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Beach Birds

Last summer, endangered piping plovers mated in Chicago for the first time in 64 years. Here’s how volunteers made that possible.

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Planting for Pollinators

Native pollinators are facing growing threats. We have some easy and fun actions you can take to help them.

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We work to meet this ambitious goal by focusing on these key areas of conservation.

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Establishing India Water Funds

by Kate Frazer

India Waterfall A waterfall in Bhimashanker Wildlife Sanctuary © Elizabeth King/TNC
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Places We Protect

Exploring Gayini - Nari Nari Country

Jan 06, 2020

Telephone Bank, Gayini from the air © Annette Ruzicka
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How Making Beer in Arizona Can Save Water

by Jenny Rogers  |  Mar 01, 2020

researcher in barley field ASU graduate student Raul Rosevear doing soil sample work in a barley field at Shield Ranch © Andrew Kornylak
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Octopus Fishing in Lamu Kenya

by Lisa Bramen  |  Feb 27, 2020

In the Shallows Amina Ahmed fishes for octopus after the opening of the octopus no-take zone in Lamu County, Kenya. © Roshni Lodhia
Captured in the Spirit of the Wild Wildlife Management Area, Florida, United States.
An Endangered Florida Panther. Captured in the Spirit of the Wild Wildlife Management Area, Florida, United States. © William Freund/TNC Photo Contest 2018

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Disappearing habitat is pushing many species, like the endangered Florida panther, to the brink of extinction.

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A highly threatened Florida Panther (Puma concolor coryi) at Babcock Ranch, Fort Myers, Florida. This captive animal resides at the ranch as part of an educational exhibit for schools and tourists. The 92,000 acre Babcock ranch in southwest Florida, protects some of the best wetland and wildlife habitat in the state.
NCM100520_D101 A highly threatened Florida Panther (Puma concolor coryi) at Babcock Ranch, Fort Myers, Florida. This captive animal resides at the ranch as part of an educational exhibit for schools and tourists. The 92,000 acre Babcock ranch in southwest Florida, protects some of the best wetland and wildlife habitat in the state. © TNC

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Fishermen from Pate Island in Lamu County.