Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future

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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.

 

 

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.

 

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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