THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, INC.
ARLINGTON, VA

This is a rallying point for The Nature Conservancy’s most dedicated supporters to advance conservation at an unprecedented scale. The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 53-0242652) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. *By providing your mobile phone number, you agree that The Nature Conservancy may contact you by mobile phone call and text message regarding the Conservancy's programs, events and membership, subject to our The Nature Conservancy addresses the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. We are impacting conservation in 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia. mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. How do we achieve this mission and vision?  The Nature Conservancy was a catalyst for bringing together leaders from six nations to launch the Coral Triangle Initiative. The coalition seeks to ensure the sustainability of marine and coastal resources that provide livelihoods and food security for more than 120 million people in the region. The Nature Conservancy was instrumental in the campaign to pass the Clean Water, Land and Legacy amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, the largest public funding initiative for the environment in U.S. history amounting to an estimated $300 million per year in dedicated funding for the next 25 years. Through the work of The Nature Conservancy and its partners, bison were reintroduced to the Conservancy’s El Uno Ecological Reserve in Chihuahua, Mexico, helping the Conservancy to restore Mexico’s once-vast prairie ecosystem. These bison will serve as a “seed herd” for grassland recovery projects across the country. The Nature Conservancy, the Dow Chemical Company and The Dow Chemical Company Foundation launched a breakthrough collaboration to demonstrate that valuing nature can be a corporate priority that supports a company’s global business strategy. Over the course of five years, the organizations are working together to develop tools and demonstrate models for valuing nature in business decisions. More than a decade in the making, the Conservancy & partners restored Maine’s Penobscot River by removing two dams and building a state-of-the-art fish bypass around a third, all while making hydropower elsewhere on the river more efficient, maintaining the river's benefits for both people & nature.  Using an innovative water-banking model and a trust to acquire water rights, The Nature Conservancy joined with binational partners to ensure that the Colorado River delta received dedicated water flows for the first time in nearly half a century.  The Nature Conservancy helped conserve the ecological integrity of 257 square miles of forests, rivers and wildlife habitat in the eastern Cascade Mountains of Washington and in the Blackfoot River valley in Montana. Through Impact Investing, the Conservancy and other investors used interim financing to acquire the lands, stitching together these important migratory corridors that link up through Canada. We want you and every member of the public to know as much as possible about how The Nature Conservancy operates and how carefully and effectively we use your donations. Our strong performance is reflected in the fact that The Nature Conservancy is highly rated by charity watchdog organizations: The Nature Conservancy has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies, underscoring our commitment to leading with integrity and prioritizing ethical business practices. The Nature Conservancy meets all of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance The Nature Conservancy rates as one of the most trusted organizations in a poll by Harris Interactive®. has awarded The Nature Conservancy an "B+" rating.  The Nature Conservancy's strong performance is recognized by  mission , the Board of Directors has established chapters of The Nature Conservancy at the state and country level. Each state and country program is run by a director who manages the program’s annual plan and budget in support of the Conservancy’s mission and goals. State and country directors are managed through clear reporting channels back to the president and, through the president’s office, to the Board of Directors.  All U.S. state and several country programs are advised and assisted by volunteer We are The Nature Conservancy! The Nature Conservancy has a strong and abiding commitment to diversity in its workforce and in the people and groups with which it works. In fact, diversity is one of the Conservancy's unique We recognize the Conservancy's mission—to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends—is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Global threats to the environment affect people of all backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Making a real difference requires the rich blend of perspectives, ideas and viewpoints that only a truly diverse workforce can provide. The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 53-0242652) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. *By providing your mobile phone number, you agree that The Nature Conservancy may contact you by mobile phone call and text message regarding the Conservancy's programs, events and membership, subject to our The Nature Conservancy is addressing the world’s most pressing conservation challenges with solutions that benefit people and nature.