Excited to share that TNC has reached an agreement for the purchase of four dams on the Kennebec River – a critical step in a long journey to reconnect more than 800 miles of rivers and streams: https://nature.ly/46n2dxV #KennebecRiverRestoration

Collaboration 🤝 Conservation Thanks to an extraordinary donation, we're partnering with Athens Conservancy to protect nearly 3,000 acres of forested land in Ohio's Appalachian foothills.

Rivers connect us. Sustain us. Guide us. Yet only 1/3 of the world’s longest rivers still flow freely. Freshwater species have declined by 85% since 1970. Half of the world's population lives in water-stressed areas. 💧It's time to rediscover why healthy rivers matter: https://nature.ly/46C4bJT

For over 60 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has created parks to enjoy, jobs and outdoor recreation opportunities. But now the administration has taken action to limit LWCF. ACT NOW to tell Congress to defend LWCF and protect our lands and waters. https://nature.ly/46dCSXj

Emma Jagoz of Moon Valley Farm used USDA support to grow food, build pollinator meadows and expand her CSA to serve Maryland schools and families. But a key program was cut, putting fresh, local produce for students at risk. Tell Congress to protect conservation funding: https://nature.ly/46IdiJY

Today we unveiled a tool that changes the game. Created in partnership with Bain and Vizzuality, you can now find exactly what level of investment is needed in blue carbon projects, where the most impactful locations are and the expected financial returns. See for yourself! ⬇️

Thank you @bezosearthfund.org for this groundbreaking effort! 👏

What does it take to stop a golf course from replacing a historic ranch? For more than 50 years, Heidi Redd has fought to protect Utah's Dugout Ranch, a 5,200-acre oasis on the edge of Canyonlands National Park. Here's what it means to fight for a landscape and legacy: https://nature.ly/4nwdOAF

🌲Great news! The Nature Conservancy just planted a record 2.5 million trees in northern Minnesota thanks to a powerful partnership with federal, state and county agencies. It’s the second consecutive year the program has planted over 2 million seedlings to restore vital forests!

Blossoms. Rivers. Moss. Nature is disappearing from our language and our lives. @grist.org

If I had a dollar for every time someone called us The Nature Conservatory...

The U.S.’s largest estuary is showing signs of revival. Once written off as a dead zone, water clarity in Chesapeake Bay has improved, underwater grasses are expanding, and crab populations are steadier thanks to decades of pollution controls. Nature buff.ly/morNFth #ShareGoodNewsToo

🎧 Across six episodes, The Road to #COP30 podcast will spotlight the solutions and voices shaping the global climate agenda. Tune in! https://nature.ly/41xR1Mg

Big win for outdoor lovers in New Mexico! The 2,224-acre Bartlett Mesa Ranch is now a Wildlife Management Area – thanks to TNC, Trust for Public Land and state partners. 🐻 🦅 🌲

Nature puts food on our tables. Nature filters the water we drink. Nature cleans the air we breathe. Nature protects us from natural disasters. Nature powers our livelihoods. Nature protects our health. And now, nature needs us.

Opossums, raccoons, bobcats, oh my! All these animals and more rely on the wildlife corridors TNC and the state of New Jersey are working to protect and connect. Read about those efforts: https://nature.ly/4oHn9Xz And yes, NJ has bobcats!

Research demonstrates that young secondary forests are the best at removing carbon from the atmosphere — up to 8x faster per hectare than newly planted forests. But there’s a catch.

In our August newsletter, we're exploring: -The science of floating solar farms -Which trees are best at storing carbon (hint: young ones!) -An underrated aspect of conservation 📩 All in 784 words, a 4-minute read. Subscribe to the Global Insights newsletter: https://nature.ly/4mW9ASm

Peatlands cover only 3% of land on earth, but they store 2x as much carbon as all the world's forests combined. Nonprofit, state, federal and private sector scientists and engineers are teaming up to protect intact peatlands and restore degraded ones.

Freshwater ecosystems are dynamic and interconnected—yet conservation has typically prioritized conventional land protection, sometimes even stopping at the water’s edge. Durable freshwater protection changes that. Learn more here: https://nature.ly/4oY35jW

"Having a threatened species move back into an area for the first time in nearly 50 years is about the best grade you can get on your conservation report card." After 50 years, the red-cockaded woodpecker has returned to Peachtree Rock Preserve in South Carolina. https://nature.ly/3TMchtg

From starling murmurations to the silent work of fungal networks, collective action can be found throughout the natural world – and we’re a part of it. When we act together, we can safeguard a future with a livable climate, healthy communities and thriving nature. #SciArt 🎨: Mikhaila Markham/TNC

A win for biodiversity, stewardship and the future of the pygmy rabbit - squee! 🐰 Our latest land transfer will help protect Washington's shrub-steppe ecosystem and the endangered (and very cute) Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit: https://nature.ly/41hc0mi

Photos fade. Nature shouldn’t.

📣 Good news in science! Scientists have identified Vibrio pectenicida as the cause of sea star wasting disease—a breakthrough in the fight to save the critically endangered sunflower sea star. Learn how this discovery could help bring them back and what’s next!

