Adrienne Marino

Adrienne Marino joined the staff of The Nature Conservancy in 2016. As part of the Freshwater Science and Agriculture teams, she works collaboratively with researchers, conservation partners, landowners, and other key stakeholders to advance conservation efforts in agricultural watersheds.

Adrienne also provides leadership on edge of field and water quality programs for the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP), which TNC formed along with American Farmland Trust, Illinois Corn Growers Association, The Wetlands Initiative, the Zea Mays Foundation, and others to coordinate and amplify efforts to achieve soil health and water management goals across the state. In 2020, she served as TNC’s science lead for the Edge of Field Roadmap, completing a comprehensive literature review of edge of field conservation practices, including their performance, cost efficiency, barriers, and co-benefits.