Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future

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>>

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Must See Migrations
It's spring, and that means the animals of the world are in motion again.
But what’s out there? Where – and when – should people head outside to spot them?
The Nature Conservancy is celebrating this annual pageant of nature with a listing of the "Top Five Must-See Migrations" in Maine.
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Penobscot River
The Conservancy and our partners have put in motion a plan to restore more than 1,000 miles of habitat for sea-run fish like Atlantic salmon and river herring – while maintaining hydropower from dams.
See a video of Butch Phillips, Penobscot nation Tribal Elder, describing his people’s historic connection to the river that bears their name, and sharing his hopes for the restoration.
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Gulf of Maine
Right now, the Conservancy is engaged in collaborative research with Maine fishermen to identify more sustainable fishing practices. Watch a video from the research vessel to experience the science.
Gulf of Mexico
The Oil Spill:
You Can Help
You can help restoration efforts in the Gulf in three ways.
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