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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 20h
Meet Peat and Lettie. These professional sniffers earn their keep (read: treats)—and advance conservation in North Carolina’s rare mountain bogs—by finding threatened turtles to tag, track and protect.
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Following the Scent: Dogs Join the Fight to Save Bog Turtles
Discover how conservation dogs support bog turtle recovery in North Carolina’s mountain bogs and how TNC restores these rare Southern Appalachian wetlands.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 26/09/2026
Public lands are where we hike, camp, explore and make lasting memories. They're also worth speaking up for. This National Public Lands Day, join us in urging Congress to keep public lands in public hands: nature.ly/4A17ZlL
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 25/09/2026
Snaking through the Western Balkans are some of Europe's last free-flowing rivers. But dams and pollution threaten their future. That's why TNC joined 6 local organizations across 5 western Balkan countries to launch United for Rivers, a campaign to protect them. nature.ly/4yUCete
Aerial view of a bridge spanning a turquoise river. People are walking across the bridge, and lush greenery surrounds the area.Aerial view of two kayakers navigating through a narrow channel of clear, green water, flanked by trees and shallow rapids.A person is kayaking down a small waterfall on a river, surrounded by lush green trees. The kayak is white and green, and the person is wearing a helmet and holding a yellow paddle. The water cascades energetically around them.This image shows a scenic view of a river with small cascading waterfalls surrounded by lush greenery and rocky formations. In the background, there are hills and a distant view of mountains under a cloudy sky.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 24/09/2026
Hidden within even the world’s densest cities, connecting trees, window flowerboxes, parks and gardens, are a complex series of roads you won’t find on any map. But for our planet’s insects, they’re critical lifeways.
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Bug Highway: The Hidden Paths Used by Insects
Hidden within cities are a complex series of roads you won’t find on any map. But for our planet’s insects, they’re critical lifeways.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 23/09/2026
One of these is a fish. The Amazon leaf fish is so well camouflaged that it can drift among fallen leaves unnoticed, until it's time to strike. See what other surprises are hiding beneath the surface of the Amazon: nature.ly/3TeeuRw
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 22/09/2026
A conservation lesson from Belize: Protecting 30% of the ocean is about listening to the people who've spent their lives on the water. Their knowledge is shaping a more sustainable future.
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In Belize, Marine Conservation Is Fueled by Community Engagement
The implementation of a country-level debt conversion is supporting marine ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 18/09/2026
"We usually aim for the three C's." Climate, conservation and communities. Offshore wind should deliver on all three.
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Offshore wind may be good for the climate but can it be good for the ocean, too?
This is Part Three in a Mongabay series about trends in the offshore wind industry. Part One describes the sector’s untapped potential and gaps between installed energy generation capacity and climate...
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 17/09/2026
Gabon has a rich network of naturally flowing rivers, lakes & wetlands. As part of a new initiative, the country aims to protect and improve how it manages 400,000 hectares of freshwater systems, including 18,000 km of rivers. 🔗 See how: nature.ly/4gXyaCn
Aerial view of the Ogooué River, Gabon's longest and most powerful waterway. The river winds through a region of lakes.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 16/09/2026
Almost every restored forest, cleaner river and wildlife comeback story has something in common: it started as a wild idea that somebody was brave enough to try. A better future takes root in the seeds we plant today. See 5 ideas that took root: nature.ly/4heTP7T
A lion cub sits attentively in tall grass, partially hidden by foliage. Its eyes are focused forward, and its fur blends with the surrounding dry grass. An orangutan hanging from a tree in a forested area, holding a smaller orangutan. Dense trees surround them. A canoe glides along a lush, green jungle river surrounded by dense vegetation and tall trees.A large tree with a wide base stands in a lush, dense forest. Sunlight filters through the leaves above. The image includes text that reads, "One idea, nurtured, can grow far beyond where it started."
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 14/09/2026
These researchers are burning bogs for science. Peatlands are carbon-storing superheroes. So, what happens when they catch fire? Scientists in Indonesia are setting controlled burns to quantify the carbon cost.
