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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
After four decades of dedication to The Nature Conservancy in Washington, both as an employee and a trustee, Kate transitions to the next stage in her leadership career.
This month, Tribal Nations across the United States are celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, honoring their sovereignty, traditions, languages and stories. We acknowledge and elevate this month, and every month, alongside Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities. Indigenous Peoples are the original caretakers of natureβtheir longstanding relationship with the land has culminated in extensive knowledge and practices, which are vital to successful, reciprocal conservation outcomes.
From childhood fascination to a career in public service, Jennifer Clinchy's journey has been fueled by her passion for sea turtles and their ocean home. Explore her inspiring story and how she's making a difference in ocean
conservation.
Meet Cody Desautel, a dedicated land steward and conservationist who significantly impacts the environment and local communities. Follow his journey toward sustainability and learn how you can make a difference too!
Mike Schaefer, Trustee for TNC Washington reflects on his 40+ years of activism in the LGBTQ+ community, his passion for the environment, and how the lessons he has learned have overlapped between the two.
We need your voice - contact your members of Congress to urge their support for the Build Back Better Act!
The Nature Conservancy in Washington welcomes four new trustees. Maia Bellon, Rashad Morris, DeAnne Hamilton and Dr. Marco Hatch
Our second annual Trustee Lobby Day was action-packed - with an important House floor vote and meetings on climate, wildfire, orca and more.
We celebrate one of our stellar volunteer leaders who has shown extraordinary commitment and dedication to The Nature Conservancy for more than thirty years.
Hundreds of trustees and staff from The Nature Conservancyβs offices around the world took a different kind of hike recently: we visited Washington, DC to meet with Congress about our policy priorities for TNCβs annual Advocacy Day.
Banner photo Β© Hannah Letinich