The Future of...

California’s native salmon populations have declined to near extinction. Recovering these species will not only help revitalize our forests, the work will fortify some of California’s deepest cultural connections to nature. But what will the future of salmon look like? TNC is restoring salmon habitat up and down the North Coast, from critical birth streams to the estuaries and marine environments salmon need as they migrate out to sea. Find out how you can help make sure these amazing fish have a future in California. 

Mountain lions need space to roam in order to survive. Whether they’re seeking mates, tracking prey or searching for new resources, these amazing animals and many others need access to vast areas of wildlands. Follow the journey of a mountain lion and see how The Nature Conservancy’s innovative work to protect and connect California wildlands can overcome highways and other human land use obstacles to make sure these big cats have a bright future.   

The Pacific is witness to some of the most awe-inspiring migrations on the planet, from gray whales traveling from Alaska to the Baja Peninsula to seabirds that migrate thousands of miles between islands. The Nature Conservancy is creating innovative tools to support these epic journeys. Hear directly from conservationists about the science and technology behind protecting migration—and the key partnerships that make it possible. 

How clean and green is the electricity that powers your house or your electric car? The answer to that question is changing every day. As California works to revolutionize our power system in the face of climate change, where we site renewable energy is just as important as the amount we produce. Clean energy shouldn’t come at the cost of the ecosystems we all rely on. We need it to be green too. Can California find space for nature, people and a clean energy future? The Nature Conservancy says yes.