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Behind the Haze: The Challenge of Calculating Indonesia’s Peatland Emissions
How researchers are using controlled burns to build a stronger evidence base for peatland restoration and fire prevention programs in Indonesia
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 10/09/2026
What if conservation isn't a straight line, but a network? In Colombia's Cauca Valley, birds are helping connect protected areas, farms, communities, science and policy into something bigger than any one project could achieve.
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Where Birds Are Showing the Way
In Colombia's Cauca Valley, Audubon's Blueprint Landscape is demonstrating how conservation can connect science, innovation, protected areas, farms, communities, finance, and public policy into a...
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 09/09/2026
Help one farmer, impact one farm. Help a trusted agricultural retailer, impact dozens. That's the thinking behind a new TNC pilot that unlocked more than $1.16 million in equipment investments to help expand regenerative agriculture across the Midwest.
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TNC Awards $195K to Agricultural Retailers, Unlocking $1.16M in Regenerative Agriculture Investments
The Nature Conservancy awarded $195,000 to 11 agricultural retailers and service providers across the Midwest, leveraging more than $1.16 million in equipment investments and supporting regenerative a...
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 08/09/2026
The Amazon isn't just a rainforest. It's also the world's largest and most diverse freshwater ecosystem. More than 2,700 fish species are central to the basin's health, supporting forests, food webs and millions of livelihoods. Meet the Amazon's forgotten fishes. 🐟
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Report: Amazon Forgotten Fishes
Celebrating Amazonian fish biodiversity and its vital relationship with people and rivers.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 03/09/2026
The future of the American elm may depend on a handful of unusually tough trees. 🌳 Here's how researchers are working to bring this iconic species back.
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The disease that decimated American elms could help bring them back
A group of 6,000 young American elms in Vermont could help save one of the country’s most iconic trees.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 01/09/2026
3% of Earth's land surface. Roughly 1/3 of its soil carbon. Peatlands quietly do enormous work. New mapping reveals Angola's peatlands may be far larger than previously thought, storing carbon, feeding major river systems and supporting millions of people across southern Africa.
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Angola peatlands study highlights urgent need to protect key southern Africa freshwater source
First-of-its-kind, high-resolution mapping suggests four times more peat in Angolan Highlands than previously estimated
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 31/08/2026
The question is no longer whether drought and land degradation will affect us. It's how prepared we'll be to respond. As #COP17 closes, read TNC's Linda Krueger's take on the outcomes, momentum generated and what comes next: nature.ly/4wS2Fy5
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 29/08/2026
Gabon is redefining long-term conservation leadership. Gabon Infini will support protection of 30% of the country’s land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems while investing in community-led development for a nature-positive economy #EnduringEarth #ClimateResilience #Biodiversity
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Government of Gabon Joins The Nature Conservancy and Enduring Earth to Mobilize US$200 Million for Transformative Community and Conservation Outcomes
The Gabon Infini Project Finance for Permanence unlocks blended funding across a 10-year  timeframe, supporting the country’s ambitious sustainable development and biodiversity protection agenda .
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 28/08/2026
Native oysters. Bull kelp. Thriving coastal waters. 🌊 What if growing food could help restore nature? A new assessment found Oregon's mariculture industry could support healthy marine ecosystems and coastal communities at the same time.
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Oregon’s coast holds huge opportunity for restorative mariculture, report finds
Expansion into native shellfish and seaweed could boost environment and economy
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 26/08/2026
In the forests of Borneo, the orangutan swings among the canopy. These animals are one of many species, places and people TNC has helped over its decades in conservation. Join us in celebrating 75 years of conservation in the latest issue of Nature Conservancy magazine. nature.ly/4wUDIlV
An orangutan gently rests its hand on its face, with large, expressive eyes gazing thoughtfully. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the orangutan's features.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 24/08/2026
The Guam kingfisher became extinct in the wild in 1988. For decades, the species has survived only in conservation zoos and wildlife facilities. But in 2024, 9 Guam kingfishers were relocated to TNC’s Palmyra Atoll Preserve where they are being rewilded. nature.ly/4c5BfNB 🎨Mikhaila Markham
Two birds are flying across a sky transitioning from blue to orange at sunset. One bird asks if they are nearing their destination, while the other reminds them to appreciate the journey. In the final panel, they both perch on a branch, silhouetted against a twilight backdrop with palm trees.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 20/08/2026
Protecting the Roadless Rule means protecting wildlife. Hundreds of species, including Canada lynx, California condors, gray wolves and salmon benefit from this rule. Now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to repeal this vital protection. Join us in speaking up for the Roadless Rule. ⬇️
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Repeal of the Roadless Rule Would Threaten Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation and Wildfire Resilience
On August 18, the Trump administration proposed a repeal of the Roadless Rule, which has protected nearly 60 million acres of U.S. Forest Service land from commercial development.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 19/08/2026
“Healthy lands are the foundation for thriving communities and economies.” As leaders gather for #UNCCDCOP17, we're advocating for stronger action to restore degraded lands, strengthen drought resilience and mobilize investment in proven solutions.
