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Great Lakes

A flock of sanderlings flying over rolling waves on Lake Michigan.
Lake Michigan A flock of sanderlings flying over rolling waves on Lake Michigan. © TNC

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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Midwest Migratory Birds

Millions of migratory birds are using TNC sites to rest and refuel as they migrate through the Midwest.

People conducting a prescribed burn.

Using Fire to Restore Illinois Prairies and Woodlands

The Nature Conservancy has made it a priority to use “good fire” to keep native habitats healthy.

A house sits among a field of purple coneflowers.

Plant Your Own Pollinator Paradise

Transitioning your yard’s overlooked and underused spaces to host native plants for nature and people is more approachable—and vital—than ever!

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Midwest Women Leading in Conservation

Meet the women who are making an impact and leading the way in conservation throughout the Midwest.

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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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