starring Eliza” just in time for Earth Day

  BOSTON, M
  April 18, 2013 2013 04 18

  Young Boston Author Donates $1,500 from Book Sales to The Nature Conservancy  Learn More

• Nature Conservancy to Announce Winners of 2013 Earth Day Keiki Art Contest

  HONOLULU, HI
  April 18, 2013 2013 04 18

  Prizes will be awarded this Saturday at Windward Mall at 11:00 a.m. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Celebrates Earth Day with Third Annual Global Picnic

  ARLINGTON, VA
  April 18, 2013 2013 04 18

  What Will You Do For Earth? Have a Picnic! Learn More

• Nature Photo Contest Winners Announced

  Tucson, AZ
  April 02, 2013 2013 04 02

  Visit Noble Street Gallery to see nature’s wonders through students' eyes. Learn More

• Local Restaurant Named Nature’s Plate People’s Choice Winner

  June 27, 2012 2012 06 27

  This restaurant composts all of the kitchen scraps and uses the fertilizer on the farm creating a full circle of life/completing the growing cycle. Learn More

• Get Ready to Rumble: It’s Time for “Chef to Chef: Picnic Battle for Earth”

  NEW HAVEN, CT
  Topic (Events)
  April 11, 2013 2013 04 11

  Join two exciting New Haven chefs and three esteemed judges, including Daniel C. Esty, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, for a special picnic with The Nature Conservancy after the Rock to Rock Earth Day bike ride April 20 in New Haven. Learn More

• Nation Recognizes Local Treasure

  ENTERPRISE, OR
  April 09, 2013 2013 04 09

  The Department of the Interior has designated 4,400 acres of The Nature Conservancy’s Zumwalt Prairie Preserve in Wallowa County, Oregon, as a National Natural Landmark. Learn More

• Media Preview Jan. 16: Restoring Arizona’s Forests Gallery

  Phoenix, AZ
  Topic (Events)
  January 15, 2013 2013 01 15

  The preview provides media the opportunity to view and photograph a first-of-its kind exhibit Learn More

• Dinner on Main Street Unveils New “Restoring Arizona’s Forests” Art Exhibit in Scottsdale

  Scottsdale, AZ
  January 28, 2013 2013 01 28

  The dinner on Main Street and the opening of the new exhibit mark the beginning of the “Restoring Arizona’s Forest” fundraising campaign. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy of SC Celebrates Earth Day with A Picnic for the Earth, Half-Moon Outfitters Shopping Day and Special Concert
  

  CHARLESTON, COLUMBIA, GREENVILLE, SC
  April 10, 2013 2013 04 10

  In celebration of Earth Day 2013, the South Carolina Chapter of The Nature Conservancy joins with Nature Conservancy chapters across the world in a Picnic for the Earth on April 20th. Picnic for the Earth is The Nature Conservancy’s annual celebration of the planet we live on, the food it provides and the people we share it with. Participants are invited to host a picnic on their own, or join in TNC-organized gatherings. Learn More

• Celebrate Earth Day with a Work Party and Picnic

  PORTLAND, OR
  April 09, 2013 2013 04 09

  The Nature Conservancy invites you to get your hands dirty at one of four preserve work parties on Saturday, April 20. After the work is done, we’ll enjoy a Picnic for Earth. Learn More

• Pack a Picnic for the Earth

  PHOENIZ, AZ
  Topic (Events)
  April 09, 2013 2013 04 09

  The Nature Conservancy invites you to celebrate Earth Day. Learn More

• Greater Prairie Chickens Released at The Nature Conservancy’s Dunn Ranch Prairie

  Bethany, Missouri
  April 08, 2013 2013 04 08

  Eighteen greater prairie chickens were released at The Nature Conservancy’s Dunn Ranch Prairie in northwest Missouri last week. Sixteen additional prairie chickens will be released later this month. The release is the first of three that will take place over the next two years to enhance the existing prairie chicken population at Dunn Ranch Prairie. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy hosts TREX

  Honey Creek, Iowa
  April 08, 2013 2013 04 08

  For 12 days, April 3-14, fire practitioners from around the country and throughout the Loess Hills area will come together to learn and practice prescribed fire techniques at the Prescribed Fire Training Exchange. Learn More

