Make a Difference in Nevada
We’re tackling the biggest threats to land and water across Nevada so people and nature can thrive.
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Feature
The Sagebrush Sea is Vanishing
The sagebrush sea, 150 million acres of complex grasses, shrubs and rare species, has dwindled to half its historical range. To protect what remains, TNC has launched the Sagebrush Sea Program.
![Ruby Lake with fog-covered mountains in the background.](https://natureconservancystage-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/g/r/Groundwater-Dependent-Ecosystem.jpg?crop=666%2C0%2C2667%2C2667&wid=640&hei=640&scl=4.1671875)
Science
Groundwater: Nevada's Hidden Resource
The Nature Conservancy's groundwater dependent ecosystems story map and database show the locations and importance of Nevada's groundwater.
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Initiative
Resilient Lands
We are protecting, stewarding and restoring Nevada’s extraordinary places for people, nature, and future generations.
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Initiative
Resilient Waters
We are focused on ensuring a resilient water supply that will provide security for critical surface water, groundwater dependent ecosystems and Nevada’s communities.
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Initiative
Climate Action
We are building broad-based support and developing solutions to reduce emissions and help make our ecosystems and communities more resilient.
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The Places We Protect in Nevada
Connecting with nature inspires and enriches our lives. Visit a place we've protected near you.
We Can’t Save Nature Without You
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![Landscape view of a rocky mountain range with green treetops in the foreground and a dramatic cloudy sky overhead.](https://natureconservancystage-h.assetsadobe.com/is/image/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/photos/c/a/Carlin_NW_Roberts_Creek_8-17_B_dng_DSC0042p-4-r-ChipCarroon_4000x2200.jpeg?crop=900%2C0%2C2200%2C2200&wid=640&hei=640&scl=3.4375)
Our Conservation Legacy
The Nature Conservancy has been working in the Silver State since 1984 to conserve Nevada’s lands and waters.