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Nature's Benefits Minnesota's forests provide clean water and opportunities for outdoor recreation and store large amounts of carbon. © Jason Whalen/Fauna Creative

Make a Difference in Minnesota

The Nature Conservancy is bringing a spirit of innovation to preserving life on Earth. In Minnesota, we’re working with diverse partners to protect our waters, forests and grasslands; build sustainable food and water systems; and tackle climate change. We're also working and organizing with local communities to leverage nature as a tool to build a brighter future for all Minnesotans.

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Natural Climate Solutions Minnesota can lead on climate change. And we can do it with technology that already exists and can be deployed now: nature. © TNC

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Economic Benefits of Natural Climate Solutions

Planting trees, improving soil health and protecting forests, grasslands and wetlands provide a great return on investment for Minnesota.

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Collaborating in Minnesota TNC and partners are working to boost soil health practices. © Jason Whalen/Fauna Creative

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Nature and Climate Solutions for Minnesota

Dig into the science of natural climate solutions and explore nature-based strategies for Minnesota.

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Developing a Peatlands Playbook

Peatlands store huge amounts of carbon and help keep water clean, and Minnesota is working to protect and restore them.

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Minnesotans Value Nature

Survey shows strong support among Minnesotans for significant, sustained investments in natural climate solutions.

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Celebrating Pride in Minnesota

TNC is making space for and learning from our LGBTQ+ conservation allies this month and every month.

Illustration of birds, fish, squirrels and deer among the trees, water and soil.
Trees. Water. Soil. A campaign by The Nature Conservancy. © Artwork by Blackbird Revolt
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Invest in Nature's Solutions

To effectively tackle climate change, we need to use all of our tools—including nature-based solutions. Through simple actions, we can harness nature-based climate solutions to protect our communities, our food systems and our future.

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A small gray butterfly, the Dakota skipper, sits on the spiky orange center of a flower with long, thin, pink petals.
Dakota skipper The Dakota skipper is one of the rarest butterflies in North America. © Chris Anderson/TNC

Places We Protect

See the Places We Protect in Your Community

For 60 years, The Nature Conservancy has worked to protect lands and waters in Minnesota.

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Paul Bunyan Savanna

Located in Crow Wing County, Paul Bunyan Savanna is one of just five jack pine savannas in the state of Minnesota.

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Weaver Dunes SNA

Visitors to Weaver Dunes will be captivated by the majestic sand dunes themselves, which provide excellent habitat for Blanding's turtles.

Volunteers walking through the grass and oak trees at Helen Allison Savanna.

Helen Allison Savanna

Our Helen Allison SNA preserve is part of the Anoka Sandplain, which was formed about 16,000 years ago by glacial meltwater.

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About the Tri-State Chapter

Get to know The Nature Conservancy's only tri-state chapter and learn about some of the work happening in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

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