The Conservancy's Jeff DeQuattro managers the construction of an oyster reef in Mobile Bay, AL

Bringing the Gulf Back to Full Health

Conservancy president and CEO Mark Tercek explains our post-spill approach to restoration in the Gulf of Mexico. Read our blog.


Alabama Living Shoreline Project

Kickstarting Recovery

As the country waits for word that BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill is finally over, Conservancy scientists, partners and volunteers are gearing up to get back to restoration. Learn more.

 What's New

  • Fish Migration: Learn about efforts to help migrating fish
  • 2009 Annual Report: Read about our latest work
  • Share your photos of Alabama's irreplaceable places
  • Outdoor Alabama: Sign up for a Wildlife Heritage License
  • Adopt an Acre: Help protect the Southern Forests. 

     

    Press Releases

    Nature Conservancy Buys Key Red Hills Priority Forest Site, Protects Rare Species

    Earth Day 2010: Movie-goers can help the Conservancy's Adopt-a-Coral Reef program

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    Interactive Map

    Explore this map to learn more about our Gulf projects, how we’re responding to the oil spill, and our vision for restoring the Gulf. Learn more.

    The Conservancy and the Energy Industry

    Energy companies can threaten nature. That's why we work with them, says our chief scientist. Read the blog. 

    Oil Spill Threatens Coast

    Find out how Alabama staff is responding to the threat of the Gulf oil spill.

    Oil Spill:
    A First-hand Account

    Read Cool Green Science for first-hand accounts about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the Conservancy’s efforts in Alabama to protect shellfish reef restoration projects there from the coming slick. Read all his posts.

    Places We Protect

    Experience nature! Visit one of our public preserves near you.