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Conservancy preserves provide an opportunity for a hands-on experience of nature.

(LIMITED INTERNAL RIGHTS: NO WEB USE WITHOUT PERMISSION) Sunset on the west section of Jacobson Fen in the Prairie Coteau of South Dakota. Photo credit: ? Jim Gindorff © Jim Gindorff

The Nature Conservancy in South Dakota works to protect the state for future generations. Explore what we do by getting an insider’s view into our projects, preserves and other conservation efforts.

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A close-up view of a bison sitting in summer prairie grasses at Ordway Prairie near Leola, South Dakota. © Chris Anderson/TNC

Studying Bison DNA

Bison herds are undergoing testing to examine genetic diversity.

Boy in Prairie during Ordway field trip. © Sherrie Beal/TNC

Ordway Prairie to Get Even Greener

Energy-efficient buildings are planned for the preserve.

Wind power turbines atop a forest ridge in West Virginia. © Kent Mason

Wind Power that Keeps Wildlife in Mind

Wind energy is a sustainable source, but it can fragment prairies and displace species.

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

Close Encounters with Nature

Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories

Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

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Elakala Falls in Blackwater State Park of West Virginia. The Conservancy works within the Blackwater River watershed. "Best Places We Protect" finalist. © Troy and Rusty Lilly

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