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As UNCCD COP17 Opens, The Nature Conservancy Calls for Action on Land Restoration and Drought Resilience
As governments gather in Mongolia for UNCCD-COP17, TNC is calling for urgent acceleration of efforts to restore degraded land, strengthen drought resilience & mobilize investment in proven solutions.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 17/08/2026
"I see a remarkable source of hope: we are entering the greatest philanthropic opportunity for conservation in history." -@bfrist.bsky.social
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Conservation’s Next Great Opportunity
I see a remarkable source of hope: we are entering the greatest philanthropic opportunity for conservation in history.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 14/08/2026
75 years ago, a small group of scientists decided studying nature wasn't enough. They wanted to save it. That bold effort grew into a global conservation organization working across all 50 U.S. states and 83 countries and territories.
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The Nature Conservancy Celebrates 75 Years
On The Nature Conservancy’s 75th anniversary, CEO Jen Morris shares reflections on uniting people to protect natural places.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 12/08/2026
Mongolia is a fitting host for the @unccd.bsky.social COP17. Its vast grasslands and herding communities show what's at stake when it comes to healthy land and thriving livelihoods, and what's possible when we invest in both.
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Why the Future of Land Needs Global Action
Hosted in Mongolia, UNCCD COP17 offers an opportunity to advance the partnerships, policies and investment needed to scale proven solutions and strengthen resilience for healthy land for generations.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 11/08/2026
Pollinators are the quiet champions of our ecosystems—from deserts to forests, prairies to tundra. Any critter that visits the reproductive parts of a plant and transfers pollen to flowers of the same species is a pollinator. Without them, our world wouldn't be the same.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 07/08/2026
Invasive species move fast. Management tools must move faster. Researchers are using NASA hyperspectral imagery and machine learning to detect invasive plants, locate native habitats and better monitor ecosystem health at scale.
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New Study Demonstrates How NASA Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine Learning Can Transform Biodiversity Management in California
Invasive species move fast, and management tools must move faster.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 06/08/2026
Have a problem? Nature can fix that… And it actually can. The truth is that while nature is invaluable, it’s very, very valuable as well. From what we eat to where we live, nature powers more than we realize. Now that’s pretty rich, right?
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 05/08/2026
The world needs to eat – but at what cost to the environment? Consumption of shrimp is rising and shrimp aquaculture has increased to meet this demand, often with adverse consequences. That's why we're partnering with Conservation International to reverse this cycle.
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Farming for the Future — Blue Carbon +
Meet our Mangrove + Shrimp Big Bet, providing a pathway for nature-positive businesses that protect mangroves and the services they provide.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 04/08/2026
Every year, whooping crane parents guide their offspring on an incredible migration journey, teaching them the routes they’ll follow for life. Learn how we are working alongside partners to protect this iconic species: nature.ly/4xvRjRp 🎨 Mikhaila Markham/TNC
A comic featuring two birds flying through the sky. In the first panel, the larger bird mentions going to their second home. The smaller bird shows confusion. In the second panel, the smaller bird asks if they are wealthy since they have a second home. In the third panel, the larger bird explains they aren't rich but migratory. The fourth panel shows the birds flying over a picturesque landscape with mountains and rivers, with the larger bird saying they are rich in another way. The comic is by Mikhaila Markham / The Nature Conservancy.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 31/07/2026
Palmyra is a conservation hope spot. Located far out in the Pacific, a thousand miles from the nearest city in Hawaiʻi, this coral atoll is one of the few island environments that is both spectacularly intact and also relatively accessible with facilities to support scientific research.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 31/07/2026
Big conservation wins still happen. In Maine, a partnership of conservation organizations protected 78,000 acres, connecting more than half a million acres of conserved land for wildlife, communities and climate resilience.
