Florida 2020 Impact Report

Sixty years ago, a small group of dedicated people came together to take action to protect Florida’s natural lands and waters that they loved. This group became the founders of The Nature Conservancy in Florida. On nature’s timeline, 60 years might seem like the blink of an eye. But for conservation in Florida, six decades have been momentous. Since 1961, you have helped us protect more than 1.3 million acres of land and 2,885 miles of river, plant dozens of millions of trees, restore tens of thousands of corals to the Great Florida Reef, protect endangered wildlife like the Florida panther and so much more.

Over the years, TNC—and the work of conservation—has evolved to meet Florida’s changing needs. Today, we work on tackling conservation across large landscapes and whole ecosystems—conserving wildlife migration routes, addressing climate change and restoring forests, coasts, wetlands and estuaries. We’re discovering and using the latest techniques, forming more collaborative partnerships and experimenting with new technologies. Through the “Our Florida, Our World” campaign, we’re protecting and restoring Florida’s vital waters and conserving resilient lands. Most importantly, we’re growing our ranks of passionate supporters, like you, so we are ready to take on Florida’s next big conservation challenges.  Please enjoy this look back at some of our proudest accomplishments and a look forward of what we hope to accomplish with you in the coming years. Thank you for standing with us as we build a state where nature and people thrive.

Temperince Morgan,

TNC Florida Executive Director