Mission
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to protect the most ecologically important lands and waters around the world for nature and people.
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Programs
We're proud of what we've accomplished since our founding in 1951: The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
We have more than 1 million members and work in all 50 United States and more than 30 countries around the world — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fire, fresh water, forests, invasive species, and marine ecosystems.
History
The Nature Conservancy was founded in 1951. It's how we work that has made the Conservancy so successful — and makes us optimistic that we can expand that great conservation work to meet the challenges ahead: We use a science-based approach — aided by our more than 700 staff scientists.
We pursue non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. We partner — with indigenous communities, businesses, governments, multilateral institutions, other non-profits…and people such as yourself.
The Conservancy also operates openly and transparently. Read our annual report and financial statements as well as our statement of core values to find out more about the way we do business. If you have a question about the Conservancy, please call us at (800) 628-6860 or contact us for more information.
Join us today!
The success of The Nature Conservancy relies on the support of communities, businesses and people like you. There are several methods by which you can help:
- Donate Online
- Become a Member
- Gift Membership
- Free e-newsletter
Additionally, you can join our networks on Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, and YouTube.
Science guides our work to ensure the health and survival of the natural world that sustains us all. Thank you for joining with us to achieve more lasting results now and for future generations.
About
- Website
- www.nature.org/
- Location
- 4245 N Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22203 - Basic Info
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Founded: 1951
EIN: 53-0242652
Tax Status: 501(c)(3)
Annual Budget: $1,398,742,000 
