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The Nature Conservancy

A Future Where People and Nature Thrive

By maximizing our ability to effect change between now and 2030, we can shape a brighter future for people and our planet.

Who We Are

We impact conservation in more than 70 countries and territories thanks to our members, staff and scientists.

What We Do

Guided by science and equity, we find paths to solve climate change and biodiversity loss. We’re determined to make a major difference by 2030.

How To Help

From volunteering to reducing your carbon footprint, there are so many ways you can get involved.

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Cascade Head Preserve Forest located on The Nature Conservancy's Cascade Head Preserve, north of Lincoln City, Oregon. © Devan King/TNC
Forest located on The Nature Conservancy's Cascade Head Preserve, north of Lincoln City, Oregon.

Our Mission

Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends

Every acre we protect and every river mile we restore begins with you. Your support helps us take on the dual threats of climate change and biodiversity loss across 70+ countries and territories.

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What's New in Nature

Recent updates, immersive stories and relevant explainer articles from around The Nature Conservancy

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The Great Blue Hole is a circle of deep blue off the coast of Belize.

Magazine Feature

Blue Streak

by Julian Smith  |  Nov 10, 2022

Hole New World Belize's Great Blue Hole–a marine sinkhole more than 400 feet deep–has become a world-class destination for recreational scuba divers. © Jennifer Adler
woman stands in yellow shirt, long hair, looking into the distance, brown and green grass and small trees behind her

Magazine Feature

Coming Home

by Dylan Baddour  |  Nov 10, 2022

Coming Home Lucille Contreras set out to reconnect her Lipan Apache community with its heritage. In the process, she brought buffalo back to Texas Native American land for the first time © Tailyr Irvine
Meera stands on a frozen river bank, wearing a plaid shirt and looks at camera

Magazine Feature

Rethinking the Wild

by Ginger Strand  |  Nov 10, 2022

Charting A Course Meera Bhat on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After years spent focused on urban conservation, she now directs equitable conservation for TNC © Caroline Yang
A split view of above and under water, showing sky and clouds above and a coral reef below the water's surface.

Feature

The Survival Secrets of “Super Reefs”

by Sarah Wakefield Adhya  |  Tue Jan 10 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000

UNDERWATER CORAL GARDEN Resilient coral reefs in the shallow waters of Palau, Micronesia. © Enric Sala/National Geographic Pristine Seas
Underwater photo of a manta ray passing overhead accompanied by an entourage of small yellow fish on the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia.

Feature

COP15: Your Guide to the 2022 UN Biodiversity Conference

Nov 18, 2022

Golden Partnership A manta ray passes overhead accompanied by an entourage of juvenile golden trevally while free diving on the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. © Jake Wilton/TNC Photo Contest 2022
A small orange and yellow bird sits on a branch looking up.
Blackburnian Warbler This small North American warbler flies between North and South America twice a year. © Ray Hennessy

How to Help

Save Nature’s Sights and Songs

Your backyard is full of nature’s wonders that need your support.

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Small yellow bird perched on a plant.
Tennessee Warbler The population of this small bird goes up and down depending upon availability of its favorite snack--the budworm. © TNC

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Fishermen from Pate Island in Lamu County.
× A Cedar waxwing feeding on crabapples.

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