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TETTEGOUCHE TNC helped double the size of this iconic Minnesota state park in 1992. © Richard Hamilton Smith

Make a Difference in Minnesota

The Nature Conservancy is bringing a spirit of innovation to preserving life on Earth. In Minnesota, we’re working with diverse partners to protect our waters, forests and grasslands; build sustainable food and water systems; and tackle climate change. We're also working and organizing with local communities to leverage nature as a tool to build a brighter future for all Minnesotans.

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PROTECTING NATURE We’ve helped protect 1 million acres across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. © Richard Hamilton Smith
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Peatland Researchers Partners in peatland restoration in a nothern Minnesota bog. © Derek Montgomery

Science

Restoring Minnesota’s Peatlands for Climate & Water

Minnesota's peatlands play a critical role in the carbon cycle and can help mitigate climate change. Our new publication describes how we can protect and restore these valuable ecosystems.

Peatlands Playbook

The Power of Forests

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The Need for Seed

To plant enough trees to meet our ambitious reforestation goals, we’re going to need seed. Lots and lots of seed.

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Resilient Forests

We are working to plant trees, prevent wildfires and build resilience in Minnesota’s precious forests.

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Trees for Trout

We're restoring climate-resilient forests to ensure the future of an essential Minnesota pastime—trout fishing.

An icy, rocky lake shore at sunset.
Frozen North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. © Erik Fremstad
Two adult loons and a baby loon sit on the water's surface.
Common loon Common loons—sporting a black and white checkerboard pattern on their backs—can be found in northern Michigan and across the forests of the Upper Peninsula. © Brian Lasenby/shutterstock.com

See the Latest News from Our Chapter

For more than 60 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked to protect forests, grasslands and fresh water in Minnesota.

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A small gray butterfly, the Dakota skipper, sits on the spiky orange center of a flower with long, thin, pink petals.
Dakota skipper The Dakota skipper is one of the rarest butterflies in North America. © Chris Anderson/TNC

Places We Protect

Explore the Places We Protect in Your Community

The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 700,000 acres in Minnesota.

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About the Tri-State Chapter

Get to know The Nature Conservancy's only tri-state chapter, and learn about some of the work happening in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

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