The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization dedicated to protecting ecologically important lands and water for nature and people. Since 1951, the Conservancy has preserved over 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide, with work in all 50 states and more than 30 countries. In Illinois, the Conservancy has worked with partners since 1958 to preserve the state’s diverse prairies, savannas, forests, wetlands, and rivers. Their work focuses on protecting nature and preserving life in Illinois. To learn more about their conservation efforts, visit www.nature.org/Illinois.