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A rainbow over Lake Huron as waves flow onto the sandy beach.
Greater Yellowlegs Fall in the Great Lakes means migratory birds, like this greater yellowlegs, are once again flying through the region. © Karin Aigner

Make a Difference in the Great Lakes

For more than 65 years, people like you have helped The Nature Conservancy protect the serene waters of the Great Lakes. We’re building on that legacy by bringing folks together from across the region to help solve tough conservation challenges, from climate change to keeping our water clean.

Sunset over Lake Superior in Michigan.
Sunrise over the Peninsula Copper Harbor Peninsula on Lake Superior, Michigan. © Drew Chylek/TNC Photo Contest 2022

Visit a Great Lakes Chapter

The Great Lakes region consists of a variety of critical ecological systems. Each chapter works both individually and in tandem to protect and sustain these habitats for future generations.