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Protecting California's Waters
A collaborative plan by The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense and commercial fisherment to establish no-trawl zones in more than 3.8 million acres of ocean off Central California's coast was recently adopted by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. These no-trawl zones will protect valuable habitat, including rocky reefs, offshore banks, underwater canyons, seamounts and coral gardens that harbor a spectacular diversity of ocean life. | |
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Our Values
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. As we pursue this mission, we are guided by a set of values including integrity beyond approach and a commitment to people. | |
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How You Can Help
With the support of people like you, The Nature Conservancy has been able to protect some of the last great places on Earth. Help continue this work by donating online.
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A Day in the Life of the World's Oceans
Oceans shape every aspect of our lives — from where we live, work and play, to the climate and weather we experience. Yet, our oceans face serious threats from pollution, global warming and over-fishing. In response, The Nature Conservancy has made marine conservation a foremost priority. Celebrate our oceans, learn what you can do to protect them and view a fascinating online slideshow of some of the marine areas that the Conservancy is working to protect.
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Ivory-billed Woodpecker Recovery Team Formed
Less than a month after the announcement of the rediscovery of the ivory-billed woodpecker, a recovery team has been formed to craft a roadmap for the conservation of this extraordinary bird. The team will include representatives from federal and local fish and wildlife agencies, universities and conservation organizations including The Nature Conservancy. “This recovery team brings together some of the best minds in ecology, conservation biology, forestry, and ornithology, from a wide spectrum of organizations who can contribute knowledge and resources toward this magnificent bird’s comeback,” said Sam Hamilton, Southeast Regional Director for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Green Tip: Don't Let Uninvited Guests Ruin the Party
If you plan on boating this summer, clean your boat thoroughly before transporting it from one body of water to another. Invasive species such as the Asian zebra mussel and giant salvinia water fern contribute directly to the decline of 49% of the threatened and endangered species in the United States, and aquatic systems are especially vulnerable. Cleaning your boat cuts down on the likelihood of unwanted hitchhikers being introduced into places that they shouldn’t be.
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