The Nature Conservancy in New York - New York Feature Archive

Conservancy Supports New PBS Documentary

September 2009: The Nature Conservancy in New York is a proud supporter of the new Ken Burns documentary, National Parks. Watch our new PSA that's airing on PBS 13/21!
Bird in the Hand

June 2009: Ever wondered how our scientists capture, tag and release tiny migratory songbirds? Watch this video and view the slideshow to find out!
The Plight of the Piping Plover

April 2009: Once on the brink of extinction, the piping plover has made a remarkable recovery — but they are still at risk. Watch this video to learn how you can help.
A Sound Investment in Rocky Times

March 2009: The recent sale of 92,000 acres in the Adirondacks has timber companies and conservationists working together for the benefit of people and nature.
From Denver to New York

March 2009: Nature.org caught up with Bill Ulfelder to hear his thoughts about conservation in times of economic crisis and his adventures in transitioning from Denver to New York City.
Working With Wind

March 2009: The Nature Conservancy in New York supports the responsible, thoughtful development of alternative energy sources. Find out more about how we're working with wind.
Are There Grasslands on Long Island?

January 2009: Learn about grasslands on Long Island — and what the Conservancy is doing to protect this threatened habitat.
RGGI Explained

December 2008: Sarah Murdock, climate change manager for The Nature Conservancy, explains RGGI’s role in the fight against climate change — and how New York is a leader in the movement.
Against All Odds, Clams Make a Comeback

November 2008: A survey of the Great South Bay this summer revealed the presence of more than 250 million juvenile clams, believed to be the offspring of three million Conservancy-stocked adult clams! Is the bay making a comeback?
Mercury Rising

November 2008: A new study finds high levels of mercury in Catskill eaglets. Watch a slideshow of eagles being tested — and find out the implications for this iconic species.
Eight States, Two Countries, One Purpose

October 2008: Find out more about a new law designed to keep the Great Lakes healthy.
The Fortune of Follensby Pond

September 2008: Take a video tour of Follensby Pond, a secluded gem in the Adirondacks that provided inspiration to Ralph Waldo Emerson and his band of scholars over 150 years ago.
Long Island's Perfect Storm

Sepember 2008: Is Long Island ready for another hurricane like the 1938 Long Island Express? Learn more and view a slideshow of historic images from that hurricane.

Nature pictures (top to bottom): Photos © Carl Heilman II (fall foliage); © Marc Borkan (warbler); © Stephen Muskie/istockphoto (piping plover); © Matthew D. Schlesinger/NYNHP (A Sound Investment); © Natalie Aristy (Denver to New York); © TDR1/Creative Commons (Working With Wind); © Chris HelzerTNC (Grasslands on Long Island); © Carl Heilman II (RGGI Explained); © Carl LoBue/TNC (Against All Odds); © NYSDEC (Mercury Rising); © Carl Heilman II (Eight States); © Carl Heilman II (Fortune of Follensby); © NOAA (Long Island's Perfect Storm).

Conservancy Supports New PBS Documentary

Bird in the Hand

The Plight of the Piping Plover

A Sound Investment in Rocky Times

From Denver to New York

Working With Wind

Are There Grasslands on Long Island?

RGGI Explained

Against All Odds, Clams Make a Comeback

Mercury Rising

Eight States, Two Countries, One Purpose

The Fortune of Follensby Pond

Long Island's Perfect Storm