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.

RI Coastal Pond Newsletter - Summer 2009.

Marine

Weighing in on National Oceans Policy

The Nature Conservancy of RI spoke at a hearing held by the national Oceans Policy Task Force

Photo Credit: Dr. Louis Herman/NOAA

Ocean Sprawl
Why is the Conservancy a key stakeholder in the Rhode Island marine spatial plan?
Because we're running out of room for marine mammals and other migratory animals; seabirds and turtles.

A Message from our State Director

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

Block Island

Read just how much this summer's interns were enriched by their experience on Block Island.

Press Releases

Local kids get wet learning about beach ecology at Goosewing Beach Preserve

Land conservation project adds 75 acres to Exeter preserve

More Press releases>>

Campaign for the Sakonnet

Learn about our efforts to protect these vibrant coastal places

Quicksand Pond Watershed Inititative
Spring 2009 Newsletter

Nature Programs

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

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

Events

"A Sense of Wonder"
Join The Nature Conservancy as it hosts the premiere of "A Sense of Wonder", a film about Rachel Carson's love for the natural world.

Partnerships in Conservation

Read about the unique partnership between The Nature Conservancy and The Champlin Foundations in an article from Philanthropists' Journal

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