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Historic Magalloway Collaborative Conserves 78,000 Acres in Western Maine
A landmark project supports the regional timber economy, secures recreational opportunities and protects important wildlife habitats.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 30/07/2026
Behind every liter of water returned to Cape Town's reservoirs is years of hands-on restoration work across the region. Take a behind-the-scenes look at efforts to innovate and test new approaches to increase the impact of the Greater Cape Town Water Fund: nature.ly/4x3noQa
A misty landscape with mountains in the background and a foreground dominated by white wildflowers. Tall, thin plants rise among the flowers, and the scene is enveloped in a soft, blue haze. The image is credited to Roshni Lodhia.An individual wearing protective gear and a yellow helmet is carrying a bundle of brush in a mountainous, rocky landscape. Others are visible in the background, also wearing similar gear. The sky is clear and the terrain consists of rugged rocks and sparse vegetation.A person stands on a rocky hillside overlooking a vast landscape with a calm lake and distant mountains under a clear, expansive sky. The horizon features a gentle gradient from pink to blue as the sun sets or rises.A cluster of pink and white wildflowers with spiky petals grow amidst rocky terrain.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 27/07/2026
What if the secret to feeding the world isn't more production? In her new TEDx talk, Saswati Bora, TNC's Global Director of Regenerative Food Systems, explores how reconnecting food systems can help heal our planet. 🎥 Watch now: nature.ly/3TkysK9
A person in a red blazer is speaking on stage, holding a small device. The background features a blue pattern and The Nature Conservancy logo. A quote on the image reads, "The future of food isn’t about producing more. It’s about reconnecting what we’ve broken." The name "Saswati Bora, Global Director Regenerative Food Systems" is displayed below the quote.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 24/07/2026
Sometimes conservation looks like protecting one special place at exactly the right time. This rare, year-round water source in Arizona is now protected. It's a win for wildlife, freshwater and habitat connectivity.
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The Nature Conservancy Protects Vital Water Resource in Southern Arizona
The Nature Conservancy acquired the 218-acre Cottonwood Spring property, protecting a rare, year-round water source near the headwaters of Sonoita Creek.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 23/07/2026
"I've never seen this level of agreement in my 30‑year career as a pollster. Across party lines, Western voters are clear—public lands should stay in public hands."
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New Bipartisan Research Shows Western Voters Strongly Oppose Selling or Transferring Public Lands
New bipartisan polling commissioned by The Nature Conservancy shows overwhelming support for protecting public lands across the West.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 22/07/2026
America's public lands have a secret ally: the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Many people have never heard of LWCF, but it helps protect parks, trails, forests and historic sites nationwide. Tell Congress to defend this critical program: nature.ly/4vrG2zX
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 21/07/2026
Nature is health, and it’s time we treated it that way. By protecting, restoring and enhancing nature, we can support thriving communities and economies across the U.S. Learn more about the benefits of nature in our Nature’s Dividends report: nature.ly/4vHCxFH 🎨 Mikhaila Markham/TNC
A pink background infographic with a large tree on the right, and a person swinging on a swing hanging from it. Text at the top reads: “People who have more access to green space also have lower rates of illness and disease.” Below, it lists health outcomes linked to living in areas with 90% green space versus 10% green space: cancer (-5%), heart disease (-10%), stroke (-15%), upper respiratory infection (-20%), diabetes (-25%), depression (-30%), and anxiety (-35%). Source: Maas et al., “Morbidity Is Related to a Green Living Environment.”
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 20/07/2026
"Without elms, our floodplains are incomplete. Bringing back American elm is one way we can fortify these critical natural systems that provide us with so much." Learn how survivor trees may show us the way to recovering from Dutch elm disease.
