Make a Difference in the Great Lakes
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends, and for more than 65 years, we’ve been working in the Great Lakes to do just that.
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Great Lakes Agriculture
"Growing clean water" while feeding the world.
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Wet and Wild: The Weird, Wondrous and Wicked Cool Creatures in Midwest Wetlands
Wetlands support an incredible diversity of life. Yet they’re in danger: in some states, as much as 90% of wetlands have been destroyed.
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Climate Change in the Great LakesClimate change is taking a significant toll on the Great Lakes region. Learn how The Nature Conservancy is working to secure a resilient future in this region.
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Great Lakes FisheriesIn the Great Lakes, native fisheries are the foundation of a $4 billion commercial and recreational fishing industry, as well as a living indication of the health of the entire freshwater system.
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Iconic Waters: On Thin IceThe iconic waters of the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River face many challenges. TNC and partners are charting a new course forward.
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The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 100 sites throughout the Great Lakes, including prairies, savannas, forests, wetlands and rivers.