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A red fox is running across a sandy beach with the ocean blurred in the background, its fur bright reddish‑orange and its tail extended behind it.
Red Fox on the Move A red fox runs across a sandy shoreline in New York, a reminder of the vibrant wildlife that depends on healthy, connected habitats. © Jessica Kirste

Stories in New York

Our 2025 Impact: Driving the Pace of Possibility

Your support helped us pair a clear strategy with decisive action and deliver extraordinary results amidst challenging times.

March 25, 2026

Nearly 75 years ago, The Nature Conservancy’s work began in New York with the protection of the Mianus River Gorge—our very first land conservation project. That bold start helped spark a movement that has since grown across the state and around the world.

Today, that same spirit of collaboration and innovation drives our work in every corner of New York—from Adirondack backcountry and Hudson Valley forests to coastal waters, wetlands and city parks. In 2025, supporters, partners and communities came together to advance big, meaningful solutions for nature and people.

This year’s report highlights major milestones: restoring forests with millions of new trees, connecting wildlife habitats across the Appalachians, reducing risks to whales along our coastline, opening new opportunities for science and cultural access at Follensby Pond, and strengthening global conservation efforts from Mongolia to the Caribbean. 

Every achievement moves us closer to a livable climate, healthy communities and thriving nature—here in New York and across the globe.

Explore the full report to see what we accomplished together, and how your support is shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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Tell New York State lawmakers to protect clean air

Tell Governor Hochul and the State Legislature you support New York’s climate goals. Tell them not to change the climate law during state budget negotiations.

The Seedling Solution

The Nature Conservancy has launched a first-of-its-kind Nursery Incubation Program to help restore 1.7 million acres with 680 million trees by 2040 in New York.

Building Safer Roads in a Region on the Move

Roads help people move. But they often do the opposite for animals. The Nature Conservancy developed the Northeast Habitats and Highways initiative together with transportation planners to expand proven solutions that help wildlife and people travel more safely.

Follensby Pond Transforms Conservation—Again

In a historic agreement, The Nature Conservancy and New York State protect Follensby Pond and create an innovative freshwater research preserve in the Adirondacks.

Why We Work With Fire

The Nature Conservancy is well known for conducting controlled burns to restore health and diversity to natural lands. But that's not the whole story.

Eyes on the Water: Navigating the Return of Whales to New York's Coast

Whales are back off New York’s coast. Take The Nature Conservancy’s free course to learn whale-safe boating, spot and report sightings, and help protect marine life.

The Collective Stand of Forest for All NYC

Broad coalition of organizations is collaborating to equitably achieve 30% tree canopy by 2035

Can We Build a Better Reef?

Off New York's coast, we're reimagining ocean infrastructure as habitat for fish and wildlife.

The Nature Conservancy Announces the Creation of the Senator Bill and Tracy Frist Initiative for Planetary and Human Health

Recognizing this intersection of human health, climate and environmental conservation, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is establishing the Senator Bill and Tracy Frist Initiative for Planetary and Human Health, made possible by their generous $1 million donation.

The moon peaking over a coastal landscape.
Coastal Full Moon Full moon rising over the water and forest of Mashomack. © Rebecca Kusa/TNC