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Edged in white Mashomack's rich coastline spans 11 miles. © Joanna Steidle/ Hamptons Drone Art

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Sagg Swamp Preserve Boardwalk at TNC's Sagg Swamp Preserve on Long Island. © A. Graziano Photography
Aerial view of the Manhattan skyline from Governors Island in the New York Harbor.

The Nature Conservancy at New York Climate Week 2025

The Nature Conservancy will participate in New York Climate Week to showcase solutions, continue calls for increased climate ambition, and highlight the work being driven by the private sector.

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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.

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Teeming with Life A dolphin and humpback whale glide through New York waters, drawn by recovering fish populations and cleaner seas. © Joanna Steidle/Hamptons Drone Art
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Natural Buffer Zones: Building Climate Strong Communities

Strong, frequent heatwaves, storms, and droughts are here to stay, and more are on their way. Climate change demands we do things differently.

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