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Mashomack's Magic One of the many trails winding through our Mashomack preserve on Shelter Island. © Charles Gleberman

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The Collective Stand of Forest for All NYC

A broad coalition of organizations collaborate to equitably achieve 30% tree canopy cover by 2035.

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A Collective Effort to Help Eelgrass Adapt to Climate Change

What can genetic research on trees in Arizona teach us about saving this carbon-storing seagrass in Long Island?

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New York Passes Prop 1: the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act

New Yorkers approved New York’s $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act in the general election.

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New York Leads on Conservation and Clean Energy

Across New York and beyond, we're building a renewable energy economy while protecting natural resources.

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The executive director of Hunters of Color discusses a recent hunting mentorship program and how a more equitable outdoors can inspire racial and ecological healing.

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Wetland Wonders: New York’s Opportunity to Save These Vital Areas

Marshes, swamps and bogs reduce pollution and flooding. Now, thanks to state leaders, New Yorkers can continue to enjoy their benefits.

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Advanced tools help our scientists detect native and invasive species in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.

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The Nature Conservancy, working with other ocean experts, shows that opportunities for new reefs and clean energy go hand in hand.

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