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Why do we have hope for California's wild future?

“Since California's statehood, we've brought more species back from the brink of extinction than we've lost,” reflects TNC California’s Executive Director, Chuck Bonham. “That is us. That is our ethos. We can get this job done.” Take a tour across the state in our latest video to hear more from Chuck about TNC's strategic efforts to protect our wild, wonderful natural world.

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Lynn standing in Ring Mountain Preserve.

Celebrating 50 Years at TNC

From helping recover the Santa Cruz Island fox to launching an environmental education program, Lynn Lozier has accomplished so much over 50 years with TNC in California. She shares how conservation has changed and the road ahead.

Hear Lynn’s story

Aerial image of The Maricopa West Solar project site in the San Joaquin Valley.

What It Takes to Power Solar

How can California build solar power that’s high power, cost-effective and reliable—and do it quickly? First-of-its-kind research from TNC and ECOnorthwest has the answer: choose locations wisely.

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The Tricky Art of Growing Oysters

From shiny aquaculture labs to the muddy waters of Elkhorn Slough, follow the journey of baby Olympia oysters as TNC and partners work to recover these essential filter feeders in California.

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STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

A young orangutan in Central Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia. © undefined

Since 1951, your support has helped The Nature Conservancy become one of the world's most effective environmental organizations. © Anup Shah / Nature Picture Library

A Wild Legacy: Celebrating 75 Years for Nature

From protecting orangutans and coral reefs to restoring forests and rivers—explore some of the conservation successes that have shaped The Nature Conservancy's first 75 years.

See 75 years of impact

A hiker makes his way through a field of fireweed in Alaska's Katmai National Park. © Tom Fenske/TNC Photo Contest 2019

America’s Public Lands Are Worth Defending

Right now, the public lands we love most are at risk. From national forests to wildlife refuges, the places we love could be lost to us forever. But when people speak up, nature has a chance. Together, we’ve already stopped efforts from some elected leaders to sell off millions of acres of public lands. We can’t back down now.

Watch to learn how you can defend public lands

Nicole Craig working underwater on the Mesoamerican Reef in Belize. © courtesy Nicole Craig

A New Tune for Reef Conservation

Marine biologist Nicole Craig is helping identify Belize's heat-tolerant corals—and using music to connect people to the Western Hemisphere's largest reef system.

Explore the story behind the science

A woman stands atop a rocky mountaintop. © Devan King/TNC

Double Your Impact for Nature

When you give to The Nature Conservancy, your employer may match your donation—doubling your power to protect the lands, waters and wildlife you cherish.

Match your gift today

Hikers walking through forests in the Central Cascades. © Hannah Letinich/TNC

What Happens When Forests Get Thirsty?

Prolonged drought is changing forests across the American West. Learn how conservationists are working to protect the forests and watersheds that people and wildlife depend on.

Discover the solutions

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

A California sea lion swims through a shoal of sardines at sunset near Isla Espiritu Santo National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. © Henley Spiers / Nature Picture Library

Off Mexico’s Baja California Sur coast, Isla Espiritu Santo is a haven for colorful reef fish, sea turtles and other marine life. When a proposed casino threatened the island in the 1990s, local philanthropists worked with donors from The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund to help protect this natural treasure. It is now one of Mexico's national parks.

See more of TNC's wild legacies