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, Great Birds
Take a closer look at the millions of migratory birds that fly over the Great Lakes region this spring and see why birding is big business.
Partnerships
Great Lakes Agriculture
The Nature Conservancy and its partners are working with farmers in the Great Lakes to "grow clean water".
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Aquatic Invasive Species
Invasive species have an impact on every system in the Great Lakes and cost over $200 million annually in lost revenue and prevention strategies.
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See the Places We Protect in Your Community
The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 100 sites throughout the Great Lakes, including prairies, savannas, forests, wetlands and rivers.