The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island

Join Us in Celebrating 20 Years of Conservation Success!

Coastal Ponds

Prentice Stout, an admired teacher of oceanography, shares his fascination of the natural wealth of Point Judith Pond.

Shellfish Restoration Project A Success
Monitoring program shows 80% of transplanted clams surviving and healthy in Quonnie and Ninigret Ponds.

Press Releases

More of the Queens River Protected: Building Corridor of Conservation Land

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Westport River

Lucien LeBreux of Middle Acres Farm is preserving his working farm, and at the same time, helping to protect the Westport River watershed.

2009 Bayberry Wreath Laureate: Dennis Wolkoff

Read about the contribution of Dennis B. Wolkoff to the preservation of Block Island and it's biological diversity.

Nature Programs

Take a guided walk or attend a program at the Conservancy's Francis C. Carter Preserve, Goosewing Beach Preserve or Block Island.

Campaign for the Sakonnet

Learn about our efforts to protect these vibrant coastal places

Queen's River Protection

The Nature Conservancy and partners are building a corridor of conservation land to protect a watershed.

Places We Protect
The Conservancy has helped protect over 31,000 acres in Rhode Island. Visit one of The Nature Conservancy Preserves in Rhode Island.

NEW! Self-Guided Preserve Tour Brochures

Places of Hope

Fall Newsletter 2009

time and tide we turn 20

Climate Change

Rhode Island could heat up 7 degrees by the end of the century. Discover the impact and explore projected climate change with Climate Wizard

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