Faces of Conservation

Did you know that freshwater aquatic species are at the top of the list of threatened and endangered species? Julie Zimmerman, a Conservancy river ecologist, tells us why a traditional land-buying approach won’t work to protect the Chesapeake Bay.

What's New

It's official: Asian oysters will NOT be introduced in the Chesapeake Bay, according to an April 6th decision applauded by The Nature Conservancy. 

Can We Have Our Bay – And Fish It, Too?
Nearly 20 million people are projected to live in the bay watershed by 2020. With this growing population, can we still conserve natural diversity in our nation’s largest estuary? The Conservancy believes we can.
 

 

Feature Story

Whimbrel Update
November 2009
It's been a busy few months for Hope the whimbrel. Nature Conservancy scientist Barry Truitt reflects on Hope's journey south and explains how climate change is affecting these migratory shorebirds.

News 

From the Washington Post, June 14, 2009 
Restoration Of Stream In Fauquier Stirs Hope

Press Release, 
September 18 2009
SRBC Presents William Jeanes Environmental Excellence Award to The Nature Conservancy