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A rainbow over Lake Huron as waves flow onto the sandy beach.
Rainbow over Lake Huron Summer on the Great Lakes is something truly special. © Sherri Yezbick-Taylor/TNC Photo Contest 2022

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.

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An American barn owl in flight with its wings outstretched and its talons pointing backward.

Top 10 Superpowered Animals of the Midwest

From polyester bees to wood frogs, Superman has nothing on these extraordinary animals in the Midwest. Meet these 10 superpowered animals and learn why conserving their natural habitats is vital.

A red brick school building sits at the back of a blacktop playground surrounded by colorful native plants and grasses and natural wooden benches around an outdoor classroom area.

Local Regreening Efforts Help Milwaukee Kids and Communities Blossom

Discover how Reflo transforms Milwaukee schoolyards into vibrant green spaces, tackling climate change and inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders.

A color-coded map of six states in the Midwest with a dotted-line route through them.

On the Road: Journey through Nature in the Midwest

You don’t have to go far to experience all the benefits that time in nature gives you. No matter your interest, TNC has a wide variety of accessible preserves around the Midwest for you to explore.

Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) swimming underwater.

Returning Whitefish to the River

On the banks of the Jordan River, scientists and conservationists work to revive river-spawning lake whitefish, aiming to restore the Great Lakes ecosystem and support local communities.

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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.

View from behind of a person kayaking on a flat body of water through a channel that cuts through wetland plants.
Peaceful Paddling Kayaking is a wonderful way to experience an autumnal sunset over Lake Superior. © Kate Stephany/TNC Photo Contest 2021

See the Places We Protect in the Great Lakes

The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 100 sites throughout the Great Lakes, including prairies, savannas, forests, wetlands and rivers.

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