Asian Carp Threaten Great Lakes
Chris Jerde (Lindsay Chadderton collecting water samples)

Just how close are Asian carp to the Great Lakes? Lindsay Chadderton of The Nature Conservancy explains his role in pioneering a new screening tool that detects the DNA of these aquatic invasive species in an interview with nature.org.

 

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How will climate change affect the Great Lakes?

Check out the Q&A and short video featuring Dr. Kim Hall. © Julie A. Craves

Dr. Kim Hall, The Nature Conservancy's Great Lakes Climate Change Ecologist, talks about the projected challenges that climate change poses for Great Lakes conservation. Check out the Q&A and short video featuring Dr. Kim Hall.

 

Managing Habitats for Migrating Land Birds

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Managing Habitats for Migrating Land Birds in the Western Lake Erie Basin [645KB PDF] is a practical guide to help private and public landowners manage habitats to sustain birds as they migrate through the Great Lakes region, particularly around Lake Erie.

 

How We Protect Watersheds

Explore a cool interactive feature to see how the Conservancy protects freshwater resources worldwide.

Cool Green Science

New! The conservation blog of The Nature Conservancy.

Places We Protect

Learn more about the Conservancy's work at projects and preserves across the Great Lakes Region.

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