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Pileup Native horseshoe crabs along the bay at Slaughter Beach, Delaware. © Deb Felmey

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We're working with government agencies, private corporations, conservation organizations and our members to conserve the places on which people and wildlife depend. This has resulted in the conservation of more than 30,000 acres across Delaware since 1990.

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New Acres Protected!

We are excited to announce that we have acquired 7.5 acres in Milton, Delaware to expand our Ponders Tract at Pemberton Forest Preserve!

Jun 05, 2023

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The Power of Fire

Fire has always been a part of the natural world, and its influence has shaped the diversity of plants and animals across the globe.

May 29, 2023

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Delaware Oceans and Coasts

Learn how we are working with partners in the Bayshore landscape to advance research and policy for coastal resilience.

Feb 28, 2023

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A Stronger Tomorrow The PA/DE Strategic Roadmap summarizes our priorities, outcomes, and direct actions that will have an out-sized impact through influence and policy across our two states. © TNC

Conservation Update

PA/DE 2022 Impact Report

2022 was an important year for conservation. There is much to celebrate and much more work to do.

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A small brown and white bird stands in a marsh next to a juvenile grey and brown bird.
Biodiversity Marshes provide critical habitat to many forms of wildlife, including native shorebirds. © Deb Felmey

Conservation Update

Highlights

Explore conservation highlights from Delaware and Pennsylvania as featured in the Spring 2023 Nature Conservancy magazine.

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Regrowth at Ponders Tract A healthy forest grows at the site of a previous burn at Ponders Tract. © John Hinkson/TNC

Conservation Update

Take a Restoration Road Trip

To celebrate our recently completed and ongoing restoration projects, we’re taking a restoration “road trip” across DE & PA to see how restoration improves the lives and well-being of both people and nature.

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Volunteer in Delaware

Learn about opportunities to help conserve nature in Delaware.

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Our People: Experts in Action

Meet some of the people who are working to create lasting solutions in Pennsylvania, Delaware and around the world.

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A man wearing a blue mask stands in knee deep water at the edge of a forest trail. A woman wearing a mask stands on the slightly higher dry ground holding a clipboard.
Delaware Volunteers Longtime Stream Steward Tom B. (l) with new volunteer Lisa Timbers (r), masked and distanced. © Kim Hachadoorian / TNC

Places We Protect

With your help, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 30,000 acres in Delaware since 1990. We own more than 5,000 acres across six preserves.

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