The Nature Conservancy uses a science-based conservation approach to achieve our mission. Our 550 staff scientists work around the globe, with the majority dedicated to programs and projects in North America.

 

The work in North America uses science to support the Whole Systems approach (see papers in Key Resources) to conservation with a focus on nine active North America projects: the Gulf of Mexico, California Current, the Great Lakes, Alaska Yukon, Saint Kitts and Nevis Caribbean, Mojave Desert, the Northern Appalachians, the Colorado River, and Chesapeake Bay.