The Nature Conservancy in New York

The Nature Conservancy is supporting shellfish farmers in a BIG way. The Today Show shares a look at our new program to buy oysters that went unsold as restaurants shuttered throughout the United States https://nature.ly/3dWoGoD

"This is a seminal moment for the county’s environment," says our Long Island Policy Advisor Kevin McDonald. We're proud to have supported this legislation that will help keep Long Island's waters safe for generations to come! https://nature.ly/3ogr2Uf

How we live with #NatureNow will determine our future. Learn how a new understanding of the natural world is helping us find surprising ways to restore it in #AgeOfNaturePBS. Don't miss the second episode of this three-part series airing tomorrow on PBS! https://nature.ly/37pxJx3

Now is the time. Take action and speak up for core environmental protections today. To help you get started, follow our 5 Ways to Speak Up. https://nature.ly/2IBLv5p

"Everything I have learned here has taken me to another level. Not only in my community work, but physically and spiritually as well." Learn how HABESHA, Inc. and The Nature Conservancy in Georgia are helping deepen connections to nature in Atlanta: https://nature.ly/37ek5wH

On Monday, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation will resume enforcement of New York's single-use plastic bag ban. See how this important decision will help benefit people and nature: https://nature.ly/3j2We5F #BYOBagNY

Understanding environmental issues and how we can solve them is hard. We’re hoping to make it a little easier. https://nature.ly/3lMXYBL

As more Americans are being forced to confront the realities of climate change and megafires, firefighting experts and policymakers are increasingly turning to fundamental ecological principles that Indigenous communities have long known are healthy for the land and its peoples: https://nature.ly/30YMhA1 Photo Kiliii Yuyan #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Right-sizing culverts is crucial to reduce flood risks in the face of climate change and to improve fish habitat, allowing them to swim safely up and downstream, says our Senior Conservation Scientist Michelle Brown. With Ausable River Association, check out our latest work to expand these right-sized culverts and keep nature connected in Jay: https://nature.ly/3iMK68H

Big news this week as the Suffolk County Legislature passed landmark legislation that will prevent 20,000 lbs of nitrogen pollution from entering Long Island's rivers, lakes, harbors and bays. Thank you Suffolk County Legislature for protecting clean water and creating good-paying jobs! https://nature.ly/2FdRWKP

The "Autumnal Atmosphere" is in full swing in the Adirondacks Photo courtesy of Manuel Palacios on Instagram

Yesterday we celebrated a big win. Updates to the Bay Park plant will protect clean water and improve quality of life for 1.3 million Long Islanders. Thank you Nassau County Executive Laura Curran & SUEZ Water Long Island for leading and Governor Andrew Cuomo Senator Chuck Schumer & Senator Todd Kaminsky for your vision and steadfast support. Bay Park's new technology will prevent 5,000 lbs of nitrogen pollution from pouring into Long Island's water each day. This means cle...aner water - which brings more fish and wildlife as well better fishing and swimming. https://nature.ly/3npzCzq Cleaner water also means a stronger economy and better health - of people and habitat like salt marshes. This is good news for South Shore residents as healthy salt marshes act as a storm shield and reduce flooding. We all win when we reduce pollution and protect clean water.

As we head into colder weather, please remember to only burn local firewood (50 mile radius!). You can make a big difference in helping to contain the spread of invasive species this fall. Tammara Van Ryn, manager of our Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, speaks with David Montalvo on the spread of Emerald Ash Borer: https://nature.ly/2GpYZQX