• Celebrated Artists Engage in “Picnic for Earth” Exhibition

  Santa Fe, NM
  Topic (Events)
  April 05, 2013 2013 04 05

  Visit a crossroads of nature and art at Patina Gallery Learn More

• First-Ever Global Report on Shellfish Indicates 85 Percent of Oyster Reefs Have Vanished

  ARLINGTON, VA
  May 21, 2009 2009 05 21

  “Shellfish Reefs at Risk” report shows habitat loss widely impacts ecosystems and economies, identifies solutions for bringing oyster reefs back from the brink Learn More

Olympia oysters thrive again on Oregon Coast

KGW

May 16, 2013

It was such a delicacy, Oregon's only native oyster was harvested to near extinction more than a century ago. Watch video

Native oyster restoration sees results in Netarts Bay

The Daily Astorian

May 07, 2013

A native oyster that cleans the water and provides habitat for marine plants and fish is making a comeback at Netarts Bay southwest of Tillamook. Read more

Remote prairie grasslands named national natural landmark

Los Angeles Times

April 17, 2013

The lonely Zumwalt Prairie Preserve in the northeast corner of Oregon features thousands of acres of native grasslands. Read more

Zumwalt Prairie in northeast Oregon designated National Natural Landmark

OregonLive

April 16, 2013

Oregon's Zumwalt Prairie has been added to the National Natural Landmark system by the National Park Service. Read more

Advisory Approach For Protecting Vernal Pools Suggested

OPB

March 25, 2013

Uncle Sam won't be coming down with a regulatory heavy hand to protect the imperiled vernal pool fairy shrimp and two rare plant populations in Jackson and Josephine counties. Read more

Northeast Oregon's Zumwalt Prairie: one of the last best places to see a native grassland (and its wildlife)

OregonLive

March 22, 2013

I'm on my way to the Zumwalt Prairie with my brother. Read more

Nature Conservancy of Oregon honors volunteers of the year

OregonLive

March 11, 2013

The Nature Conservancy's North Portland-based chapter honored more than 100 statewide volunteers Friday for their outstanding work protecting natural areas. Read more

Wildflowers in the West

VIA (March/April issue)

March 01, 2013

Springtime in the West means warmer days, green grasses, and in special places bountiful blooms. Here’s where you can feast your eyes. Read more

Volunteers plant trees to cover reclaimed junkyard

East Portland News

February 18, 2013

Even though the thick clouds overhead threatened rain at any moment, volunteers were out working to restore an area of the Beggars Tick Wildlife Refuge in the Lents neighborhood. Read more

Group touring Williamson River area sees rare flying western grebe

Herald and News

November 04, 2012

There was a beaver, a swimming muskrat and even a slowly moving garter snake. Read more

Innovative Oak Habitat Restoration Project in Oregon and California Receives National Award

YubaNet.com

October 19, 2012

In recognition of its outstanding contributions to habitat restoration, the Central Umpqua-Mid-Klamath Oak Habitat Conservation Project on Thursday received a Partners in Conservation award from the U.S. Department of the Interior. Read more

Vast Oregon plateau nourishes dense ecosystem

The Daily News

August 25, 2012

My husband, Dale, and I hold strong affections for prairies. Read more

Grant's Getaways - Cascade Head, Hebo Lake

KGW

July 26, 2012

Where the ocean meets the Oregon shore, beachcombers wander, kayakers paddle and it’s easy to find a certain rhythm to the summer season. Watch video

Land purchase aids wildlife

The Register-Guard

July 22, 2012

The Nature Conservancy has bought a big tract of farmland and streamside forest southeast of Fern Ridge Lake as part of ongoing efforts to protect wildlife around the lake, including the western meadowlark, which needs extensive grassland for nesting. Read more

Historic Agreement Over Table Rocks

KOBI-TV 5 Medford, KOTI-TV Klamath Falls
Partnerships
May 18, 2012

A historic step, as the Bureau of Land Management, Nature Conservancy, and Cow Creek Tribe reform a treaty signed over 160 years ago regarding the Rogue Valley Table Rocks. Watch video