Summer's not over yet! Here's a reading list to help you connect with nature: 📚💙 - Flight of the Godwit by Bruce M. Beehler - The Gull Guide North America by Amar Ayyash - Alabama’s Best Fly Fishing by Matthew R. Lewis - Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler - Fen, Bog & Swamp by Annie Proulx #booksky

Decades ago, bobcats disappeared from the state of New Jersey. Now they're back and doing well. But to thrive, they need something conservationists at TNC and state agencies are working to give them: a wildlife corridor to roam aka "Bobcat Alley". Learn more here: https://nature.ly/45agoEI

🇸🇨 Here's how to plan for a healthy ocean in a country that's literally 99.9% water.

🌍 New research shows that the contributions of Indigenous & local communities are often left out of global conservation reporting. Legal land recognition & context-specific approaches are key to inclusion & vital to achieving the 30×30 target. Time for more inclusive, locally grounded conservation.

This World Youth Day, meet the young drone pilots in Eldoret, Kenya, helping secure water for their community. With the Eldoret-Iten Water Fund, they’re using tech to monitor watershed health, protect rivers and wetlands and show what’s possible when youth lead with innovation.

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." How about 2.5 MILLION trees???

🌼 TNC’s Trevor Edmonson takes us up the dune on the Grace Teninga Discovery Trail at Kankakee Sands in Indiana to witness a beautiful super bloom!

5 years ago today the Great American Outdoors Act was passed to help protect U.S. landscapes, create jobs and expand outdoor recreation across the country. But now, this funding is under threat. Urge Congress to defend the #LWCF funding in the GAOA: preserve.nature.org/page/167450/...

🐦 Flying from Mexico, Central America & South America, 300+ bird species migrate north to the U.S. and Canada to breed and nest for the warmer months. TNC is protecting key stopover sites, including parks and forests, that give birds a place to rest, refuel and raise their young. nature.ly/4lrLJJn

Meet New Zealand’s only land mammals🦇 Catch a rare glimpse into the lives of lesser short-tailed and long-tailed bats. The species are a vital part of the ecosystem but are threatened by habitat loss, predators & fragmentation.

🪸 A roadmap for reefs. Unless we act now, we’ll lose as much as 90% of coral reefs within our lifetimes. TNC just launched a restoration guide to help.

What does rhino conservation look like? Tranquilizer darts, armored crates, awe—see for yourself.

Meet four inspiring communities who are protecting their natural resources to be more resilient in the face of climate change, and showing us that real solutions emerge when we work together. 🌍💚

We have years, not decades, to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises. The good news? We can make a difference together. 🌍💚 Here are 4 ways to help: 🌿 Visit a local nature preserve 🤝 Volunteer nearby 🖊️ Sign a climate pledge 🌱 Join a TNC event Every action counts!

🌲 A true win-win for the planet! New global forest maps show protecting forests isn’t just good for wildlife, it’s also key to fighting the climate crisis. Forests store carbon, shelter biodiversity & stabilize ecosystems. The overlap between climate & conservation priorities is bigger than ever.

Wildlife win! 42 eastern indigo snakes were released at Florida’s Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve. 🐍🌿 America’s longest snake is making a comeback, helping restore balance to the longleaf pine ecosystem. 🔗 Learn more about the release: nature.ly/4o9XG98

🌍🤔What do we want to accomplish by 2030? • Cut or store 3 gigatons of CO₂ yearly • Help 100M people facing climate disasters • Conserve billions of acres of land, rivers & oceans • Back 45M local stewards protecting nature daily Every goal brings us closer to a thriving planet. 🤝🌿💧

Curious about how conservation efforts are tracked? Join us on a journey through the Athi-Kapiti Conservancy in Kenya! 🌿

Can you spot all the species? The Allegheny Front is teeming with wildlife, from the elusive bobcat to the vibrant cardinal flower. These species are part of what makes this landscape so special. Learn more about how The Nature Conservancy is protecting this vital corridor: nature.ly/4m0nmD5

Be the person who gives back to the planet. 💚 When you’re out in nature, respect wildlife, leave no trace and take time to appreciate the beauty around you. 🌲✨

This is how we protected the planet in 2024: people, science, radical collaboration. 🌍💚 We helped secure financing and conservation expertise for long-term conservation and livelihoods. We worked with governments, Indigenous partners and others from Mongolia to Ecuador to the Great Bear Sea.

You thought kangaroos only hopped on land? Think again! 🌳🦘 Tree-kangaroos! Yes, they're real. They climb and nap high in the forests of north-eastern Australia and the mountains of New Guinea. Learn more about the rare species and how conservationists are working to protect their homes.

Healthy soil. Healthy Food. Healthy People. Dive into @bfrist.bsky.social's exploration of why farming may be America's first line of defense in public health. It's time to rethink how we grow health from the ground up.

Regardless of where we live or how we vote, extreme weather puts us all at risk: and we know, without a shadow of a doubt, that it's getting worse due to climate change. A must-read piece from @katharinehayhoe.com.

Is there an endangered species in your yard? The Endangered Species Act protects 1,662 U.S. and 638 foreign species. We're turning that protection into progress by restoring habitats + helping wildlife thrive. Discover which species are making a comeback in your state. 🌿