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American Elm: Restoring the Iconic Tree for Healthy Floodplains
Before disease brought them down, American elms had a firm place on streets and floodplains. Breeding survivor trees may show the way for restoring them.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 17/07/2026
The energy that could be good for both people and nature and we actually need? Renewable. And it's possible with TNC's 3C’s approach: Climate, Conservation and Communities. Learn more about how you can help accelerate the clean energy transition, HERE: nature.ly/4foic2e
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 15/07/2026
Now is the time for more, not less, protection of public lands. We are disappointed by the decision to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by nearly 90%. Read our statement: nature.ly/3RFA4NY
A narrow sandstone canyon with smooth, curved walls. Text overlay reads: "New executive order cuts national monuments in Utah by 90%.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 13/07/2026
While you were watching this video, nature was hard at work providing you critical services that help you live and thrive. See why protecting and restoring nature is one of the smartest investments we can make. nature.ly/4aY4fGy
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 10/07/2026
A healthier planet means healthier people. 💚 Thank you Senator Frist @bfrist.bsky.social for your tireless environmental advocacy.
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This Former G.O.P. Politician Wants to Take Politics Out of Climate Change
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 09/07/2026
We’ve entered an era of long-term drought, and that’s affecting dry forests in the Western U.S. in a lot of ways. Read our latest story on how TNC and partners are helping dry forest ecosystems adapt to drought. nature.ly/4aOn27a Illustration created by Erica Simek Sloniker/TNC
Diagram illustrating the effects of long-term drought on western dry forests. It features a labeled, numbered list with corresponding visuals: 1) heat pulling moisture from trees and soil, 2) less snowpack, 3) landslides after extreme weather, 4) large-scale tree mortality, 5) disease and poor tree health, 6) lower river flows, 7) extended fire season.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 08/07/2026
Protecting bats isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s also, as it happens, the cheap thing to do. Saving bats is just… very good economics. Need more convincing? Here are 6 more reasons protecting nature is the smartest investment we can make: nature.ly/4ga9HcU 🎨 Mikhaila Markham/TNC
A comic strip featuring a bat and the night sky. In the first panel, the bat flies at dusk, thinking, "Midnight snack or was that lunch?" The second panel shows silhouettes sitting with a musical note and the bat above. The person says, "Strange... not a single mosquito all night," with a figure responding, "I know! It's magical." The third panel depicts the bat thinking, "Magic? Hah. Magic. Right." The fourth panel highlights the bat proclaiming "because of meeee!" at the onlookers who are unaware. The bottom credits The Nature Conservancy and Mikhaila Markham.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 07/07/2026
Bring down barriers. Let rivers flow. Fish come back. Maine's alewife recovery is a reminder that nature can rebound when given the chance.
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Dam Removal Efforts Lead to a Stunning Comeback for Maine’s Alewives - Inside Climate News
Along most of the Atlantic coast, alewives are struggling after decades of damming and overfishing. But in Maine, the fish is rebounding—and towns’ historic harvests are growing.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 04/07/2026
Public lands are where many of us first fell in love with nature. But millions of acres could be at risk. We've stopped these efforts before, and we can do it again. This #4thofJuly, let's celebrate by telling Congress to keep public lands in public hands. 🌎 nature.ly/3SXNwwV
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 03/07/2026
When you talk about connectivity and expanding protected lands, it doesn't get any better than this. 1,732 acres in have been protected in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky: nature.ly/4y8LkTF
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 02/07/2026
Biodiversity can only be protected once it’s understood. And understanding it takes monitoring: careful, consistent, on-the-ground observation.
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Beyond the Eucalyptus: Discovering Biodiversity and Conservation at Chile's Valdivian Coastal Reserve
From Darwin's foxes to güiña wildcats and the world's smallest deer...more than 20 years of camera trapping reveal the the Valdivian Coastal Reserve is a full of surprises.
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 28/06/2026
🌈 On #PrideDay, we're recognizing our LGBTQ+ colleagues and the strength and perspective they bring to our mission. Because when we honor diversity, we strengthen everything we're working to protect: nature.ly/4dSoqGK
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