Restoring a safe haven for endangered species

Mail Tribune

May 04, 2012

In a vast and flat oak savannah outside Central Point lies a panoramic vista with Table Rock in the background. Read more

Drilling fees pay for new national forest lands

Capital Press
Forests
April 06, 2012

Offshore drilling fees are financing the purchase of $41.6 million worth of new national forest lands in 15 states. Read more

Hazing elk on Zumwalt Prairie

The Observer

February 16, 2012

In the past 20 years many of the elk in Wallowa County’s Chesnimnus wildlife unit have shifted their habitat range from the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest to private land on the Zumwalt Prairie. Read more

Forest Warriors

Herald and News
Forests
January 26, 2012

Sawdust flies as Justice Blacksun's chainsaw slices through a young lodgepole pine. He fells the tree and quickly moves on to another. Read more

Organizations collaborate on forest

The Bulletin

December 09, 2011

Determined to stay out of the courtroom, the U.S. Forest Service has involved a variety of environmental and timber groups — and 40 other agencies to boot — in management decisions covering 145,000 acres of forest west of Bend. Read more

Rock on: Obama initiative may give public more of Table Rocks

Mail Tribune

November 15, 2011

The public will ultimately own a bigger piece of the rock, thanks to a recent decree by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Read more

Fields torched for their own good

The Register-Guard

September 21, 2011

As smoke and flames rose Tuesday across the street from his west Eugene home, a gleeful Bill Biggs grabbed his camera, walked outside and began snapping photographs of the scene. Read more

Purchase of parcels along Imnaha River expands Hells Canyon National Rec Area

The Observer

July 22, 2011

Access to premier steelhead and Chinook waters, trails and public lands prompted the U.S. Forest Service to purchase private property adjacent to the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Read more

Work days on the Zumwalt

The Observer

June 23, 2011

Twice a year volunteers gather at The Nature Conservancy’s Zumwalt Prairie 20 miles northeast of Enterprise. Read more

Wet and wild

The Register-Guard

June 22, 2011

The American grass bug — a little brown critter about the size of your thumbnail — is not the most exciting insect Celeste Mazzacano has gone out tracking, definitely not up there with your damselflies and dragonflies. Read more

In Oregon's Willamette Valley, the race to save the endangered Fender's blue butterfly

The Oregonian

June 17, 2011

Cheryl Schultz stumped through the shoulder-high grass, searching. Then, after a quick swoop and twist of her net, she caught her target, a tiny blur of fluttering blue. Read more and watch video

Climate Controlled Prairie Experiment Gives Window Onto NW Future

OPB

June 16, 2011

Oregon researchers have set up a kind of time machine to test how a warmer climate might affect the region's grasslands and prairies. Read more

NC transfers Imnaha lands to USFS

Wallowa County Chieftain

June 16, 2011

During Senator Ron Wyden’s town hall meeting in Wallowa on Saturday, June 4, Joseph business owner Rob Lamb thanked the senator for his help securing funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund enabling the United States Forest Service to continue a 6,695-acre land purchase from the Nature Conservancy along the Imnaha River in Wallowa County. Read more

Metro awards $25,000 to efforts at Camassia

West Linn Tidings

June 02, 2011

Thanks to the help of a Metro grant, volunteers at West Linn’s Camassia Natural Area will expand their reach and their rehabilitation efforts at the preserve. Read more

Restoration project will benefit refuge

Polk County Itemizer-Observer

May 11, 2011

A Boeing Vertol helicopter isn't normally the kind of bird one looks for at the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge. Read more

Listening to the forest

Ashland Daily Tidings

May 02, 2011

Instead of listening to the top hits on their iPods, 15 Ashland High School students spent Friday morning tuning in to flying squirrels on a radio in the city's watershed. Read more

Tillamook-area wetlands restoration receives State Land Board Award

Tillamook Headlight-Herald

April 13, 2011

The State Land Board on April 12 recognized the Miami Wetlands Enhancement project in an awards ceremony honoring exemplary efforts to promote responsible stewardship of Oregon's natural resources. Read more

City hopes to land more park property

Sandy Post

April 12, 2011

The city and several partnering organizations are in negotiations to purchase 68 acres adjacent to Sandy River Park. Read more

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