The Great Rivers Partnership was launched with a generous gift from Caterpillar Inc., through its foundation. It is part of many efforts at The Nature Conservancy to advance freshwater conservation around the world. Visit nature.org/freshwater for more information.

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In the News: Great Rivers and Beyond
Read news from around the world about the rivers we work hard to protect.

Saving Last Fish Sanctuary on Upper Yangtze River
A new dam proposed for the Upper Yangtze River could spell the end for a rare and native fish reserve that is the last sanctuary for some of China’s most endangered fish. See What's Being Done to Save Fish Sanctuary

New Approach May Lead to Cleaner Water
Growers, scientists, management agencies and the Conservancy are testing a new approach for improving water quality in Wisconsin’s agricultural landscapes. Learn About the Partners' Approach on the Pecatonica

Envisioning a More Sustainable Mississippi River
Scientists, resource professionals and legislators gathered in August to take a step in the process of creating and advancing a unified vision for the Mississippi River. How Can We Achieve Sustainability on the Mississippi?

NRCS Launches New Mississippi River Initiative
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has launched a $320-million initiative to improve water quality and the overall health of the Mississippi River Basin. Get the Details on the Healthy Watersheds Initiative