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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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Donate today and you’ll be a member, funding urgent direct conservation and advocacy.

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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Working Together to Keep Our Oceans Amazing

In celebration of Avatar: The Way of Water, we're teaming up with Disney and Avatar to protect 10 of our ocean’s amazing animals and their habitats, connected to the beauty of Pandora.

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Snowy tree next to a lake.

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Real vs. Fake—Which Christmas tree is better for the environment?

Want a more sustainable holiday? Looking for an eco-friendly Christmas tree? Here’s why buying a real Christmas tree this year can help the planet.

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Underwater photo of a manta ray passing overhead accompanied by an entourage of small yellow fish on the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia.

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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 calm lake at sunrise or sunset with cypress trees dripping in hanging moss silhouetted against an orange and pink sky, the lake mirrors the sky.

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A Prescription for River Health

Mar 29, 2022

Caddo Lake Situated on the Texas-Louisiana border, Caddo Lake benefits from environmental flows in Big Cypress Bayou, which is part of the SRP. © Jason Whalen | Fauna Creative
The Great Blue Hole is a circle of deep blue off the coast of Belize.

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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
Hands reach up next to a longleaf pine stump

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Pine Country: Bringing Back Longleaf Pine Forests

by Jennifer Winger  |  Aug 26, 2022

Longleaf cover. Evening in the middle of restored longleaf of the Torreya State Park Sweetwater Tract 2013 with David Printiss © Andrew Kornylak
Zulfa Hassan stands in a Kenya mangrove plantation.

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The Mangrove Mothers

by Dustin Solberg  |  Aug 26, 2022

Kenya mangroves Zulfa Hassan, founder of the Mtangawanda Women’s Association, stands in the mangrove plantation that she and the group manage at a restoration site near Mtangawanda, Lamu, Kenya. Lamu County is home to nearly 60% of Kenya's mangrove population, an important ecosystem that also defends coastlines from storms and stores carbon. © Sarah Waiswa
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.

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× Bison grazing by the Yellowstone River.

Conservation Champions Needed

Join us, as together we find a way to protect our beautiful natural world.