Protecting Georgia's woods, waters and way of life for future generations.

Creating a Wildlife Corridor 

The Nature Conservancy recently helped protect 469 acres in north Georgia that links 25,000 protected acres.  Amicalola Creek, home to three endangered fish species, runs through this property. Read More and See a Map  

What's New

The Nature Conservancy’s Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future (LEAF) Program works to make a difference for our most precious resources—children and nature-by combining classroom lessons with real-world conservation work experience for urban youth. Learn more>>

In the Coosa River Basin in north Georgia, imperiled fish and mussels are finding themselves neighbors with livestock. And they aren't getting along. Read the story and watch the video to find out how the Conservancy is intervening.


The Conservancy works with individuals and partners to help young people experience the many ways they can play a role in the future of conservation. Learn about the Next Generation of Conservationists.

Check out the 2010 Volunteer Work Party Schedule. The next volunteer event is planned for Saturday, August 28 at Reed Branch Wet Meadow Preserve. Learn more.

Get Involved

Join the Conservancy's online community and you can explore new places, receive emails you want and build your own personalized nature page!

 

Re-imagining the Gulf

The Conservancy shares key actions on how to restore the Gulf's health and productivity after decades of decline. Read the report and explore an interactive map.

Gulf Oil Spill

Watch Dark Waters Ahead on Georgia Public Broadcasting. This episode of their Georgia Outdoors program features The Nature Conservancy’s work in the Gulf of Mexico before and during the catastrophic Gulf oil spill. 

Our Woods

The 2 largest cypress trees in GA are found on land protected along the Altamaha River.  Read more. 

Our Waters

The Conservancy teams up with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers and other partners to help migrating fish bypass dams in Georgia, Florida and Alabama to reach their historic spawning grounds. Learn more and watch a video! 

Our Coast

Oyster reefs are the most severely impacted marine habitat on Earth. Learn more and see a video of an oyster reef restoration project in Georgia, Florida and Alabama.Our Publications

Read about our conservation successes in the 2010 Georgia Spring Update.