The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts

10/10/2026

Are you a fundraiser looking to contribute to a thriving planet and healthy communities? We're hiring an Associate Director of Development here at The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts to join a team that is driven, strategic and thoughtful.

This role is ideal for a strategic fundraiser who enjoys identifying, qualifying and building relationships with new major donor prospects while also managing a portfolio of established donors. This person will be part of a team that is driven, strategic and thoughtful.

Learn more and apply: https://nature.ly/3TJ7xHY

10/09/2026

Everyone in Massachusetts deserves clean drinking water and access to nature, no matter where they live. This year, we have an important opportunity to protect our rivers, lakes, forests and farms.

Voting YES on Question 6, the Protect Water and Nature Ballot Initiative, will dedicate funds to conservation without raising taxes. We are proud to stand with a wide coalition of leading nonprofit land and water conservation groups working to pass Question 6.

Learn more: https://www.natureforma.org

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

‼️ ACTION ALERT: The decisions made about Atlantic menhaden affect entire ocean ecosystems. 🐟 Often called the "most important fish in the sea," menhaden are a vital food source for osprey, whales, dolphins and striped bass. They also support commercial and recreational fisheries and coastal economies.

That's why TNC is advocating for stronger, science-based protections that support healthy fisheries and thriving ecosystems, including lower catch limits and immediate reductions in Chesapeake Bay limits.

If you care about thriving oceans, abundant wildlife and resilient coastal communities, now is the time to speak up. There are two ways you can take action:

📣 Submit a comment on Draft Addendum II (Chesapeake Bay Cap) by emailing [email protected] or through the ASMFC’s online survey by 11:59 p.m. ET today, October 9: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6M9XTRT

📣 Submit a separate comment on the coastwide total allowable catch for 2027 and 2028 by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "Atlantic Menhaden 2027-2028 TAC" by October 19.

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10/08/2026

🍂 Ever wonder why leaves change color each fall, or what triggers the transformation?

Senior Conservation Ecologist and foliage expert Andy Finton breaks down the science behind New England’s iconic autumn display. Read our latest blog to learn more and hear Andy's predictions for this year's fall foliage season in Massachusetts: https://nature.ly/45MkNzB

10/07/2026

🌲 Last week, we joined partners to celebrate the permanent protection of more than 580 acres in Blandford, a major milestone for wildlife, climate resilience and outdoor recreation. This project connects more than 39,000 acres of protected land across a critical wildlife corridor, helping wildlife move, adapt and thrive in a changing climate. 🛣️🦌

“The Appalachians are one of the most important landscapes in the world for biodiversity, and conserving this property helps keep that landscape connected across one of New England's busiest transportation corridors. As our climate changes, connected landscapes are essential for wildlife to move, adapt and thrive," said State Director Kris Sarri.

Learn more: https://nature.ly/4zl5Gc5



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10/07/2026

We've seen firsthand how removing obsolete dams can reconnect rivers, improve wildlife habitat and benefit communities. 💦 We're excited to partner with Berkshire Environmental Action Team and others on this countywide effort to map ghost dams and build a better understanding of Berkshire County's river systems. 🍃

We’re excited to share that a new $396,902 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has been awarded to the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) for a countywide effort led by Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) to identify and map “ghost dams” across Berkshire County.

BEAT will work with BRPC and regional conservation partners, including Greenagers, Housatonic Valley Association, Hoosic River Watershed Association, Trout Unlimited, and The Nature Conservancy, to locate known and previously unmapped dams and build a more complete picture of these structures across the county.

Know of a ghost dam? BEAT wants to hear from you. If you know of an old dam, dam remnant, former mill site, or other suspected dam that may not appear on current maps, share what you know through www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/dam-mapping/. Even partial information, such as a general location, a photograph, an old map, or local history, could help identify a site for further research.

10/06/2026

🎙️👏 “Nature is The Solution” is a finalist in the 2026 Signal Awards!

We're proud to share stories of the people and places showing how nature can help tackle climate change, reconnect rivers and lands, and protect our ocean and coasts. 🗳️ Vote for us in the Listeners' Choice Awards before October 15 and help bring these stories to even more listeners: https://nature.ly/4rGZ0T0

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10/05/2026

🦟 Have you been seeing more spotted lanternflies in Massachusetts lately? You're not imagining it.

Spotted lanternflies are showing up more frequently in the Greater Boston area. While they aren't harmful to people, these invasive insects can damage trees, vines and other plants, putting added stress on local ecosystems. Check out this video to learn what you can do to help slow their spread.

Learn more: https://nature.ly/4hXUxb2

Narration: Deborah Landau, Director of Ecological Management, TNC in Maryland/DC

10/02/2026

Like our grandest trees that came from tiny sprouts, here's the thing about big ideas: they usually don't start big.

75 years ago, The Nature Conservancy started with one woman's idea to protect a special place. Well, that little seed became something much bigger. Globally bigger. Now, we have many stories of “what ifs” that have turned into “what next? Explore five projects that grew from seed to scale:

The origin stories of five innovations helping global conservation.